10 Stocks to Watch From the Best International Fund Managers [Video]

Should investors buy international stocks?

For many, it’s a complicated question. After all, investors often feel more “in-the-know” about companies domiciled in their home markets. On top of that, US companies generate a sizable chunk of their revenue outside of the US, providing US stock investors access to global growth. And international stocks have badly underperformed US stocks over time: The Morningstar Global Markets ex-US Index has significantly lagged the Morningstar US Market Index during the trailing three-, five-, and 10-year periods by a sizable margin.

Are International Stocks a Good Investment Today?

For many, investing in international stocks is less of a must-do and more of a why not. “It’s really about casting the net as wide as possible, opening yourself up to the full spectrum of opportunities,” notes Dan Lefkovitz, strategist with Morningstar Indexes. “Many leading global franchises, including companies dominant in the US market, are found across the globe. Great businesses at compelling prices can come from anywhere.”

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