How Much of Your Portfolio Should Be in International Stocks?
1. Overseas stocks are outperforming U.S. stocks for the first time since 2008. 2. Investors are advised to diversify with 35%-40% in international stocks. 3. Recent performance shows non-U.S. stocks returned 18.2% vs. 5.6% for U.S. stocks. 4. U.S. stocks currently have a higher earnings multiple compared to international stocks. 5. Experts predict U.S. earnings growth will slow while non-U.S. markets improve.