Opinion: Why it’s smart for Americans to have international stocks in their portfolios — no matter what the market’s doing - MarketWatch
1. International stocks outperform U.S. stocks by 15 percentage points this year. 2. Toyota's RAV4 symbolizes consumer reliance on international brands. 3. U.S. stock portfolios are heavily skewed toward domestic investments. 4. Historical data shows international stocks beat U.S. in many periods. 5. Market cycles suggest shifts in investment strategies benefit international stocks.