If you are wondering to yourself, ‘should I invest in international funds?’ then consider this: In 2019, the BSE Sensex returns were 14.94%. But had you invested in the US market, you would have enjoyed double the returns at 28% of the S&P 500 benchmark index. Similarly, in 2020, when the pandemic hit, stock markets around the world were impacted and Sensex returns were -23.98%.
However, if you had investments in Japan, they would have only corrected by -11.63%. This is why more and more people are looking to include international investments such as international mutual funds in their portfolios. You get the opportunity to enjoy higher returns and reduce the risk of volatility of markets. So, now to answer the question, ‘should you invest in international mutual funds?’ – Yes, you should definitely consider that.
