Should you be investing in global markets?
Having a percentage of your portfolio of overseas investments has been a staple for investors for many years. Investments outside the US can sound a bit “foreign” (sorry about that) but are more well known than you might think. Examples are Nestle, Samsung, Loreal, Shell Oil, or Toyota among many others. Although investing outside the US may sound risky, there are more well-known companies than you might think. Having a small percentage of your portfolio in foreign investments can really give your portfolio a boost.
So far as the US companies are concerned, corporate profits are the “mother’s milk” of stock growth and profits are trending up through August and projected to continue the rest of 2026.
Diversification is one of the most important factors for investing. By using multiple sectors, styles, as well as regions, you are able make some gains from a diverse range of investments.
In this month’s Gladstone Wealth Partners CIO Perspective for September 2026 we dig deeper into this and other Economic Themes that can help you be a more informed investor. Take a look: