International Mutual Funds: Returns And Risks

As an investor, you may have parked your money in domestic mutual funds. But wouldn’t you also like to be a part of the growth story of such international companies as Tesla, Amazon or Google? If so, you can invest in international mutual funds that will not only help you reap rich rewards but also expand your portfolio in a way that provides for hedging during market downturns. The article explains the nittygritty of investing in international mutual funds while also outlining the risks involved 

In recent months, a noticeable trend has emerged in the global equity markets. Western equity indices are outperforming their emerging market counterparts. All the three major US indices have reached record highs, while the Indian equity market is trading about 10 per cent below its recent peak. This shift comes after a period when the Indian equity market led the performance charts among global indices. Over the one-year period ending September 2024, the Indian equity market was one of the top performers globally. However, it has recently lost momentum and is now trailing behind. Following the recent bout of selling pressure, the Indian equity market has become one of the weakest performers among the major markets.