Today, people are enamored of U.S. stocks and the attractive returns they’ve delivered. International stocks? Not so much. Giving up on international stocks now in favor of more U.S. stocks could be a big mistake.
Some investors may be frustrated with the low absolute returns they’ve experienced over the past 10 years. And today’s high stock valuations and inflation risks have many thinking it may only get worse. Are we destined for low returns?
In soccer, it’s hard to “do nothing.” It’s the same in investing. This year’s FIFA World Cup reminded us that while we don’t know which way the market will “kick the ball” tomorrow, next month, or next year, when it comes to long-term investing, staying centered wins.
With the U.S. market up just 5% and the hottest stocks returning a whopping 50% to 100% this year, some investors may fear they’re missing out. Should you worry? No. Whether it’s Netflix, Amazon, or any one of today’s top stocks—you already own them.
Vista’s annual Symposium is an opportunity for our investment and financial planning teams to review the latest research in our field. From discussing best practices for the asset allocation decision to determining the right amount of international stocks to own, we explored topics that will help us best serve our clients.