The Stacking Benjamins Show Is It Time To Dump International Stocks? (SB1647)
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Feb 21, 2025 In this discussion, financial experts Paula Pant, host of the Afford Anything podcast, and Jesse Cramer, from Personal Finance for Long-Term Investors, tackle the debate on international stocks and their recent underperformance. They weigh the importance of diversification and historical performance, while exploring alternative investment classes like real estate and collectibles. The conversation also dives into quirky currency trivia, including the mysteries of a fictional $3 coin, all wrapped in humor and camaraderie.
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Evaluate Investments Holistically
- Consider recent performance when evaluating investments, even over a decade.
- Diversification with low-correlation assets can still be valuable.
Benefits of Diversification
- Diversification provides returns from all stocks without prediction.
- Don't arbitrarily exclude sectors like international stocks.
Understanding Convertible Stocks
- Convertible stocks are a hybrid of stocks and bonds, offering fixed income with potential upside.
- Consider them a derivative, not a distinct asset class.