Comments on: In Search of Retirement Income—International Bond Funds

By: hussy

hussy — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:30:59 +0000

Yes, and you can also do 3 way exchanges quite simply. If the currency that you hold funds in is very middling then plan to swap for any extreme fluctuation in overseas funds and them be prepared to swap for another currency before finally excahngin back to the country where you plan to spen it. This way you can make money whilst your chosen currency is in the middle of its historical value.

By: Banks That Do Not Use Chexsystems

Banks That Do Not Use Chexsystems — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:13:07 +0000

I do like the idea of geographic diversification. As you grow older, you look for more and more stability in your portfolio. Geographic diversification is just one more pillar in an effective diversification strategy that should include diversification among asset classes and tax diversification.

By: Martyn

Martyn — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:56:44 +0000

A lot of people get a thrill seeing high interest rates, and not take in to consideration currency exchange rate. Also the older you are you tend to seek simple less risky investments, and put everything in one basket. For too long people were sold the share market is safe. With so many larger companies going under will this ever be safe?

By: Biometrics

Biometrics — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:07:57 +0000

International bond fund net inflows have exploded in the past years as millions of investors made the proverbial flight to safety from the imploding dollar. But as interest in international bonds expands, even the biggest fund manufacturers don’t have enough products to meet the growing demand from advisers.

By: edebitpay

edebitpay — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:23:57 +0000

Investing internationally may not be a right option now. Never the less, $$ can be an exception. As this is going to be the income after retirement, I prefer peace of mind to higher returns in risky investments.
Steve.

By: Money Saving Ideas

Money Saving Ideas — Wed, 06 May 2009 11:00:24 +0000

How would you recommend investing in the foreign markets? One the major hurdles for first time/potential investors is the lack of knowledge around these areas. I know brokers charge relatively fees for the transactions they process but there still needs to be some control over buying and selling of assets.

By: money-saving-tips

money-saving-tips — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:01:28 +0000

Interesting. Do most people consider investing their money in foreign bond funds as being more, or less risky, than regular stocks? money-saving-tipss last blog post..What to Do about Those High Interest Credit Cards

By: Best etf funds lit

Best etf funds lit — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 19:55:32 +0000

I like the idea of protectiing assest and hedgeing inflation with income produceing bonds and stocks overseas. This way if doolar is high you can get more shares and when dollar goes down you earn more money. Best etf funds lits last blog post..Gold double long etf.