Why You Should Be Buying Foreign Stocks - and How to Go About It

This free report, distributed by Report Buyer and authored by MoneyWeek is a practical guide that analyses the advantages and risks facing traders wishing to expand their portfolios and trade in foreign equities.

The UK stock market accounts for just 6% of equities worldwide, yet the vast majority of British investors confine all their stockpicking to these shores.

The study says previously, buying international shares was difficult and costly, and investing outside the U.K. was only worthwhile for expert, wealthy investors. However, that scenario has changed and foreign dealing in many major markets is now as easy as buying U.K. shares, thanks to the arrival of modern communications technology and cheap online brokers.

This report says investors are increasingly taking advantage of this. It quotes TD Waterhouse as saying, overseas trading has been doubling every year on its platform and 10% of its daily volume is now in non- UK equities. But why are investors looking further afield? What are the advantages of adding some overseas stocks to your portfolio? While the answer depends on whether youre a long-term investor or a short-term trader, there are clear benefits for both.

This free, instantly downloadable report contains information on:

• The TopTen reasons to look beyond the UK and trade abroad
• Finding a broker and international dealing service to suit your needs.
• Tips on staying safe when investing abroad.
• How to cut your tax bill and FX costs for international dealing.
• Stock markets around the globe.
• 9 Other assets Alternatives to equities for the adventurous investor.