INVESTMENT STRATEGY
With our lacklustre loonie showing no sign of bouncing back to parity anytime soon, many investors may be reluctant to even consider U.S. purchases. The bottom line, however, is that U.S. equities can be a smart part of any portfolio investment strategy.
Diversification by sector
The U.S. economy is buoyed by many global powerhouse companies and industry-leading titans. Not only that, but the U.S. market is much more broadly based than our domestic market. Here at home, the market is dominated by financials, energy, and materials stocks. South of the 49th, the biggest players include entertainment giants, pharmaceuticals, tech firms, and consumer brands that are instantly recognizable around the world.
Diversification by currency
Even when the exchange rate makes for an extra-expensive Disney holiday, your portfolio can still benefit from exposure to the U.S. dollar itself. For example, investors who currently hold U.S.-dollar-denominated assets purchased when our dollars were at parity are seeing their returns increase as the Canadian dollar declines.
Unbiased investing
It’s human nature to be more comfortable with things that are familiar to us. That’s why there is a tendency for Canadian investors to overload on our own domestic investments, a phenomenon known as “home country bias.” As your advisors, we can help you consider investment opportunities on their own merits, regardless of country of origin.
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Larry Kleinmintz, R.H.U., T.O.T., M.D.R.T.
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