Alan Davis Management on Investing outside Australia

It's now easier than ever for Australians to access international investments. Investing overseas can provide investment opportunities not available in Australia and help diversify your portfolio; however, there are additional risks you should consider.

Here we explain some of the ways you can invest overseas, the risks and benefits involved, and how to decide if international investments are right for you.

Why investors look overseas

How to invest overseas

Risks of overseas investments

How to research international investments

Tax on foreign income

Alan Davis Management - Why investors look overseas

Some of the benefits of investing outside Australia include:

Added diversification - Spreading your investments over different countries and markets can mean that a slowdown in one country will have a smaller impact on your overall portfolio.

Higher growth - International investing lets you take advantage of potential growth in foreign countries, especially in emerging markets. But, remember that while some countries may have higher growth and potential returns, they can have a higher level of risk.

More options - You can invest in companies, industries and assets that are not available or are difficult to invest in domestically.

Before you invest overseas it's important to consider how the investment fits with your investment goals, risk tolerance, investment timeframe and overall portfolio. More information please visit Alan Davis Management website.

How to invest overseas

If you are looking to invest overseas, the first step is to think about which assets or asset classes best suit your investment goals, timeframe and risk tolerance.

Then, consider which country or region you would like exposure to. Researching the country or region, its trends and political and economic environment is essential before you invest your money.

Finally, think about whether a direct investment is best for your investment goals.

Direct investing

Direct investing is where you purchase the asset yourself and hold it in your name, for example buying international shares through your broker or buying an overseas investment property. If you are considering a direct investment, it's important to find out:

all the costs and fees involved

how it will be taxed

the foreign investment laws of the country you are looking at

how quickly you will be able sell if you need the money.

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