Most investors think they're diversified because they own twenty different stocks. But if all twenty are American companies, you're making one giant bet on a single country's economy. Real diversification requires looking beyond borders.

This week, I'm sharing two videos that challenge conventional thinking: one on building truly global portfolios, and another on what we can learn from Terry Smith, a British investor who's quietly beaten most of his peers by doing very little.

If the U.S. market stumbles, where does that leave your retirement? I've analyzed international ETFs across five categories, including: fees, returns, dividend yield, and growth, to find which ones deserve a place in a serious portfolio.

The results might surprise you. Some popular choices fell short, while lesser-known funds rose to the top.

This isn't about abandoning American stocks; it's about not putting all your chips on one country's future. Real diversification means your wealth isn't hostage to a single nation's political or economic missteps.

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Terry Smith has been called the English Warren Buffett, and his track record suggests the comparison isn't hyperbole. But what makes his approach work?

I've distilled his philosophy into five essential lessons, from buying great companies to the counterintuitive power of doing nothing. The most valuable insight might be his framework for identifying quality businesses—it's simpler than you'd expect but rarely practiced.

If you've ever wondered what separates patient wealth-builders from frantic traders, Smith's principles offer a masterclass in restraint and focus.

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Until next week,

Bald Investor