Publication Date
1-1-2007
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
First Advisor
Jensen, Gerald R.
Degree Name
B.S. (Bachelor of Science)
Legacy Department
Department of Finance
Abstract
As globalization increases more attention has moved to foreign markets as investors look for additional gains and diversification. Emerging markets are popular because of the low correlation with other assets. Many investors expect higher returns from emerging markets due to the high risk attracted to them. When the correlation, mean return, standard deviation, and coefficient of variation emerging and other foreign assets are compared to other assets investors can determine what investment style will fall in line with the risk they are willing to take. The data from 1988-2006 shows that correlation between foreign equities has become more correlated over time, which will lower the diversification benefits of investing in them.
Recommended Citation
Rea, Nathaniel, "An Examination of the benefits of Investing in Foreign Equities" (2007). Honors Capstones. 142.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/studentengagement-honorscapstones/142
Extent
11 pages
Language
eng
Publisher
Northern Illinois University
Rights Statement
In Copyright
Rights Statement 2
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Media Type
Text
