Building Your International Bond Portfolio

This section will help you develop an international fixed-income investment strategy based on your needs.

The first step in building your international fixed-income portfolio is to determine your tolerance for risk during downturns of international markets.

How much of your bond portfolio should be invested internationally? The answer depends on your investing experience and risk tolerance.

This chart can help you determine an appropriate allocation for international bond funds depending on your goals and risk tolerance.

Once you have determined a percentage allocation for your international bond portfolio, you are ready to make your fund selections. There are three basic strategies you can follow.

Click on the approaches below to learn more