Fabien Hug

Why You Should Stick With the Dollar and the U.S.

Relatively speaking, the US will still do better than any other countries of a certain size. US is still the engine of economic growth and I don't see any alternative in the horizon. Now, beeing the best of the worst can help feel better but will not help your retirement of paying for your children education. In conclusion, I wouldn't drop the US down the toilet but some diversification (up to 40%) in certain economies like CDA, AUS, NZD, CHF makes sense (there may be more but these are the one I know). They are managed in a way we understand (unlike RUS, CHA) and small enough to overcome the same problems that the US face in a much easier fashion. Furthermore, a diversification in real resources and the currencies that profit of them also makes sense.
I'm convince that it's where you face the least amount of risk as of today.

3 Ideas for International Dividend Income Investing

You diversify in Australia with IAD, yields 11%. I am long IAF.