International Equity Index Returns

The chart below highlights year-to-date returns (not total return) for 46 different international equity indices.  As shown, South Africa's FTSE/JSE Africa All Shares index is leading the group; up 8.5%.  Canada's S&P/TSX Composite is a close second, up 8.0% for the year.  The worst performer this year has been China's Shanghai Composite; down 46% its decline is almost double the Philippines All Share index which is down 24.8%.  As shown, the US sits in the middle of the group; down 7.37% for the year.

Comments

[Assetologist]

Nice post. A global perspective is absolutely necessary in this century. India is poised to be the 'super-economy' by 2050 by some reports. You may or may not be alive at that time but likely your genes (descendents) will be! Regardless it is important to be aware of other nations. I not only buy blue-chip stocks in other countries but have expanded my asset base to include Domain Name investments. This is a great way to obtain foreign exposure with a chance to hit a 'Home Run'.
Thanks for the post.