Considering a Global Fund?

WONDERING IF A GLOBAL FUND MIGHT BE WORTH CONSIDERING FOR YOUR IRA OR 401(K) INVESTMENTS?

Despite a nearly 50% rebound in the US stock markets since March of this year, look how the DowJones has performed compared to the markets in other countries over the last 5 years. This data is current through 8/30/09. Looks like the US has some catching up to do!

1. India                        UP 202.2%
2. Brazil                       UP 143.4%
3. China                        UP 111.5%
4. Russia                       UP 81.7%
5. South Korea                  UP 74.3%
6. Hong Kong                    UP 49.6%
7. Singapore                    UP 30.6%
8. Spain                        UP 21.2%
9. Germany                      UP 18.7%
10. Australia                   UP 11.9%
11. New Zealand                 UP 3.7%
12. UK                          DOWN 4.8%
13. France                      DOWN 15.9%
14. USA (Dow 30 Industrials)    DOWN 19.4%

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