Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Common

China matters in the long run—and not just for investors in the country’s equity markets. Slack in the Chinese economy could affect the global economy (FAM) in a big way.

Although international investing does tend to mitigate risk and diversify portfolios, there are certain risks involved.

Some say investors should step step away from domestic markets to benefit from international diversification. The world has changed, and global financial markets are more interconnected.

Israel’s government debt as a proportion of gross national product has declined steadily this century.