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Karanjit

Where is the best place to invest, in the UK or abroad?

The UK market may be difficult to enter however it is a safer investment. Overseas markets may be easier to enter however the risk could be significantly higher.

All Ideas Welcomed

jimjames

Why does it need to be one or the other? A balanced portfolio would normally include both

calypso_rhapsody

I am intrigued as to why you think the UK market is more difficult to enter than overseas? Both are equally easily accessible especially if you do so via funds - if buying individual shares then arguably the UK is easier if you are UK based.

I do agree with Jimjames that a balanced portfolio should include both!

bigfreddiel

just invest in an all world index etf - job done

Linton

bigfreddiel wrote: »

just invest in an all world index etf - job done

If you want a 50% US portfolio with virtually nothing in the expanding emerging and far east countries fair enough. If you want something a bit more balanced you need to do some more investigation.

As always you need to decide in which countries/industries you what to invest and then choose the fund/funds which meet your objective.

Jegersmart

bigfreddiel wrote: »

just invest in an all world index etf - job done

no, absolutely not.

imho

J

Jegersmart

Karanjit wrote: »

Where is the best place to invest, in the UK or abroad?

The UK market may be difficult to enter however it is a safer investment. Overseas markets may be easier to enter however the risk could be significantly higher.

All Ideas Welcomed

I guess what I would ask myself is - which area is at risk of NOT growing? If that is the UK for you then by all means go ahead

J