16. The World’s Market: Finding Opportunity Outside the U.S.

Many investor portfolios have significant exposure to U.S. stocks—but what about the rest of the world? In this episode, Charlie Chesebrough discusses the role global investing can play in portfolio construction, how investors often think about international and emerging markets, and how diversified allocations are commonly structured to consider both growth potential and risk. The conversation explores how factors such as demographics, currency movements, sector composition, and political stability can influence global markets, along with an overview of common ways investors access international exposure, including ETFs, large international companies, and country-specific investments. The information discussed in this episode is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, tax, or legal advice. Nothing discussed should be considered a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security or to adopt any specific investment strategy. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future results.Subscribe and follow along, we're just getting started!The content on this page and/or video is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Specifically, the content is intended to provide education and tools for individuals looking to handle their retirement planning on their own. Should you need personalized investment advice, you should consult with a registered investment adviser. Any communications on this page with other individuals that are not associated with Moran Wealth Management, LLC are done voluntarily by users and are unsupervised and unaffiliated with Moran Wealth Management, LLC and Moran Wealth Management, LLC has no responsibility or liability over any discussions or advice that may be given. Moran Wealth Management, LLC is a registered investment adviser and can provide investment advice. If you are interested in Moran Wealth Management, LLC’s advisory services, you can contact us at 239-920-4440 or [email protected] disclosures, visit: https://www.moranwm.com/disclosuresThis communication may contain testimonials of Moran Wealth Management’s clients. These testimonials reflect the real-life experiences and opinions of these customers. However, these experiences are personal to them and are not necessarily representative of all clients’ experiences. Moran Wealth Management® makes no claim, and you should not assume, that all clients will have the same experiences. Your individual results will vary. The views and opinions contained in the testimonials belong solely to the individual client and do not reflect our views and opinions. Clients are not paid or otherwise compensated for their testimonials.Date of Production: July 25, 2025This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security. Views expressed are subject to change and may not reflect those of all investment professionals. References to countries, markets, companies, or sectors are illustrative only and are not recommendations. All investments involve risk, including the potential loss of principal. Diversification and asset allocation do not guarantee profit or protect against loss. International and emerging markets investing involve additional risks, including currency fluctuations, political/regulatory instability, liquidity, settlement, and differing accounting/reporting standards. Any allocation decision depends on an investor’s personal objectives, risk tolerance, tax situation, and time horizon.