EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 21 MIN
A Guide to International ETFs: Building Your "Passport Portfolio" | The ETF Experience Podcast
from TDAM Talks · host Isabela Sagan, Andres Rincon
International ETFs are a simple way to invest in markets outside your home country. If you're trying to pick out an international ETF though, you'll notice it's not quite the same as planning your summer vacation. Should you invest in international, global, or emerging markets? Each option offers a different level of exposure to countries, regions and economies. In this episode, investors of all levels will learn how to use international ETFs to diversify their portfolio, reduce risk, and gain access to growth opportunities around the world. Join Isabela Sagan, Manager, ETF Business Development, TD Asset Management Inc. (TDAM) and Andres Rincon, Managing Director, ETF Sales & Strategy, TD Securities as they break down how international ETFs work, what to watch for when investing overseas and how to build a “passport portfolio”. Highlights include: 02:41 What is the difference between international markets, global markets, and emerging markets? 04:41 How do you invest in international ETFs? 10:15 What is home bias investing? 13:03 Should you use passive or active ETFs to get international exposure? 16:16 What are the pros and cons of international investing? For a full transcript in English and French, please visit the TD Asset Management Podcast page: https://www.td.com/ca/en/asset-management/insights/podcast Email any questions or ideas for future episodes to: [email protected] follow "TD Asset Management" on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/showcase/tdassetmanagement/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What this episode covers
How can investors diversify beyond home-country markets? Join Isabela Sagan and Andres Rincon as they break down the difference between international, global, and emerging markets, explain how international ETFs work, and unpack home bias. The episode also covers active vs. passive approaches and the risks and opportunities of investing overseas.
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