The Case for International Exposure

1) A Quick Look Back at 2016  The Dow is nearly at 20,000, and it was the Industrials that led the way higher in 2016. So, how did the rest of the equity markets close out the year? What about bonds, gold, emerging markets, developed markets, etc.? In today’s leadoff segment, we take a quick look back at the year that was. Plus, we also take a quick look at what’s in store for 2017. 2) The Case for International Exposure President-Elect Trump is about to take office, and with him has come a strong U.S. dollar. That’s not really good for some U.S. stocks, but it is great for stocks in areas such as Europe, Japan and the Pacific region. In today’s second segment, I make the case for adding international exposure, and I give you a host of reasons why I think international equities are a great place to be in 2017. Plus, don’t forget to print out your 2016 ETF Report, available now at FabianWealth.com.  3) The 2017 Success Task List   What do you need to do to be successful in 2017? Well, the first thing you need to do is to start working on your success task list. In today’s final segment, I talk about the importance of putting together your balance sheet, as that’s the first step toward knowing your net worth—and to achieving your financial and life goals this year. Plus, why all my listeners should tune in to the Tim Ferriss podcast, and start learning all kinds of cool stuff about the world.