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The aversion to foreign investments is partially attributable to fears of a worldwide economic meltdown similar to 2009. But that's limited thinking. The fact is that most downturns are regional, not global. An example of this is the 2015 commodity slump that hurt several Latin American exporters, sending their markets on a downward spiral of about 31% over one year. The fallout globally over the same time period was just 1.8%.

The only time that most of the world has declined at the same time was in 2009 and World War II.

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The lesson here? Diversify with global investments. Don't stick to just those in your native country. And listen to the recommendations of the people you pay to manage your money.