Invest Gobally
I just received this quiz from one of my global managers and thought you might find it interesting! I have long recommended global diversification to all my clients, however, I know that sometimes people may be hesitant to invest internationally because they may feel they aren't familiar enough with foreign companies. Unfortunately, in doing so, they may miss out on some excellent opportunities that may help them reach their investment goals.
To illustrate this point, look at the companies listed below. These companies' products may seem as American as apple pie, but only one company on the list is based in the U.S.* Can you guess which one? I think the answer may surprise you.
Foreign Domestic
Gerber
Pillsbury
Twentieth Century Fox
New York Post
Alka-Seltzer
Burger King
Lo Choy Foodservice
Green Giant
Bayer
TV Guide
7-Eleven
Los Angeles Dodgers
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1. Source: Bloomberg, 1/5/99. For the purposes of this piece, "foreign" is defined as a company that has its corporate headquarters in a country other than the United States as of 1/5/99.
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