... # 22 THE CASE AGAINST INTERNATIONAL DIVERSIFICATION Changing correlations among international economies can have very undesirable effects (e.g overstating benefits of international diversification) ... information Price manipulation & insider trading Regulation Higher transaction cost Brokerage commission Price impact of trade Custody cost Management fees Taxes Currency risk THE CASE FOR INTERNATIONAL. .. is no longer required This cross- country, cross industry approach, is required to capture the full risk & benefits of international diversification Copyright © FinQuiz. com All rights reserved