If you want to add diversity to your company's investment portfolio, you should consider worldwide mutual funds investments. Global mutual funds can help balance out your portfolio in times of economic uncertainty in the US and around the world.

Before you buy global mutual funds, make sure you do your homework and know exactly what kind of investments you are choosing for your business.

1. Learn as much as you can about global mutual funds and find the right investment for your company.

2. Use a worldwide mutual funds trader that will have a deep knowledge of global investments.

3. Be prepared to see your investment rise and fall. If you stick with your foreign mutual funds investing, you should plan on seeing long-term gains.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Get foreign mutual funds help before you make your decision

Immerse yourself in knowledge about mutual funds before you spend a cent. You should know how mutual funds work and how to analyze the best funds and assess their performance in your company's portfolio.

I recommend: The Motley Fool, a well-respected guide to investments, has a mutual fund owners guide which will teach you all about the different types of mutual funds, including foreign mutual funds. The Investment Company Institute has a list of questions you should ask about before you invest in global mutual funds.

Find a worldwide mutual funds trader to help you select the best fund

There are several brokerages that specialize in foreign mutual funds investing. Select a brokerage that will give you the advice you need and has a wealth of knowledge about foreign markets.

I recommend: Fidelity has several world mutual funds investments from which to choose. Charles Schwab also has foreign mutual funds services that will let you choose the world currency in which you want to invest.

Track the success of your global mutual funds investments

Once you have invested in global mutual funds, keep tabs on the success of your funds. Continue to research and find the best foreign mutual funds available and consider trading worldwide mutual funds if your investment isn't performing as expected.

I recommend: Use resources like the Mutual Fund Education Alliance which will keep tabs on how your global mutual funds are performing. Check out the online advice at the International Investing Center run by respected funds advisor Morningstar.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Foreign mutual funds have a reputation of being more volatile than those offered by US companies. However, if you use global mutual funds to help complement your company's portfolio, and not as your entire portfolio, they should add to, not subtract from, your investment.
• •  You will experience occasional dips in your global mutual funds investments that you will need to withstand, but also be prepared to cut your losses, if need be.