If you would like to add some international exposure to your portfolio, then you could look at exchange traded funds (ETFs).
There are many out there that provide investors with easy access to large groups of international stocks.
For example, the two listed below collectively offer investors exposure to thousands of stocks from across the globe. Here's why they could be top options for investors:
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BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA)
The first ETF to look at is the BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF. It provides investors with access to many of the best tech stocks in the Asian region. This means you'll be buying well-known companies such as ecommerce giant Alibaba, search engine company Baidu, and WeChat owner Tencent.
It has been a tough period for Asian stocks, but with China's reopening and regulatory pressures easing, things are looking up in 2023. This could potentially make it an opportune time to invest in the region with a long term view.
Vanguard All-World ex-U.S. Shares Index ETF (ASX: VEU)
Another ETF that could be a top option for investors is the Vanguard All-World ex-U.S. Shares Index ETF.
Vanguard highlights that this ETF brings the world to your portfolio with approximately 3,500 companies listed in developed and emerging markets across the globe, excluding the United States.
In addition, the fund manager notes that it can expand a portfolio to include many sectors not well represented in Australia. The largest country allocations are Japan, China, United Kingdom, France, and Canada, with Australia accounting for approximately 5% of the exposure.
Among its holdings you'll find a diverse group of shares such as financials (Royal Bank of Canada, AIA Group, HSBC Holdings), consumer discretionary companies (Samsung, LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Sony), technology companies (Taiwan Semiconductor, Tencent), industrials (Toyota) and healthcare companies (Astra Zeneca, Roche Holdings).
