Investing directly or indirectly in international shares represent part ownership of a foreign listed company and offer the opportunity to diversify your portfolio's allocation to growth assets. Historically equities have provided the highest return of all the asset classes, however they can be the most volatile asset class in the short term. Whilst investing in international shares helps with the diversification of your portfolio, investing in international shares carry the additional risk of currency movements in the value of the Australian dollar against foreign currencies.

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