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Posted by: WallStNick

Investors usually get a little skittish when it comes to putting their money into foreign stocks despite the healthy economic growth and stability that many foreign countries are exhibiting.

However intimidating it may seem, there is no doubt that investing in foreign stocks adds diversity to your portfolio.

Here are a few funds that could yield you some serious returns, and definitely diversify your portfolio:

1. iSharesMSCI EAFE Index (EFA, recent price $80): This fund tracks the results of the largest stocks on the exchanges of Australia and developed nations in Europe and the Far East.

2. SPDR S&P International Small Cap (GWX, $36)-- a high-risk, high-reward opportunity.

3. Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock ETF (VWO, $88)--Follows emerging markets. Although a lot more volatile, the growth potential here is even greater.

4. iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index fund (EEM, $126)-- has exposure to countries including South Korea, China and Brazil. Although it has a stiffer fee, it has a much longer record and tracks a broader index.

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