Unexploited Gains From International Diversification: Patterns Of Portfolio Holdings Around The World

Using unique data on mutual fund portfolios with different investment scopes, we study the extent of international diversification. Mutual funds invest in a surprisingly limited number of stocks-about 100. The number of holdings from a given region declines as the investment scope broadens. Moreover...

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Main Authors: Didier, Tatiana (Author), Rigobon, Roberto (Contributor), Schmukler, Sergio L. (Author)
Other Authors: Sloan School of Management (Contributor)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MIT Press, 2014-03-24T15:04:34Z.
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