Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, we explore a straightforward approach to building a global stock portfolio with reduced exposure to the United States. We also examine how equity markets have evolved from 1899 to 2024, and highlight the historical outperformance of the US market by reviewing MSCI US, ACWI ex. US, and MegaCap 8. To wrap things up, we assess the key risks and factors of investing in US markets.
⌚ Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:36 - Historical performance of MSCI US & ACWI ex. US
1:20 - MegaCap 8
3:16 - Regional weighting of MSCI ACWI
5:10 - Concentration within the world's 12 largest equity markets
7:08 - Comparing US weightings
9:04 - Risks
9:35 - Factors
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In this video, we explore a straightforward approach to building a global stock portfolio with reduced exposure to the United States. We also examine how equity markets have evolved from 1899 to 2024, and highlight the historical outperformance of the US market by reviewing MSCI US, ACWI ex. US, and MegaCap 8. To wrap things up, we assess the key risks and factors of investing in US markets.
⌚ Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:36 - Historical performance of MSCI US & ACWI ex. US
1:20 - MegaCap 8
3:16 - Regional weighting of MSCI ACWI
5:10 - Concentration within the world's 12 largest equity markets
7:08 - Comparing US weightings
9:04 - Risks
9:35 - Factors
🍿 Enjoyed the video? There’s more:
1. youtu.be/To__0bwEWJk?si=PKl-LJjN7PL1RbvY
2. youtu.be/E69524hEMts?si=MXQ507PEDRCHKJ2_
3. youtu.be/1MNVx4A31SY?si=qJ3cBluoyL0US_01
📲 Trading 212 on Social Media:
• twitter.com/Trading212
• facebook.com/Trading212
• instagram.com/trading212
Visit us at trading212.com
Download our free mobile apps for iOS or Android: trading212.com/GetTheApp
Ramin's personal YouTube channel: @Pensioncraft
#stockmarket #investing #usa #trading212
When investing, your capital is at risk. Investments can fall and rise, and you may get back less than you invested. Past performance doesn't guarantee future results. The information in the video was correct at the time of recording but may have since changed. This information is not investment advice. Do your own research.
Terms and fees apply: trading212.com/terms/invest
