With tensions in the Middle East and the falling price of oil, clients would have been understandably anxious about international markets in 2015. Renewed concerns about China's growth helped push U.S. stock markets lower in the year’s opening trading session on Monday.
While the past year hasn't been the best for international markets, the best funds have performed well over the longer term. Scroll below or click
All data is from Morningstar.
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