Updated 2026-03-19

International Funds in Your 401(k): Global Diversification Guide

Why international diversification matters in your 401(k). Home bias problem, developed vs emerging markets, and how much to allocate globally.

What You Will Learn

This guide covers everything you need to know about international funds in your 401(k): global diversification guide. We break down the rules, compare your options, and provide tools to help you make informed decisions about your retirement savings.

Enable JavaScript for the full interactive experience with calculators, live data, and tools.

Pavlo Pyskunov

Pavlo Pyskunov

Managing Director & Investment Fund Director

Pavlo Pyskunov analyzes employer-sponsored retirement plans using IRS publications and DOL Form 5500 filings, helping workers maximize their 401(k) savings through data-driven guidance.

Last updated: 2026-03-19

Related Articles

401(k) Asset Allocation by Age: Investment Guide

401(k) asset allocation by age with interactive tool. How much stock vs bonds at 30, 40, 50, and 60. Expense ratio gu...

 401(k) Asset Allocation by Age: Model Portfolios by Decade

Age-based 401(k) allocation models using the Rule of 100, 110, and 120. Visual portfolio breakdowns from your 20s to ...

 How to Invest Your 401(k): Best Investment Options for 2026

How to invest your 401(k): target-date funds, index funds, ETFs, and expense ratios. Pick the right investments for y...

 Target-Date Funds Explained: Glide Path, Fees & vs Index Funds

How target-date funds work in your 401(k). Glide path explained, TDF vs index fund comparison, fee table, pros and co...

 Growth vs Value Funds in Your 401(k): Which Style Wins?

Growth funds vs value funds in your 401(k) explained. Historical performance cycles, how to identify fund styles, and...