Global investing isn't new. In fact, investors have been looking to overseas markets for hundreds of years, and with good reason. A global portfolio bestows innumerable rewards on the savvy investor, yet we in the US remain woefully under exposed to foreign equities. Despite the fact that US equity markets make-up less than 42 per cent of world markets, only a small portion of our investment dollars are allocated overseas. Even the most sophisticated investors have been deterred by misconceptions about the risks associated with owning foreign stocks or a lack information about foreign markets. But the notion investment options are limited by borders is antiquated and down right detrimental to successful investing. "Own the World" is an introduction to and an explanation of the importance of global investing. The book persuades readers that global investing isn't only possible, it's an essential component of a well-constructed portfolio. By detailing the many benefits of global diversification and providing the knowledge and tools necessary to invest abroad, the book enables readers to tread confidentially into foreign environs to optimize their investment results.