International Investing
International investing with Leveraged simply refers to using the borrowing capacity available in your margin loan account to invest in certain international shares, in the same way you may have already done to invest in Australian shares.
International investing using your Leveraged margin loan is only available via approved platforms (see list below). Your margin loan remains in Australian dollars – regardless of your domestic or international portfolio.
To see which international shares are available, please refer to the Acceptable Investments List for International Shares.
International Investing fact sheet
International Investing with Leveraged
Why invest in international shares?
Investors are faced with limitations when choosing to invest solely in the domestic market. The Australian share market is heavily weighted toward the financial and mining sectors, accounting for 60% of the ASX All Ordinaries index*.
Adding international shares to a portfolio can provide investors with geographic and asset class diversification. In this way, a slowdown in one market may have less of an overall impact, and spreading investments across multiple sectors can help add exposure to faster growing markets.
Investors can use the equity from an existing share portfolio and add international exposure in a simple process when using their Leveraged margin loan. More information on this strategy can be found here.
You can access the world’s biggest brands and innovators, which can form part of an investment and gearing strategy with your Leveraged margin loan.
Platforms
We are pleased to offer lending to support international investments using the following platforms:
- Macquarie Wrap
- HUB24
- Linear SMA
- JB Were Invia
- Federation Alliance
- Netwealth
To find out more about international investing or platforms, please contact your Leveraged Relationship Manager or call Leveraged 1300 307 807.
*Source: https://www.moneysmart.gov.au/investing/shares/international-shares
Important information
Gearing involves risk. It can magnify your returns, however it may also magnify your losses. Issued by Leveraged Equities Limited (ABN 26 051 629 282 AFSL 360118) as Lender and as a subsidiary of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited (ABN 11 068 049 178 AFSL 237879). This contains general advice only and doesn't take into account your personal objectives, financial situation, or needs. Please consider your personal circumstances, consult a professional investment provider, and read the PDS and Product Guide, available to download from www.leveraged.com.au before making an investment decision.