The U.S. isn't the only fast-growing market. These companies have significant international exposure that could position them well for the future.

International exposure

The International Monetary Fund projects that the world's fastest-growing economies in 2024 will be in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Vanguard promotes geographic diversification as a way to mitigate a portfolio's volatility.

Some countries have significantly greater political and economic risks than the U.S. If the U.S. dollar remains at historically strong levels, it could hurt the financial performance of companies with significant international exposure.

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