International Fund A mutual fund that can invest in companies located anywhere outside of its investors' country of residence.
Also referred to as a "foreign fund". Investopedia Says: Many people confuse an international fund with a global fund. The difference is that a global fund includes the entire world, while an international fund includes the entire world excluding its the investors' home country. Related Terms: Country Fund Emerging Market Fund Global Fund Mutual Fund Regional Fund Single-Country Fund World Fund |