This discussion is based on an article written by Siya, titled: Offshore Equity Markets Soar: A Strong First Half of 2024.  It takes a look back at the first half of the year and the drivers behind market movements during that time.

Offshore equities did particularly well over the first six months, driven by tech advancements, rate cuts, and pivotal elections.  Siya also looks at how ETFs, or exchange-traded funds, performed over this period. 

And then lastly, and importantly, the article looks at what investors could consider when it comes to diversifying their portfolios to include offshore exposure