The great majority of mutual-fund investors, whether within retirement plans or outside them, really take volatility in stride.

So far in 2005, inflows to international equity funds have matched those of U.S. equity funds.

Inflows to international equity funds in 2005 exceeded those to U.S. equity funds. Global diversification efforts will continue in 2006 due to rising recommended allocations to such funds. Despite recent gains, only 18 percent of...

It’s a dramatic record inflow.