The five stocks listed below are some of the best foreign stocks one can hold for the next 5 years. They are selected based on many factors like dividend rates,consistent performance,long-term growth,ability to weather adverse market conditions, etc.

1.Company: Royal Bank of Canada
Country: Canada
Ticker: RY

2.Company: United Overseas Bank
Country: Singapore
Ticker: UOVEY

3.Company: RWE AG
Country: Germany
Ticker: RWEOY

4.Company: The Bank Of Nova Scotia
Country: Canada
Ticker: BNS

5.Company: ABB Ltd
Country: Switzerland
Ticker: ABB