Archive for 'Mutual funds'
Emerging Market Best Performer in 2008?
Emerging market stocks are expected to be the best performer in 2008. South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong are tops in Asia, with emerging markets in Europe, Latin America and Mid East being the best. Read on from the Citi Private Bank analyst.
Thailand: Emerging equities to shine in 2008; Citi analyst says US will underperform, [...]
Posted: January 17th, 2008 under Asian markets, Mutual funds, Stock investment.
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Investing the Socially Responsible Way
Once the domain of religious groups, anti-war activists and conservationists, Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) funds has now caught on in popularity. SRI funds are those that invest according to social values. So they usually shun companies that deal with tobacco and gambling. Typically more volatile, more and more of these funds are doing very well. [...]
Posted: December 24th, 2007 under Mutual funds, Socially Responsible Invesment.
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Where Should You Invest In 2008?
Citi suggests that put money in India and Indonesia next year, because of the robust domestic demand in both these countries. Singapore and Hong Kong would benefit from robust loan growth plus stable or lower rates.
India, Indonesia can save you from US ills, The Economic Times, 18 December
MUMBAI: India and Indonesia are the two best [...]
Posted: December 18th, 2007 under Asian markets, Mutual funds, Stock investment, Wealth Management.
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Credit crunch hits the layman, charities and hospitals
Just to show how global the credit crisis has been. It’s hitting municipal councils in Australia and towns in Norway. Normal folks who probably have no idea what a CDO is, are going to face the fact that their towns, municipals and even hospitals may be a little grittier soon.
Lehman faces legal threat over CDO [...]
Posted: December 17th, 2007 under Mutual funds, Sub-prime.
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Who Else Wants More Of 2007 (Stock Market Returns, That Is…)?
Yet another cacophony of analysts predicting all sorts of things for next year. Mostly all are positive for Asia. So, to all of you interested in diversifying from holding developed country stocks, take note. But do beware, Asia is not a homogenous glob. Time needs to be spent looking for gems.
Asian Trader: Set for more [...]
Posted: December 17th, 2007 under Asian markets, Mutual funds, Stock investment.
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