10 Reasons to Invest in Foreign Stocks

Most American investors have low exposure to foreign equities in their portfolios. There are many reasons for this type of asset allocation strategy. One of them is that financial advisors recommend putting just 10% to 20% of one’s assets in foreign equities. Another reason is due to the “home country bias” inherent in all of …

Continue reading ‘10 Reasons to Invest in Foreign Stocks’ »

Will Emerging Market Telecoms See Double-Digit Growth in 2010?

The telecom sector in the emerging markets has experienced high growth rates in the past few years. The introduction of cell phone services in many of these countries has contributed to the growth of this industry. Due to cut-throat competition, monthly subscription charges have dropped dramatically and are now cheaper than in developed countries. Mobile …

Continue reading ‘Will Emerging Market Telecoms See Double-Digit Growth in 2010?’ »