Archive of entries posted on October 2011

Comparing Historical Real Returns of Select Developed Equity Markets

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Dividends account for a large portion of total returns especially over the term. Real returns – that is excluding inflation – include dividend yields, dividend growth and multiple expansion (P/E). The following chart shows the split of real returns of select developed countries: Source: Risk and Reward, Research and Investment Strategies,1st Qtr 2011, Invesco The …

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Knowledge is Power: Financial Advisor, Emotions, Sustainable Capitalism Edition

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Investor fired his adviser and loaded up on dividend stocks When Should You Use an Advisor? China’s debt-heavy bosses go on the run Fool’s gold Why emotions and investing don’t mix What’s the use of saving money? Governments must act on rising long-term unemployment and youth joblessness Citywire Top Stocks Germany goes for sustainable capitalism …

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