Copper is one of the most important metals of the modern world. It is used in many industries from electrical to industrial to chemicals. Chile is the largest copper producer in the world. Chile’s economy is highly dependent on the demand for copper in the global market. The Top 10 Copper Producing Companies are shown …
I have written many times before on the benefits of diversification. A well-built portfolio comprising of various asset classes and types can withstand adverse market conditions including brutal bear markets like the one we witnessed with the global financial crisis of 2008-2009. According to a research report from Vanguard, broad market diversification cannot insure large …
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The annual returns of various asset classes vary every year with no one investment category holding the top spot for best performance year after year. The colorful chart below clearly shows that the random pattern of performance. Click to enlarge Source: Vanguard’s Principles for Investing Success, Vanguard
The return on an equity investment can be grouped into two parts: dividend return and price return. Dividend return is based on dividend yield and dividend growth. While dividend yield is important dividend growth is even more important especially for investments held over many years since returns are boosted due to the effect of compounding. …
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Crude oil (Brent) futures rose gain on Friday at NYMEX and closed at $106.92 for May delivery. Gasoline prices have also followed the upward march this year and currently the average U.S. price stands at $3.51 according to Gas Buddy site.Due to geopolitical risks and other factors oil prices continue to go higher and may stay …
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