One of the reasons to invest in foreign stocks is to reduce risk. Simply putting all eggs in one basket is not a good idea. Though U.S. markets may seem stable and have earned better returns recently it does not mean they will continue to do so year after year. By adding exposure to foreign …
When equity markets turn volatile astute investors go hunting for high-quality stocks. During such periods, market participants engage in indiscriminate selling by dumping both good and bad companies. This leads to situations where stocks of well-established high-quality companies tend to trade at cheap levels. For example, early 2009 was a great time to buy equities as …
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Eight lessons investors can draw from Brexit, so far, as the political drama continues (Financial Post) Commodities are crushing it in 2016: Here’s why (MarketWatch) Brexit Is a Lehman Moment for European Banks (Bloomberg) Robots versus workers (OECD Observer) Top 10 China’s most valuable brands in 2016 (China Daily) Why You Should Invest Beyond U.S. Stocks (Betterment) …
Canadian bank stocks are excellent investment option for long-term investing looking for steady dividend income and price appreciation. Among the top-five banks that dominate the market. most have good exposure to the US market. For instance, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM) last week bought Chicago-based PrivateBancorp, Inc. (PVTB) to expand its footprint. Instead of investing individually …
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Interesting article on Brexit and its implications in the latest edition of Bloomberg BusinessWeek. Here is a chart showing the options available for UK: Click to enlarge The full article is worth a read.. Source: After Brexit, Here’s What’s Next for Europe, Bloomberg BusinessWeek