Archive of entries posted on April 2018

The Dividend Yields of the World’s Largest Economies: Chart

Posted by on

Dividend yields vary by country. Some countries such as those in developed Europe, Australia, New Zealand, etc. are traditionally high dividend payers. Most emerging markets are stingy in terms of rewarding shareholders with dividends. Countries like Japan and South Korea are also not great for dividends. The following chart shows the dividend yields by country …

Continue reading ‘The Dividend Yields of the World’s Largest Economies: Chart’ »

Comparing High-Speed Rail Networks between China and USA

Posted by on

China is a communist country with a market economy. Other than the communist party no other political parties are allowed and anyone trying to start one is jailed or worse. The state maintains a centrally planned economy where everything is determined by the state and funds allocated according to bureaucrats sitting in government offices. The …

Continue reading ‘Comparing High-Speed Rail Networks between China and USA’ »

S&P 500 Revenue Exposure by Country

Posted by on

The S&P 500 Index is the benchmark index of the US equity market. Billions of dollars are invested in various products tracking the index. The sector breakdown of the S&P 500 is shown below: Click to enlarge Source: S&P Indices The tech sector dominates the US equity market. No other country in the world can match …

Continue reading ‘S&P 500 Revenue Exposure by Country’ »

Exports to the US as a Percentage of Each Trade Partner’s GDP: Chart

Posted by on

The top five trading partners of the US are China, Canada, Mexico, Japan and Mexico in the order noted. Canada and Mexico are top trade partners due to their proximity to the US and also being members of the NAFTA. China tops all countries in trading goods with the US. However the US runs a …

Continue reading ‘Exports to the US as a Percentage of Each Trade Partner’s GDP: Chart’ »

Revenue Exposure Of Australia S&P/ASX 200 Index

Posted by on

The S&P/ASX 200 is one of the main benchmark index of the Australian equity market. The index is comprised of 200 largest firms by float-adjusted market capitalization. From a sector allocation perspective, over half of the index is made up of financials and materials as shown in the chart below: Click to enlarge Source: S&P Indices …

Continue reading ‘Revenue Exposure Of Australia S&P/ASX 200 Index’ »