Archive of entries posted on July 2018

On the Risks and Rewards of Investing in Single Country Emerging Market Funds

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Single country funds are highly risky especially those related to emerging markets. Holding these funds for the long-term defined as five years or more requires strong conviction and patience and there is no guarantee that the bet would be a winner. I recently came across an article that discussed the risks and benefits of investing …

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The Top 10 Countries With The Most Diabetes Sufferers: Chart

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Diabetes is one of the top diseases affecting millions of people worldwide. Change in food habits especially in the emerging countries is leading to rises diabetes sufferers in these countries. China and India are the top two countries with most diabetes patients followed by the US. India is projected to overtake China by 2045. Click …

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Five Stocks To Monitor For Potential Investment Opportunities

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The US equity market has performed well so far this year with the S&P up by about 5%.Many of the foreign markets including the developed European markets are under-performing the US. With that said, there are plenty of opportunities for investors with a long-term view. The following are five stocks that investors can monitor for …

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US Economic Expansions Since World War II

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The cyclical bull market in US equities continue. Benchmark indices like the NASDAQ are establishing record highs and investors can’t get enough of some of the big tech names. Naturally some investors are wondering if the current euphoria in the stock market will come crashing down and the bull market will suddenly come to a …

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