Archive of entries posted on June 2020

Technological Innovations Take Years To Boost Productivity: Chart

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I posted an interesting chart from a research paper on innovation multipliers by Vanguard showing the many ideas that went into the development of a smart-phone. The below chart from that paper shows that tech innovations do not result in an immediate boost to productivity. It takes years or even decades before innovations are widely embraced by the …

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The 2019 Vanguard Index Chart: The Australian Edition

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Diversification and investing for the long-term are the key ingredients for success in equity investing. I found the following chart from Vanguard showing the returns of various assets over the long-term (from June-1989 to June-2019) in the context of the Australian market: The 2019 Vanguard Index Chart: Click to enlarge Financial Year Total Returns of …

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The Biggest Commercial Airliner Shoot-Down Incidents in Modern Times: Infographic

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On January 8, 2020 Iranian military shot down a Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 (PS752) flying from Tehran to Kiev, Ukraine. 176 people lost their lives in this incident which included 167 passengers and 9 crew members. The military claimed it panicked and shot down the aircraft in the fog of war created by a possible …

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The 30 Most Traded Stocks On The German Stock Exchange

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The German Equity Market has recovered strongly since the lows of March tracking major global indices. Germany is the economic powerhouse of Europe and when looking for opportunities in the continent it is wise to focus on the German market. The country is home to some of the world leaders in certain sectors such as …

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