One of the key factors that differentiates successful investors from others is the ability to hold investments for the long term. Though assets such as equities can fluctuate in the short term, in the long run they tend to go up. The latest edition of the Vanguard Index chart for the Australian market shows how …
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The Manufacturing industry is one of the major industries of the economy of Mexico. Manufacturing costs are cheaper in Mexico than China. In addition, Mexico offers many advantages over China with respect to manufacture of goods. The following are few of the key cost differences between Mexico and China in manufacturing according to research by …
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We reviewed The Vanguard Index Chart for Australian equities in an earlier post. In this post, let’s take a look at a similar chart for the UK market. British stocks have underperformed poorly relative to US stocks for the period from 1992 to 2021 as shown in the chart below. Since 1992, US stocks would …
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During high inflationary periods such as the one we are currently in now, many investors are in search of assets that would help them earn returns that are equal to if not better than the inflation rate. While bonds provide fixed income on a regular basis and the principal invested is safe for the most …
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One of the industries that remains stable and strong when economies are booming or contracting is the waste management industry. Similar to utilities, these firms provide a valuable service and necessary service. The US is the world’s largest producer of waste. This is not surprising since consumption drives most of the economy. According to a …
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