The Andex Chart is a powerful one-pager that shows the performance of different asset classes such as stocks, bonds, balanced portfolio, etc. over a period of time. The chart also shows the bull and bear markets since the 1930s. The chart below shows the growth of $1,000 from 1934 thru 2022 for Canadian stocks, US …
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Cement is one of the most important building material in the world. The Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey is a classic example of the enduring power of cement. The following infographic shows what is cement and how its made: Click to enlarge Source: World Cement Association Related: The Complete List of Cement Stocks Trading on …
Equities tend to go up in the long term measured in decades. This is true for most equity markets. Many studies have shown the US equities for instance have yielded positive returns in more years than negative returns. Canadian stocks have also performed in a similar fashion. In the years from 1948 to 2020, Canadian …
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Investing in equities seems like a unwise decision these days due to a variety of reasons. Buying foreign stocks sounds even more imprudent with US equities performing very well so far this year. An investor looking to put money to work, can easily earn over 5% simply by buying a 1-year CD. Or to earn …
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