The Top 20 Countries that received the most Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in 2025 are shown in the 2026 World Investment Report published by UNCTAD. Developing countries accounted for nearly half of the countries in the list. The US remained the top country for FDI with investments of $277.0 billion followed by Singapore and Hong …
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Margin debt can be an indicator of excessive optimism or pessimism by equity investors. Historically during bull markets investors tend to borrow more pushing margin to very high levels. While using margin safely can be beneficial to some investors it is not for everyone. When equities are surging everyday margin can amplify gains but when …
The barcode is one of the greatest inventions in the world. Barcodes are ubiquitous nowadays and they have made life a lot easier for businesses and consumers. Below is a brief history of the humble barcode: Click to enlarge Source: Infographic Plaza
Dividends form an integral part of evaluating the return on an investment. Dividend returns account for a higher proportion of total returns than capital appreciation in some markets. While in other markets such as the US, share price growth is the largest contributor of total returns. The following chart shows the split of total returns …
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The US equity market has historically performed well over the years. Stocks generally tend to grow over time and an investor with a long-term horizon can earn a decent return in equities than other asset classes. Over the past 100 years US stocks have had more positive returns years than negative ones. The following chart …
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