The 2020 Vanguard Index Chart: Australian Edition

One of the main factors for success with investing in equity markets is the ability to stay in the market regardless of market conditions. Trying to get out and get in is a fool’s game. Markets can move violently in both directions in a short span of time and its impossible to know when that …

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20 Facts About The North American Economy: Infographic

The trading bloc between the US, Canada and Mexico is one of the largest in the world. The three countries are covered by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) agreement that replaced North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) earlier this year. The agreement allows for free flow of goods and services between the countries. The benefits of the …

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Chinese Electric Car Maker NIO Has Soared 1,231% Year-to-Date

Stocks of electric vehicle makers are red-hot on Wall Street this year. While Tesla(TSLA) is the most popular of them all, other lesser known companies are also riding the bandwagon. China-based NIO(NIO) is one example. NIO’s traded under $4.00 in the beginning of the year. Yesterday it closed at $53.51 for a growth of 1,231.09%. …

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What Are National Oil Companies? : Chart

National Oil Companies (NOCs) are owned fully or partially by the state. Unlike the major supermajors like Exxon Mobile(XOM), BP(BP), Total(TOT), etc. the NOCs are controlled by the state though they may publicly listed as well. Some of the large oil companies in the world such as  China Petroleum & Chemical Corp (SNP) and PetroChina (PTR) …

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