Archive of entries posted by David Hunkar

Foreign-born Population as a Share of Total Population in OECD Countries: Chart

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Immigration plays an important role in the economy of the OECD countries. For example, immigration especially in the illegal category is a major topic for both the parties in the upcoming elections in the US. So its important to review the share of immigrants in the population of each country. Foreign-born population as a percentage …

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On The Relationship Between Time and Risk: Chart

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The relationship between time and risk is inversely proportional. The longer time one holds an asset the loss of risk reduces. This is true with equity and other markets. So the easiest way to avoid loss is to hold stocks for the longer term. Engaging in risky behaviors like day-trading will only lead to loss …

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Wall of Worry – A Timeline of Negative World Events from 1990 to 2022: Chart

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Equity markets have always something to worry about. There is always one crisis or another that pops up in this world. Not a single year goes by without a negative event happening. However the beauty of the markets is that they always climb the wall of worry to maintain an upward trajectory. Recently I came …

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