On the Importance of Diversification During Bear Markets

Diversification is one of the simplest and easiest strategies that retail investors can follow to protect their portfolios from high volatility. Holding a wide variety assets across regions and countries and sectors and avoiding timing the market would go long in generating high returns. Trying to predict which sector will be winner during the next …

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Per Capita Income Comparison of BRICS Countries

The per capita income among BRICS countries vary widely. Russia has the highest per capita income at about $11,000. India has the lowest at $2,000 as shown in the chart below: Click to enlarge   Source: India’s Strong Economy Continues to Lead Global Growth, IMF The IMF article notes that India’s per capita income is well …

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Which Firms Dominate The Global Diabetes Market?

Diabetes is becoming prevalent disease in globally especially in the developing world. Though there are plenty of players in the market for treating Diabetes, four major global drug companies dominate the market. From an article on the diabetes market in China: At present, the competition in the diabetes market is fierce. Traditional Insulin is still …

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