Archive of entries posted by David Hunkar

Emerging Markets Are No Longer Only About Commodities

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Global investors used to consider emerging market as mainly commodity plays. Unlike developed markets other sectors such as banking, healthcare, IT, consumer staples, telecom, airlines, etc. did not get much attention from most investors. But today’s emerging countries are much more than just commodities, For instance, the Chilean economy is not confined to just copper, …

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An Example of Why Investing in Commodities is Highly Risky

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Commodity investing have gone mainstream these days with investors bombarded with marketing materials promoting them as an alternative investment sector. However investing in commodities like copper, soya bean, orange juice, iron ore, etc. is not a wise strategy for most retail investors. Unlike stocks, commodities are highly volatile and it is very easy to lose money …

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Global Piracy Hotspots: Chart

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Piracy on the high seas is mainly an issue in the Southern Hemisphere. According to The Economist Nigeria has now overtaken Somalia as the major Piracy hotspot. The chart below shows the major piracy hotpots around the globe and attacks from 1991-2015: Click to enlarge Source: The Economist via Twitter

On the Composition of Assets of German Households

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In most developed countries interest rates offered by banks on savings accounts these days are pretty much next to nothing. Germany is no exception. Not only is the interest rate zero some German banks have started charging depositors with high cash balances in their accounts. Most savers around the world including Germans would agree paying a …

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Infographic: Health Benefits Of Pulses

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Pulses offer many health benefits as they contain Vitamin-B and are rich in complex carbohydrates, proteins and micronutrients. Pulses can be used as part of healthy diet to fight malnutrition and obesity. Pulses include beans, chick peas, etc. and are consumed less in developed countries. Earlier this year I posted a note discussing some facts …

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