Archive of entries posted by David Hunkar

Callan Periodic Table of Investment Returns: Emerging Markets From 2006 To 2015

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The Callan Periodic Table of Investment Returns for various Emerging Market indices from 2006 to 2015 are shown in the chart below: Click to enlarge Source: Callan Associates Emerging markets are hot this year with many markets having soared by double digit percentages so far. These markets were also the top performers before the Global Financial …

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Development Models: China’s Socialism Beats Capitalism?

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China follows a unique form of political system called  “market socialism”. In this system, the economy is capitalist to some extent but the political system is communist. Under this system only one party runs the country and no other party is allowed to exist. The state plays a major role in the functioning of the …

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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