The FTSE 100 Index is the benchmark index of the UK equity market. It contains 100 companies with the highest market capitalization. The FTSE 100 Index Returns By Year from 1985 thru 2015 are shown in the chart below: Click to enlarge The FTSE 100 Index Returns By Year from 1985 thru 2015 are shown in the table below: Data Source: FTSE Indices …
The Indian economy is a $2.0 Trillion economy . In terms of global economic sizes, India represents just over 3% of the world economy. In 1991, India opened up its previously closed economy leading to tremendous growth in the years since. One of the sector that has grown strongly since the liberalization of the economy is …
US investors looking to gain exposure to Asian equities should consider investing in Singapore. Unlike its neighbor Malaysia, the country is a well developed with a GDP per capita comparable to wealthy developed countries. Though China is a major trading partner, Singapore is diversified in terms of exports and imports with other major countries including the …
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A multibagger is a stock that multiples many times over. An investor in a multibagger will reap a huge return of their original investment as opposed to say simply doubling the money. One example of a multibagger is Continental Aktiengesellschaft (CTTAY) of Germany. Here is a brief intro about the company: Today, Continental ranks among the …
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