One of the key strategies for success with investing in equities is diversification. Following this strategy not only allows an investor reduce risk but also generate higher returns. Diversification can take many forms The easiest way to achieve diversification is to spread one’s investment across many times of asset classes. The following chart shows the …
The top three oil producers in 2021 were the USA, Saudi Arabia and Russia. The US was not only the largest producer but was also the largest consumer in the world. Click to enlarge Source: Visual Capitalist via Market Index
Below is a neat infographic on how mining helps us build a better world. From copper to nickel to rare earth metals to lithium it is impossible to underestimate the importance of these metals. Click to enlarge Source: The Ontario Mining Association
The saga with Russian DR programs continues to evolve. I posted a note on Automatic and Forced Cancellation as notified by the depository BNY Mellon on mid-last month. Today BNY Mellon has published the below important update on the automatic conversion of Russian ADRs. As the deadline nears for the cancellation of these ADRs, many …
Continue reading ‘Update to Automatic Conversion of Russian ADRs’ »
One of the strategies for building long-term wealth is to invest in stocks. While there are many markets to invest in for American investors, the US equity market has generated excellent returns in the past and continues to remain strong. In a recent post, I noted how US stocks as represented by the Dow have …
Continue reading ‘Calendar Year S&P 500 Index Returns 1926-2021: Chart’ »