In an article last year on the relationship between economic growth and equity returns in emerging markets I wrote: “In a study of 16 major markets by the Vanguard group, the correlation between economic growth as measured by GDP per capita and long run stock returns since the 1900 was effectively zero.” However a recent …
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The dividend yield and P/E ratios of select markets at the end of September, 2012 are shown in the graphic below: Click to enlarge Source: Income alternatives: The power of global dividends, DWS Investments The U.S. dividend yield continues to stay at about 2%. Among the emerging markets India has he lowest dividend yield …
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The top dividend tax rate is currently 15% in the U.S. This 15% dividend tax rate is applicable to Qualified Dividends earned by all investors who fall in the 25% to 35% ordinary income tax range. Unless Congress takes action, the dividend tax rate is set to jump to the ordinary income tax rates on …
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Some of the emerging equity markets are performing well this year when compared to developed markets. Among the BRIC countries, India is the top performing market so year-to-date (YTD). Despite a growing economy, Brazil is lagging relative to other emerging countries due to political interference in certain sectors of the economy. Argentina is also under-performing …
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Earlier this year Credit Suisse published its annual Global Investment Returns Yearbook for 2012. The yearbook contains many interesting charts and useful data. You can download the report by clicking on the image below or the link: Download: Credit Suisse Global Investment Returns Yearbook 2012 Source: Credit Suisse