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Defensive Sector Stocks Offer Superior Returns To Long-Term Investors

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Many investors consider defensive sector stocks to be boring and under-performing in both the short and long-terms. However contrary to their beliefs the defensive sector actually yields superior returns especially in the long-term, which can be defined as a holding period at least five years. Not only do these stocks offer higher returns they also …

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Download: Barclays Equity Gilt Study 2012

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The Barclays Equity Gilt Study 2012 was published earlier this year. Below are few of the interesting charts from the report: Click to enlarge 1.Historical equity returns and excess returns of select countries: 2.US Corporate Profits since 1950: 3.US Real Investment Returns by Decade: Download: To download the full report in pdf format click Barclays Gilt Study 2012 …

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UK Real Equity Returns From 1900 To 2011

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Stocks generally yield higher returns than bonds and cash over the long term. For example,  £1 invested in British stocks in 1900 would have grown to £116,394 by 2011. However the £1 would have grown to only £315 if invested in Gilts (British government bonds) or just £202 if held in cash during the same period, according to …

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U.S. Imports of Canadian Crude Oil and Petroleum Products Continue to Grow

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Canada is the largest exporter of crude oil and other petroleum products to the U.S. Saudi Arabia ranks as second largest exporter to the U.S. followed by Mexico. Canada maintained the top position in both 2010 and 2011 and is likely to be a key supplier to the U.S. for many years to come.Due to …

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