One of the key traits of successful investors is the ability to think from a long-term perspective. Unlike short-term traders and speculators, long-term investors avoid all the daily noise and volatility in the markets and hold equities for the long-term as measured in years or even decades. Being patient and having the courage to not …
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Railroads are generally considered as a good barometer of the overall state of the economy. Hence it is wise to keep an eye on the direction of the stocks in this sector. The S&P 500 is flirting with the bear market so far this year with a decline of about 18%. Soaring inflation and rising …
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US equity markets have performed poorly so far this year to say the least and are the edge of tuning into a bear market. Last week was especially brutal as retail and consumer staples sector were also thrashed. Sectors such as utilities and energy have offered shelter from the carnage but it remains to be …
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Earlier this year, Transparency International released the 2021 Corruption Perception Index. According to the report, the least corrupt countries are Denmark, Finland and New Zealand. The most corrupt countries are South Sudan, Somalia and Syria. The US was ranked 27th. Ukraine ranked 123 out of 180 countries and Russia came in at 136. Click to …
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The equity investment returns of the G-20 countries based on their benchmark index from 2000 to 2020 is shown in the chart below in the order of performance. The returns noted are in US dollars and do not include dividends and fees. Click to enlarge Source: Quantalytica Related EFTs: PowerShares India (PIN) SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) …
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