The updated version of the Periodic Table of Commodities Returns with 2022 data has been published by US Funds. Lithium was the best performing commodity last year with a return of about 73%. According to Frank Holmes of US Funds, this was the second year in a row that the “white gold” has soared to …
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The Emerging Markets Annual Returns chart has been updated by Novel Investor with 2022 data. The worst performers last year were Hungary, Taiwan and Korea. Steep declines in the tech sector hurt Korea and Taiwan as they are heavily dependent on the sector. The top performer was Turkey followed by Chile and Brazil. Chile was …
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The annual S&P sector performance chart for the year ending in 2022 was published by Novel Investor this week. This is based on total returns. In 2022, the top performer was the energy sector with an annual return of over 65% followed by utilities. With the S&P 500 in bear market, most of the traditionally …
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I came across the following excellent infographic showing the history of metal discovery created by Makin Metal Powers Ltd. It is fascinating that man learned to use various metals like gold, iron, copper, etc. from ancient times to the new discovery and use of new metals in modern times. Click to enlarge For a clearer …
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One of the simplest and easiest ways to reduce risk with investing in equity markets is via diversification. Instead of putting all eggs in one basket it is wise to spread the assets in a portfolio across many asset classes, types, regions, countries, sectors, etc. The following chart shows the total return of key indices …
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