Emerging Markets Returns 2005 Thru 2019: Chart

Emerging market equity returns vary wildly from one country to another. In addition, similar to developed markets, no country is the top performer in consecutive years. One year’s best performer can turn into next year’s worst performer. Novel Investor recently updated his returns chart for emerging markets. The following chart shows the equity returns of …

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Do’s and Don’ts for the Next Bear Market: Infographic

US stocks are on track to end the year with an excellent return this year. The S&P 500 is up by over 28% so far this year. Globally other developed markets have also increased by doubt digit percentage points this year. For example, Germany’s DAX has shot up by over 26% year-to-date. With stocks earning …

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Bull Markets in US Equities since 1900: Chart

US stocks are soaring year after year since the trough of Global Financial Crisis. Since 2010 the market has increased by 363% for an annual rise of 15%. The current market is unique in that it is the longest running bull market without a drop 20% according to a note by Goldman Sachs(GS). The following …

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DAX vs. CAC-40: Chart

Germany is considered as the economic powerhouse of Europe. Unlike a consumer-driven economy the country’s export-based economic model is uniquely different from many other developed countries such as the U.S. In addition, economies of other European countries such as France were lagged the strength and vitality of the German economy.  In terms of equity market …

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