Each year iShares releases the updated Single Country Index Returns chart. The latest version of this chart for Developed Markets from 2002 to 2011 is shown below: Click to enlarge in pdf format A few observations: Australia, Norway, Singapore and Canada have the highest 10-year annualized returns of over 11.0%. The 10-year annualized returns for the U.S. …

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The follow charts show the performance of US-based Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (GT) against select foreign tire makers – Germany’s  Continental AG (CTTAY), Japan’s Bridgestone(BRDCY) and France’s Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin (MGDDY): 5-Year returns comparison: Click to enlarge   10-Year returns comparison:   Source: Google Finance Disclosure: No Positions

The following charts shows the performance comparison of US-based food giant General Mills (GIS) and Switzerland-based Nestle SA (NSRGY). In the 5-year period shown, the gap in returns between these companies is not large. However the 10-year return of Nestle more than double that of General Mills’ return. Compared to General Mills, Nestle owns many brands …

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A quick look at the performance of Bank of America (BAC) and Royal Bank of Canada(RY) over 5 and 10 years shows the huge disparity in returns. The returns noted are based on share price changes only and do not include dividends. 5-year return of Bank of America and Royal Bank of Canada: Click to enlarge …

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