Germany’s DAX Index differs widely from the UK’s FTSE-100 Index. In this post, lets take a quick look at some of the differences between these two benchmark indices. The FTSE-100 is dominated by banks, insurers, oil and natural gas and mining firms. The DAX-30 on the other hand is concentrated by firms in the chemicals, …
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One of the important strategies to follow for success in equity investing is the willingness to cut losses and moving on. To become successful with investing in stocks is to accept that not all stocks one holds in a portfolio will be winners. In fact, there will some that will perform average over the years and …
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Equity markets worldwide are volatile again and seem to moving in an aimless direction.As markets try to gain some stability and seek a direction, investors can consider the following ten stocks.In times of uncertainity certain sectors such as defensive sector can provide much needed shelter and even cheaper prices for long-term investment. 1.Company: Henkel AG …
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Investors looking for dividend stocks can consider adding foreign dividend payers to their portfolios. Going abroad pays dividends in more ways than one. For example, not only one can earn higher yields but also benefit from global diversification.Three reasons for adding foreign dividend stocks are discussed below. 1. Dividend Yield: The dividend yield of most US …
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Equity markets worldwide have become extrememly volatile in the past few weeks. After the Greek debt drama ended after many months of twists and turns, seemingly out of nowhere China took the center stage. Though the Chinese economy has been in doldrums for a year or more now, investors suddenly turned their attention to China. …
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