The Straits Times Index is the benchmark index of the Singapore equity market. The constituents of the index are shown in the chart below:
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Source: SG Investors
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Ten Foreign Stocks To Consider For Potential Investment
The ongoing correction and volatility in global equity markets have made some of the foreign stocks cheaper. Investors with long-term horizon of five years or more can find attractive opportunities at current levels. Listed below are ten such stocks for potential investment after further research:
1.Company: Westpac Banking Corp (WBK)
Current Dividend Yield: 7.43%
Sector:Banking
Country: Australia
2.Company: Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd (ANZBY)
Current Dividend Yield: 9.78%
Sector:Banking
Country: Australia
3.Company: National Australia Bank Ltd (NABZY)
Current Dividend Yield: 8.17%
Sector:Banking
Country: Australia
4.Company:Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CMWAY)
Current Dividend Yield: 6.65%
Sector: Banking
Country: Australia
5.Company:Bancolombia (CIB)
Current Dividend Yield: 3.46%
Sector: Banking
Country: Colombia
6.Company: Nordea Bank AB (NRDBY)
Current Dividend Yield: 8.73%
Sector: Banking
Country: Sweden
7.Company: Autoliv Inc (ALV)
Current Dividend Yield: 3.10%
Sector: Auto Parts
Country: Sweden
8.Company:Veoneer Inc (VNE)
Current Dividend Yield: N/A
Sector: Auto Parts
Country: Sweden
9.Company: National Grid PLC (NGG)
Current Dividend Yield: 5.62%
Sector:Multi-Utilities
Country: UK
10.Company: Continental AG (CTTAY)
Current Dividend Yield: 1.71%
Sector:Auto Components
Country: Germany
Note: Dividend yields noted above are as of Oct 19, 2018. Data is known to be accurate from sources used.Please use your own due diligence before making any investment decisions.
Disclosure: CTTAY, ALV, VNE, CIB, WBK, NAZBY
The Periodic Table of Annual Returns for Canadians From 2007 To 2017
The Periodic Table of Annual Total Returns (income and price appreciation) for Canadians below shows the returns of various asset classes in Canadian dollars from 2007 to 2017:
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Source: Finwiki
The Digital Divide in ASEAN
Among the South East Asian countries, South Korea is the top country for internet usage and connectivity. Poorer countries like Myanmar, Indonesia and Loas have a long way to go in terms of internet infrastructure and usage.
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Source: Finance & Development, IMF
What Does The US Export: Infographic
The US is the 2nd largest exporter in the world. The top three export destinations for American goods are Canada, Mexico and China. The following infographic adds some additional insight into US exports:
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Source: iContainers