Those of us who have been around long enough know something about booms and busts (I was lucky enough to choose to exit the dotcom mania on the day the market peaked). So, is this the right time to flee the share markets? Not yet. I agree with Eoin Treacy that although “there is clear evidence a mania is evolving… there is no evidence it has reached its peak.”
Crossing a main street in a Vietnamese city is unnerving. As you follow the tourist guide advice, ignoring traffic risk as you step out, boldly striding forward at a steady pace, you are engulfed by a torrent of motorcycles. They swerve as they sweep past you, never touching you.
The pandemic has devastated government finances around the world. Savage shutdowns have destroyed millions of businesses and crippled many more, pushing them into debt to survive.
Tailpieces Blog Post 262 Live your dream in a peaceful and safe environment where you are respected for your Seniority, with almost no Covid risk or restrictions Contact Us Subscribe to our Newsletter On Target Investing in Joe Biden Investing in Joe BidenIt’s now possible to invest in the right American political connections. Pine Island Acquisition Corp., recently listed in New York, has ties to people selected to serve as ministers in Joe Biden’s Cabinet. Specifically named are foreign minister Tony Blinken and defence minister Lloyd Austin.The company promises “access” to the “current and future opportunities”…
Emerging markets offer many attractive firms that offer growth regardless of conditions in their domestic economies, say New York asset managers Jennison Associates.
2020 was another glorious year for Big Tech as lockdowns and a stay-at-home culture gave an explosive boost to demands for its products and services. But perhaps it was the apogee of their decades-long rise from obscurity to emergence as the world’s most powerful corporations.
Investing is a full-time profession for many people. Countless books have been written on the hows and whys of making smart investment decisions. If you’re an expatriate, you must also consider the role that different currencies and tax jurisdictions play in your portfolio.
Value stocks “have had a decade from hell” says The Economist. Over that period their returns have lagged behind the average for the American stockmarket as a whole by more than 90 percentage points.
Last week I was introduced to a remarkable residential development in Chiang Mai, the charming city in northern Thailand where we live.
Most financial experts agree that it’s easier to earn money than it is to hang on to what you earn… and make it grow. This is because most people are too busy making money to afford the time to build up the knowledge and judgement that is needed to invest their capital for maximum return at minimum risk.
