Why Value-Focused Portfolios Disappoint
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.
Living Well in a Safe Place
Last week I was introduced to a remarkable residential development in Chiang Mai, the charming city in northern Thailand where we live.
Getting the Best Investment Advice
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.
Indonesia’s Major Reforms to Attract Investors
Indonesia has long been considered “Asia’s next big opportunity” says Kenneth Ng of Asian Discovery, the small-cap specialist. With over 267 million people, it has the world’s fourth largest population, with young demographics (more than two million enter the work-force every year) and abundant natural resources (coal, palm oil, natural gas).
A Surprising Opportunity in Europe
Greece is an emerging market that investors should consider, says Jefferies’ Christopher Wood.
Managing Money Within the Family
We all know that money is a major factor in our lives. It may not be the key to happiness, but if you haven’t got enough of it, life sure can be miserable. Money disputes are a pri
Top Expat Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Many expats tend to lead event-filled lives driven by travel, new opportunities, increased social obligations, and managing the challenges of everyday expat life. This leaves little time and energy for the more mundane chores of everyday life, like managing an investment portfolio.
Exploding Personal Wealth in the Asian Tropics
Southeast Asia’s largest economy, Indonesia, is expected to see 67 per cent growth of its people becoming ultra-high-net-worth over the next five years, according to British property consultancy Knight Frank. That’s those with personal wealth, including the value of primary residence, of more than $30 million.
Understanding the Basics of Investing Your Money
Understanding the Basics of Investing Your Money 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 Understanding the Basics of Investing Your Money taken from our 'On Target Newsletter' issue no 265OT 265 27 March 2021 All investments fall into particular categories. If you’re going to design a moneycraft to maximize your wealth it’s important to understand the differences…► Fixed income and fixed capital. When you make a fixed deposit with a bank, for example at 3 per cent, you…
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There’s a Booming Business in Second Passports
There’s a Booming Business in Second Passports 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 There’s a Booming Business in Second Passports article from our 'On Target Newsletter' issue no OT 266 24 April 2021 Strangely, as the pandemic has choked international travel, the market for second or even multiple passports has grown even faster. The big increase in buyers for what is called citizenship-by-investment -- “golden visas” -- has come from wealthy Chinese, expats living in Mideast countries,…
