
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.
remain independant for as long as possible.
Assisted Living in Thailand. Chiang Mai has many elderly retirees because of the fun, caring and pleasant enviroment. It is so easy to get help with everything from cleaning and laundry to shopping and day trips.
It costs so little compared to the West that you can afford to hire a personal assistant or nurse. Personal assistants are popular because you have the added advantage of companionship as well as daily care. This means that you can put of D Day until the very last moment. Assisted Living in Thailand is possibly the best way of preserving and extending your financial ‘nest-egg’.
End of life is not a topic that we like to think about, but eventually has to be faced. Thailand has some excellent facilities that help you keep your dignity and quality of life for a fraction of the cost compared to the West.

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.

Longer-term forces are stacking up against the world’s reserve currency, says the FT’s Michael Mackenzie.
The dollar has been falling for several months in trade-weighted terms under pressure from increasing trade and budget deficits, with expectations that ultra-lo w interest rates are set for an extended stay.

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).

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