Posts by Andrew Stotz
VMC: If I Pass the CFA Exam Will I Get Higher Pay?
The CFA exams are favored as one of the top financial services qualifications to achieve—across the world. A common misconception is held though that simply passing the exams will help you get higher pay.
Read MoreVMC: What to Expect on the CFA Level 1 Exam
Becoming a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) is now one of the most popular career choices in the investment world. The advantages of joining the CFA program lie in acquiring specific investment-related experience for a reasonably low cost. On average though, the self-study course requires a commitment of around 4 years and 1,000 hours of study.
Read MoreVMC: Introducing the Valuation Master Class
When it comes to making crucial business and financial decisions, the savvy financial analyst wants the right tools on hand for performing equity valuations. Discover how the Valuation Master Class can work for you!
Read MoreCyclical Companies Are 29% of the Thai Market
Chart of the Day: The Thai market is heavy in Materials and Energy, the sectors account for 29% of the total market cap. India, China, and Indonesia are heavier in these two sectors relative to Asia ex Japan as well.
Read MoreThailand Has a Slow Rise from a Deflationary Period
Chart of the Day: 2014-2016 was a deflationary time in Thailand. Inflation has been much lower in Thailand than the world and Asia over the last few years. Hardly rising.
Read MorePopulation and Stock Markets across ASEAN
Chart of the Day: Infographic of the top 5 ASEAN markets showing population, median age, population growth, and the number of investable stocks in each stock market.
Read MoreClose to 700 Investable Stocks in ASEAN
Chart of the Day: 3,016 instruments available, 663 or 22% of which are liquid. Singapore, Philippines, and Indonesia have more concentrated markets. Thailand has the largest number of liquid instruments.
Read MorePhilippines and Malaysia Are Expected to See the Highest Population Growth in ASEAN
Chart of the Day: By 2050, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines are expected to have seen 25-48% population growth and relatively high labor force participation. This gives an optimistic outlook for economic growth in ASEAN.
Read MoreIn the next 30 Years, ASEAN Demographics Supports Good Economic Growth
Chart of the Day: By 2050, the ASEAN population is expected to grow by 26%, much more than Asia ex Japan. The larger share of youngsters in ASEAN is also expected to make it have a larger share of the population in the labor force.
Read MoreThe Stock Market Leads Inflation in Extreme Movements
Chart of the Day: The stock market leads inflation in big movements. May support theories about expected inflation rather than actual inflation has the main impact.
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