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Keep an Eye on China, Especially After the Massive Hit by Coronavirus

By Become a Better Investor | February 24, 2020 |

Chart of the Day: China has a lower share of loss-makers, though it’s high compared to its past and could be getting worse. On the other side of the spectrum, in Japan only 10% of companies are loss-makers, hence, companies appear to be in better shape there.

Most Sectors Have a Substantial Share of Loss-Makers

By Become a Better Investor | February 21, 2020 |

Chart of the Day: The Energy sector is by far the worst both relative to its past and others. Part of the explanation is the lower oil price. Utilities appear to be in a relatively good shape.

Worse Than the Global Financial Crisis in Emerging Markets, Not yet in Developed

By Become a Better Investor | February 19, 2020 |

Chart of the Day: The percentage of loss-making companies in the past 12 months is higher than in the GFC in EM. The share is higher than in the aftermath of the GFC (2009-2011) in both worlds.

Share of Loss-Making Companies Hasn’t Peaked in the World

By Become a Better Investor | February 18, 2020 |

Chart of the Day: The percent of loss-making companies in EM has surpassed DM and is the highest it has been during this period. Share of loss-makers is rising in both worlds.

Share of Loss-Making Companies Is Rocketing Passed Its 2008 Peak

By Become a Better Investor | January 29, 2020 |

Chart of the Day: In the past 12 months, more companies reported losses than in the Global Financial Crisis. It’s currently about the same level as after the Dotcom bubble burst.

Sales Growth Slumping Globally, EPS Growth Crashing

By Become a Better Investor | January 23, 2020 |

Chart of the Day: Global revenue growth appears to have peaked in 2018. For EPS growth, it was significantly worse, and it crashed in the past 12 months.

Net Margin Falling From Peak, Emerging Markets Getting Hit Hardest

By Become a Better Investor | January 21, 2020 |

Chart of the Day: In the past 12 months, net margin has fallen from its peak in Developed markets. Emerging markets’ net margin has been below Developed since 2010. It has fallen more in 2018 and the past 12 months as well.

China Appears Most attractive in Asia, Indonesia and Singapore remain attractive

By Become a Better Investor | January 16, 2020 |

Chart of the Day: Indonesia and Singapore remain attractive. China has moved to attractive from moderate, and Thailand has moved to unattractive from moderately attractive.

Taiwan Was the Best Performer in Asia in 2019

By Become a Better Investor | January 9, 2020 |

Chart of the Day: In 2019, Asian markets were up except for Malaysia. Taiwan was the strongest performer. For foreign investors, Thailand showed a positive return as the Baht strengthened significantly.

ASEAN Can Be a Safe Haven

By Become a Better Investor | October 11, 2019 |

Chart of the Day: ASEAN has a low correlation to the US, Developed Europe, and China A-shares. In addition, ASEAN is the least volatile region. A good region, when you want to play defense.