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Long-Term Negative Relationship between Inflation and the US Dollar

By Andrew Stotz | Feb 26, 2018

Chart of the Day: Looking over almost three decades, we can see a negative correlation of 45%. Big moves in inflation lead to opposite moves in the exchange rate. Hence, when inflation increases, the US Dollar has mainly depreciated and vice versa.

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Free Live Events with Andrew Stotz in Bangkok Week of 26 February 2018

By Become a Better Investor | Feb 23, 2018

Live Event: During the week of February 26, Andrew Stotz will have three events in Bangkok. All events are free to attend and we invite you to join us!

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How to Trump the Buy and Hold Strategy

By Become a Better Investor | Feb 23, 2018
Top 5 of the Week of February 19 - Become a #betterinvestor

In our Top 5 this week, we examine how to find the right balance as a factor investor, the rule for beating buy and hold investing, and the science behind incentives. All this and more…

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Japan Trades at a Low PEG Ratio, Europe Has Been the Least Volatile

By Become a Better Investor | Feb 22, 2018

Global Equity FVMR Snapshot: Global markets have a return on equity of 14% and a 40% dividend payout ratio. Overall, Asia has seen great price performance in the past year and Europe has been the least volatile market in the past 3 months.

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World Inflation at 2.4% for the past Two Decades

By Andrew Stotz | Feb 21, 2018

Chart of the Day: In the past two decades, an average inflation rate of 2.4% in the world. Many central banks around the world are today inflation targeting, e.g. Fed and ECB target 2%.

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The Bangkok Podcast 71: Investing in Thailand — Risk & Reward with Andrew Stotz

By Become a Better Investor | Feb 21, 2018

The Bangkok Podcast: Andrew is interviewed by Greg for the 71st episode of The Bangkok Podcast. They chat about investing in Thailand at the lay-person level, since many of us aren’t the most well-versed in financial options.

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Brewed in Bangkok 028: Oh (Spread) Sheet! How To Excel In Thailand with Andrew Stotz

By Become a Better Investor | Feb 21, 2018

Brewed in Bangkok (Podcast): Andrew is interviewed by Karsten and Siddhant for the 28th episode of Brewed in Bangkok. They talk about stock markets, coffee, investment and business advice and why you should or shouldn’t come to Thailand.

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“Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda” — Learn to Separate Fact from Opinion

By Andrew Stotz | Feb 20, 2018

Andrew Stotz interprets the CFA Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct. Separate fact from opinion to clarify the value you add. Separate fact from opinion, so readers understand that the future is uncertain. Avoid this problem by replacing certainty verbs like “will” and “must”; with “would,” “could,” “should.”

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7 Fatal Mistakes MBA Students Make in Startup Business Case Presentations

By Andrew Stotz | Feb 19, 2018

I have had the unique pleasure of serving as judge, juror, and, occasionally, as executioner for many business case competitions. During my tenure in these roles, I’ve noticed over the years a couple of mistakes that MBA students consistently make. I wanted to highlight the top 7 here and provide some methods for avoiding them.

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Free Live Events with Andrew Stotz in Bangkok Week of 19 February 2018

By Become a Better Investor | Feb 16, 2018

Live Event: During the week of February 19, Andrew Stotz will have five events in Bangkok. All events are free to attend and we invite you to join us!

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