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By Become a Better Investor | Dec 1, 2017
Top 5 of the Week of November 27- Become a #betterinvestor

In our Top 5 this week, we reveal a winning factor portfolio recipe, uncover the Technology sector’s ongoing disguise, and look at the discomfort of confirmation bias. All this and more…

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Become a Better Investor’s Top 5 Bloggers 2017

By Become a Better Investor | Nov 30, 2017

The heavyweight champions of investment bloggers in 2017 are crowned. This post highlights some of the investment wisdom they’ve shared on their blogs this year. We base our rank on 105 featured investment bloggers, 265 investment articles, and 828 bullet points.

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Become a Better Investor’s Top 5 Bloggers 2017 – Close Contenders

By Become a Better Investor | Nov 29, 2017

This post highlights some of the investment wisdom our Close Contenders shared on their blogs in 2017. We base our rank on 105 featured investment bloggers, 265 investment articles, and 828 bullet points.

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Most Thai Banks Have NPL-to-Net Loans above the Global Average

By Andrew Stotz | Nov 28, 2017

Chart of the Day: Four large Thai banks: KTB, BBL, KBANK, and SCB all have an NPL-to-net loans ratio above the world. BBL is likely able to absorb those more easily.

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Malaysian Stocks: Valuation above Average, Growth below Average

By Become a Better Investor | Nov 27, 2017

Malaysia’s GDP has been growing at a steady clip just above 5% over the last four quarters. Overall, Malaysia is relatively unattractive, considering FVMR. Earnings are expected to see a slight fall in 2017.

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Challenging Conventional Wisdom

By Become a Better Investor | Nov 24, 2017
Top 5 of the Week of November 20 - Become a #betterinvestor

In our Top 5 this week, we check out the Bitcoin craze, discover if U.S. Treasury bonds are as unattractive as they seem, and compare factors and characteristics. All this and more…

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The Philippines Offers a Fast Growing Economy with Expensive Stocks to Boot

By Become a Better Investor | Nov 23, 2017

At 6.6%, The Philippines has the second fastest GDP growth in Asia (only India’s is faster). Overall, it’s a moderately attractive market in Asia. The Philippines totes the highest valuation in Asia on a price-to-earnings basis at 21x in 2017CE*.

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As Cheap as It Is, Singapore Fails to Draw Interest

By Become a Better Investor | Nov 22, 2017

Singapore’s GDP has been growing at a slow pace of late, 2.4% over the last four quarters. The market remains relatively cheap, considering its price-to-earnings ratio relative to Asia. Its PE is expected to sit below 15x for the year.

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Taiwan Yields Put Rest of Asia to Shame

By Become a Better Investor | Nov 21, 2017

Taiwan’s GDP has been growing at a slow pace of late, 2.4% in the most recent quarter. Private consumption and investment have been the main contributors to GDP growth, but exports have put a slight drag on overall growth. Dividend yield remains the highest in Asia.

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Profits Beckon in the Emerald of the Equator

By Become a Better Investor | Nov 20, 2017

Indonesia’s GDP has been growing at a rapid pace, 5% over the past year. Private consumption and investment have been the main contributors to GDP growth, while government consumption has been slightly reduced, despite the government’s big plans for infrastructure and energy investments over the next five years.

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