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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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The Fifth Beatle of Bull Markets

By Become a Better Investor | Feb 16, 2018
Top 5 of the Week of February 12 - Become a #betterinvestor

In our Top 5 this week, we look at issues with one-year investment performance data, history’s least-known bull market, and the bond market’s broken record pundits. All this and more…

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Deflation Has Been Rare in the US Since 1964

By Andrew Stotz | Feb 15, 2018

Chart of the Day: US has only had deflation in 2% of months since 1964. First, following the Global Financial Crisis and the second period of deflation followed the oil price drop that began in late 2014.

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Japan Shows That Long-Term Deflation Is Bad for the Stock Market

By Andrew Stotz | Feb 14, 2018
#Japan shows that long-term #deflation is bad for the #StockMarket | #ChartOfTheDay

Chart of the Day: Japan’s economy recovered and boomed after WWII until the early 1990s. It was during part of this boom that the country experienced its high-inflation periods. Japan shows that long-term deflation is bad for stock market returns.

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Philippines Has the Highest Gearing in Asia

By Andrew Stotz | Feb 13, 2018

Chart of the Day: Philippines had the highest gearing and the only country above 100%. Taiwan’s low gearing is partly explained by about 50% of total market cap is Info Tech companies, which usually have much cash.

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China Trades Below the World on PB but Offers Same ROE

By Andrew Stotz | Feb 12, 2018

Chart of the Day: Indonesia is most expensive on PB in Asia, followed by India. They also have the highest ROE. China A trades below the World but offers ROE that is in line.

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