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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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Free Live Events with Andrew Stotz in Bangkok Week of 12 February 2018

By Become a Better Investor | Feb 9, 2018

Live Event: During the week of February 12, 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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Losing Money Together Is Still Losing Money

By Become a Better Investor | Feb 9, 2018
Top 5 of the Week of February 5 - Become a #betterinvestor

In our Top 5 this week, we look at who is behind the demise of active investing, reveal how pension funds generate returns, and imagine the next bear market. All this and more…

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Thailand and Indonesia Have Strong Fundamentals Relative to Asia

By Andrew Stotz | Feb 8, 2018

Chart of the Day: Hong Kong has the highest net margin, but lowest efficiency. Taiwan has the highest efficiency, but thin net margin. Thailand and Indonesia are strong on both.

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Care for Clients as You Would Your Mother

By Andrew Stotz | Feb 7, 2018
Are we really putting #investors first? Care for clients as you would your mother! #ethics #financialadvice

Are we really putting investors first? Through the story of my family, you’ll learn the 10 parts of the CFA Institute Statement of Investor Rights. Care for clients as you would your mother.

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China Has Had the Highest Revenue Growth, Thailand the Best Price Return

By Andrew Stotz | Feb 6, 2018
#China has had the highest revenue growth, #Thailand the best price return | #ChartOfTheDay

Chart of the Day: China has had the highest revenue growth, but price performance was below the World. In the past 6 months, Thailand and Japan saw the highest price change.

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Korea Trades at 9x PE and the Philippines at 20x and Korea Offers Better EPS Growth

By Andrew Stotz | Feb 5, 2018

Chart of the Day: Korea trades at low PE and is expected to see earnings growth in line with the World in 2018. The Philippines is expensive, trading above the US. Korea, China A, and India all trade at PEG ratios below 1.

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