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Can Change in Asset Turnover Predict Future Return?

By A. Stotz Investment Research | May 25, 2017

In this Academic-Style Research we tested a fundamental factor, change in asset turnover, on a global universe of stocks. Asset turnover is a measure of efficiency, the ratio analyzes how efficient a company is in the use of its assets.

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Porter’s Three Types of Business Strategies

By Andrew Stotz | May 24, 2017

Strategy is about how a company picks which activities it engages in. It is also about how and where management decides to engage in those activities. Success is when that strategy generates a sustainable, above industry average profit.

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How to Make Your Company Financially World Class at Sasin

By Become a Better Investor | May 23, 2017

Pictures from How to Make Your Company Financially World Class at Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration of Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand on 23 May 2017.

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Indonesia and India Continue to Be High Interest Rate Countries

By Andrew Stotz | May 23, 2017
#Indonesia and #India Continue to Be High Interest Rate Countries

Chart of the Day: Indonesia and India continue to be high interest rate countries. Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong all maintain very low rates. At 3.5%, China has room to raise rates to slow bubbles.

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Thai Govt Bond Rate Rose to 3%, Moving in Step with Asia

By Andrew Stotz | May 22, 2017
Thai Govt #Bond Rate Rose to 3%, Moving in Step with Asia

Chart of the Day: US 10yr govt bond rate fell from 5% to 2% and has remained there since 2011. Thailand broke from Asia in 2014 and moved rates close to the US.

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Don’t Be an Ostrich Investor

By Become a Better Investor | May 19, 2017
Top 5 of the Week of May 15 - Become a #betterinvestor

In our Top 5 this week, we examine high market expectations, what’s happening in European stocks, and our current choices in today’s market. All this and more…

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The Illusion of Overconfidence | Overconfidence

By Alexander Wetterling | May 18, 2017

Have you ever met that guy who always has the answer for everything and is certain about being right? Did you know that 93% of Americans are above-average drivers? Either way, you should read this post.

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Warren Buffett Knows How to Deal with Painful Losses | Loss Aversion

By Alexander Wetterling | May 17, 2017

Remember that stock which you bought that went down by 30%, and you didn’t sell? If you are absolutely convinced that a stock will do well, but then the price falls by 30%, it’s easy to think: “It’s on sale! I’ll invest more” to avoid or delay the loss.

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Manila Water Co. Inc. – Fan Request

By Become a Better Investor | May 16, 2017

Philippines on Demand: A fan requested to see the World Class Benchmarking of Manila Water Co. Inc., so here it is. Profitable Growth has been solid at no. 2 for the past five years. Profitability has been the main strength and stable at a no. 2 rank.

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Pepsi Cola Products Philippines, Inc. – Fan Request

By Become a Better Investor | May 15, 2017

Philippines on Demand: A fan requested to see the World Class Benchmarking of Pepsi Cola Products Philippines, Inc., so here it is. Profitable Growth has been falling for the past 5 years at the company. Profit margin drags on Profitability.

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