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India Has Beaten the World Since 1997

By Become a Better Investor | Jan 16, 2017

Earnings growth and profitability in India are significantly higher than that in both Asia and the World as a whole. However, the Indian business community operates with higher balance sheet risk, as debt is somewhat higher in the majority of Indian sectors compared to the global average.

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Massive Profitability in Expensive Indian Consumer Staples

By Become a Better Investor | Jan 13, 2017

India’s ROE is expected at 16% in 2017, well above the World average. Consumer Staples is the most profitable sector by far, with an ROE of 34%! However, it’s the most expensive sector in India even when taking the high ROE into account.

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All Assets Are an Investment in Some Hands and a Speculation in Others

By Become a Better Investor | Jan 13, 2017
Top 5 of the Week of January 2nd - Become a #betterinvestor

In our Top 5 this week, we look at the influence of historical data, the power of brutal honesty, and the difference between investing and speculation. All this and more…

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Thailand Is Second Most Attractive in Asia

By Become a Better Investor | Jan 12, 2017

Overall, Thailand is the second most attractive market in Asia and GDP growth is mainly driven by exports. Investment is, however, a drag on GDP growth.

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Thailand Still a ‘Buy’ in Asia

By Become a Better Investor | Jan 11, 2017

Analysts have had positive recommendations on Thailand for 5 years now, and it’s currently a “buy” in Asia.

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Taiwan’s High-Risk, High-Yield Market

By Become a Better Investor | Jan 10, 2017

Overall, the Taiwanese economy has been growing fairly slowly. Exports and investment are dragging on growth in private consumption. Taiwan’s forward-looking dividend yield is the highest in Asia.

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Steady Momentum Could Soon Make Indonesia a ‘Buy’

By Become a Better Investor | Jan 9, 2017

Analyst recommendations have gradually improved over the past five years, and now Indonesia is on the verge of a “buy” recommendation.

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One Portfolio Does Not Fit All

By Become a Better Investor | Jan 6, 2017
Top 5 of the Week of January 2nd - Become a #betterinvestor

In our first Top 5 of the new year, we check out winning funds that are actually losers, the underrated threat of tactical investing, and the real enemy of bonds. All this and more…

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Singapore, a Heavy Exporter at a Low Multiple

By Become a Better Investor | Jan 6, 2017

Unlike most of its peers in Asia, who are often led by private consumption, the Singapore economy is driven by net exports. Singapore has a cheap valuation as a whole due to relatively weak fundamentals.

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The Philippines: Falling from Grace

By Become a Better Investor | Jan 5, 2017

High growth remains a feature of The Philippines’ economy, however, strong private consumption and investment have been greatly reduced by a severe trade deficit. The country has the highest valuation in Asia.

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