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Lower Your Risk in Malaysia

By Become a Better Investor | Jan 4, 2017

Malaysia’s economy is growing relatively quickly at 4.25% in the third quarter but has slowed down slightly from the 4.59% rate in the second quarter of 2016. Overall, Malaysia is moderately attractive in Asia.

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Analysts Less Negative on China Heading into 2017

By Become a Better Investor | Jan 3, 2017

Watching the Street is our analysis of analyst consensus. Analysts have turned more optimistic on China after having the weakest recommendation in Asia 2014-15.

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Heading into 2017, China Remains Unattractive

By Become a Better Investor | Jan 2, 2017

The market appears to have returned to double-digit EPS growth this year, after earnings fell in 2014 and 2015. Yet stocks remain the second most expensive in Asia at 16x PE expected in 2017.

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Learn the Art of Doing Nothing

By Become a Better Investor | Dec 30, 2016
Top 5 of the Week December 26 - Become a #betterinvestor

In our Top 5 this week, we discuss the vital skills you need for business and success, look at lessons in behavioral finance, and examine the latest investing trend. All this and more…

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Indonesia Features Highest ROE

By Become a Better Investor | Dec 29, 2016

Overall, Indonesia is seeing positive growth, and all pillars are contributing to GDP growth. Like most economies, Indonesia’s economy is mainly driven by private consumption and investment. Analysts expect Indonesia to deliver the highest ROE in Asia in 2017 at 16.1%.

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Analysts Remain Neutral on India

By Become a Better Investor | Dec 28, 2016

India hasn’t been a “buy” in Asia for the past 5 years. But recently, analysts have moved it from “sell” to “neutral”.

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The World’s Fastest Indian (Economy)

By Become a Better Investor | Dec 27, 2016

Normally used to sitting in China’s shadow, India has recently surpassed its cousin to become the fastest growing economy in Asia. This is mainly the result of heavy private consumption, but government consumption growth has also helped.

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“Neutral” Rating Continues in Hong Kong

By Become a Better Investor | Dec 26, 2016

Analysts remain “neutral” on Hong Kong, a streak that began earlier this year, after 4 years of rating the country a “buy” in Asia.

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Is Soaring US Debt Truly Troublesome?

By Become a Better Investor | Dec 23, 2016
Top 5 of the Week December 19 - Become a #betterinvestor

In the Top 5 this week, we uncover faulty Wall Street assumptions, discuss the impact of rising U.S. debt, and reveal the problems with backtesting. All this and more…

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A Thai Hospital Chain Serves the World

By Become a Better Investor | Dec 22, 2016

Bangkok Chain Hospital Public Company Limited is engaged in hospital operations and health-care services. It operates 11 hospitals under three brands—World Medical Center, Kasemrad and Karunvej—throughout Thailand’s provinces.

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