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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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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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