Most people know that stock markets across the globe had a great year in 2017. Few people take the time to review what didn't work in the past year. This chart from Deutsche Bank helps us visualize the returns (in US dollars) of various asset classes across the globe. Personally, my "invest-able" asset classes are … Continue reading The Worst Asset Class in 2017
2018 Stock Market Predictions
It's that time of year again! No, not the holidays - stock market prediction time! The 2018 predictions are starting to roll in and the results look great: economists at some of the largest asset managers are expecting gains of about 7 to 10 percent in the US markets next year. This may sound good … Continue reading 2018 Stock Market Predictions
Against The Gods
I recently picked up "Against The Gods - A Remarkable Story of Risk" by Peter L. Bernstein because it was on a number of must-read lists for investing nerds. The book is essentially history book on the topic of risk. It begins with early man and the belief that whatever happens to us in life … Continue reading Against The Gods
How to Get a 10474% Return
How would you like a 10,474% return on your investment dollar? Here is how you could have achieved that seemingly amazing number. If you had invested $1000 in Aluminum Company of America (now Alcoa) in 1917 you would now have $105,743.77 - a return of exactly 10,474%* (please see referenced Forbes article below). Note that … Continue reading How to Get a 10474% Return
Investing Trends: Emerging Markets
If you are a US based investor, you can be forgiven for ignoring Emerging Market stocks over the last few years. Investors tend to gravitate towards good returns and Emerging Market returns have been anything but good in recent years. However, things are looking up for this overlooked asset class. 2016 was the first positive … Continue reading Investing Trends: Emerging Markets
