There’s a bubble forming in India. Property Prices have risen 16% a year over the past four years, well ahead of average income. In some parts of India, the prices have doubled twice. Now that mortgage rates have increased sharply, property prices in Mumbai and Bangalore have already started to fall. The stock market is [...]
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With a number of expensive stock markets, there are still attractive markets in the world. Do you know where you can still make money? Apart from expensive markets such as India and China, there are others in Asia and Europe. This is based on my reflection by an article by Lorna Tan in The Sunday [...]
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With a booming stock market everywhere, is it time to sell? An article in The Straits Times by Lorna Tan summarise some of the markets that are overpriced and those that are still attractive. One way is to buy unit trusts that focus on the various countries. Another way to buy into markets from all [...]
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Currently, I have three unit trusts that had made more than 10% in 2 months. I may make even more if there are no sales charges and expenses for unit trusts. Fidelity Latin America USD Legg Mason SEA Special Sits Lion Capital Singapore/Malaysia http://www.Fundsupermart.com has reduced its sales charges from 2.25% to 2%, though you [...]
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I was analysing the prices of Lion Capital Philippines a few weeks ago, and the fund appeared to be doing very well. It was at 60% of its original value, which meant that many holders had lost money if they bought it long time ago. However, the percentage increases were very high for each year. [...]
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