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Is There A Fine Line Between Investing and Gambling?

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We once heard an individual describe stock market investing as “sophisticated gambling”. Depending on who you’re looking at, it may or may not be true. First off, let us give our definition of gambling. Gambling is when an individual is up against high odds of a return and facing an infinite range of unknowns. An [...]

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Spotlight on Michael Lee-Chin

You may or may not have heard of him before, but after reading this post you’re likely to not forget him. Michael Lee-Chin is a Chinese-Jamaican Canadian billionaire, investing extraordinaire, bank owner, and philanthropist. He’s been profiled by Forbes as one of the world’s richest people. His wealth is currently valued at an estimated $1 [...]

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Emerging Market Bond Funds

Emerging Market funds have been producing remarkable returns this year considering the market. However, volatility is the price one pays when participating in the market. That’s why bundling your higher risk funds and stocks with bonds may be a smart move. An article in the December 2009 Black Enterprise Magazine suggested that one should consider [...]

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Future Looking Bright for Agriculture

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Agriculture should be a serious consideration of anyone looking for long-term investments. There is no doubt that agriculture plays a major role in our lives, providing us with the basics for food and energy. It serves as the baseline for our very existence. Now that prices are low, it provides an opportunity for those looking [...]

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Vietnam: New Tech Investment Hub

After China’s success in the tech world, investors are in search of their next rising star. Vietnam seems to have captured the interest of several big firms. One tech firm by the name of Socbay notably declined Google’s offer to buy them out. However, Socbay only represents one of the several emerging tech firms. Google’s [...]

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Why Looking at Emerging Markets is a Smart Move

Developed markets have been experiencing a beatdown for some time now. As a result, it has investors looking for greener pastures elsewhere. Emerging markets have remained in better standing and offer nice returns on investments. For those who made educated investments, the move is paying off. The Wall Street Journal reports that several banks in [...]

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Sitting Out Inflation/ Deflation

The economic market has been experiencing a lot of volatility. For the average investor, it’s a rollercoaster of gains and losses. It seems that amidst all of the confusion, there’s no certainty in which way the wind will blow tomorrow. What should you do? Defining inflation/ deflation How do you know which one you’re experiencing? [...]

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High End Collectibles Looking Sexy Right Now

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Investors are scrambling to diversify their portfolio in the midst of the volatile markets and US Dollar. It seems that high end collectibles are where investors have stashed their money in hopes of stability. We were inspired to write this piece after reading about the penny minted in 1795 that sold for $1.3 milllion dollars [...]

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