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February 1, 2019 Mutual Funds No Comments

The Latest Victim of 2018’s Stock Rout Is the World’s Largest Pension Fund

The Latest Victim of 2018’s Stock Rout Is the World’s Largest Pension Fund The world’s largest pension fund may have incurred a record loss after a global equity rout last quarter pummeled an asset class that made up about half of its investments. Total assets at Japan’s Gov… Continue reading at bloomberg.com Liquid Stock Launches […]

May 20, 2017 Headlines No Comments

Why the Rout in Retail Shouldn’t Be a Big Worry for U.S. Economy

Why the Rout in Retail Shouldn’t Be a Big Worry for U.S. Economy Even with the “eye-catching headlines about store closings” and other recent … And the American shopper, the pillar of the household spending-driven economy, remains on solid ground amid robust job growth, improving finances, and low borrowing … Continue reading at bloomberg.com Nigeria […]

March 15, 2016 Dividends No Comments

Mining rout hits FTSE as Antofagasta scraps dividend

Mining rout hits FTSE as Antofagasta scraps dividend Mining stocks have tumbled after copper producer Antofagasta (ANTO) cancelled its final dividend following a 58% slide in profits. Shares in the miner tumbled 8.4% to 492.6p, while rival miners were also dragged to the bottom of the FTSE 100, which fell 39 … Continue reading at […]

November 18, 2015 Canadian No Comments

Canadian Stocks Fall, Resume Slide as Commodity Rout Deepens

Canadian Stocks Fall, Resume Slide as Commodity Rout Deepens The rally in Canadian stocks Monday was short-lived, as the selloff in equities resumed amid a slide in commodities prices. A day after halting the longest slide in more than a decade, Canadian equities reversed early gains to end the session lower. Continue reading at bloomberg.com […]

The old Chinese curse, "may you live in interesting times", has particular relevance to the current epoch of U.S. history. There's a lot going on right now, much of it scary. Major investors around the world are responding to the events of our perilous age by sinking their dollars, deutschmarks and yen into gold, silver and palladium; Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, and billionaire speculator George Soros to name but a few. Big financial institutions like the Central Banks of Russia and China are also leaping onto the metals bandwagon driving the price of these precious commodities ever higher.

Angel investors are one of the financing options that you can look into when you decide to start your own business venture. Business start-up is not only a crucial process it also requires a lot of time, effort, and of course money. If you do not have the money needed to fund your business, then how can you start your operation? That is why, when you start planning your business venture, you have to carefully consider your capital. And if you do not have a large amount to start with, you can rely on angel investors to provide you capital. But before looking for one, you have to make sure that you understand the angel investors definition.

Ratings are a very important element in trying to distinguish between good and bad funds. Good research, however, goes far beyond just looking for five stars or an A+. When evaluating funds, look at the quantitative, measurable characteristics of a fund: returns up against the benchmark, costs, risks, taxes and manager tenure. Use rating systems as part of your research, but remember: just because the analysts give them top marks, it does not mean they will be the best investment in the future, and doesn't it mean that they'll be the best investment for you in particular. Take the time to understand how the ratings were achieved. This will be the first step to educating yourself about funds.