by Reid Kirchenbauer | Advice, Blog
Last updated November 2nd, 2019. Investment advisers, especially those in the western world, usually tell their clients they cannot beat the market. They’ll say a “market average” return of about 7% per year is the best you can get over the...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog
Last updated December 14th, 2019. The Belt and Road Initiative, sometimes called the New Silk Road, deserves way more attention than it gets. China’s pet project could change the very nature of our global economy during the next several decades. For over 1,500...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Guides
Last updated July 28th, 2019. Land (along with real estate in general) is one of the investments that you can physically touch and see with your own eyes. Not every investor cares about this sort of thing. Yet some people do and “physicality”...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog
Last updated April 6th, 2019. I should start this article off by clarifying that there’s no such thing as a truly recession proof country. This should be obvious. Every investment has its risks. Anywhere can plunge into a recession with little notice. With that said,...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Countries
Last updated December 14th, 2018. Indonesia is Southeast Asia’s largest and most populous country. Nonetheless, it’s stayed off the radar of investors despite strong growth along with an enormous consumer market. The economy is also rising at an...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Currencies
Last updated September 8th, 2019. Currencies around the world have depreciated against the U.S. Dollar for the past few years. It hasn’t been limited to a few different countries or regions either. The pound, euro, rupee, yuan, and just about every other...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Guides
Last updated September 14th, 2018. Thailand is often the first stop for tourists in Asia. Its capital of Bangkok is the world’s most visited country with more than 21 million arrivals last year. As such, many people getting their first glimpse of emerging Asia...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Countries
Last updated November 12th, 2018. Buying Philippines property is a bet on economic and demographic trends. The archipelago is not just Southeast Asia’s second most populous country with over 100 million people – it’s also the region’s fastest...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Editor's Picks
Last updated January 18th, 2019. People sometimes want me to approve of their global investment plan. “Is buying property in (country name) a good investment?” they’ll ask. I always happily answer this question. However, I answer it relative to other investments they...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Introduction
Last updated February 6th, 2019. People sometimes ask why I started a business solely dedicated to investing in Asia. Why is it better to invest in Asia than elsewhere? Why shouldn’t there be an “InvestEuropean” if there’s an “InvestAsian”? I packed my bags and moved...
