by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog
Moving part of your assets abroad generally leads to lower risk and higher returns. But not all global investments are equal. Ask anyone who invested in Russia or Brazil lately. These “emerging markets” aren’t emerging at all. In fact, both are now going through a...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog
Last updated July 7th, 2019. There isn’t a shortage of investment advice on the internet. A majority of the time, suggestions revolve around stocks or property that others think you should buy. People saying where you should not invest are less common. The...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Introduction
Last updated March 14th, 2019. Some countries love making things hard on foreign investors. Asia’s emerging economies have immense growth prospects, yet unreasonable levels of bureaucracy and corruption still plague several nations. That shouldn’t stop you...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Advice, Blog
Last updated October 30th, 2018. Diversifying abroad is one of the best things you can do for your portfolio. People tend to live in a bubble, forgetting about the countless investment options outside their home country. The fact is: anyone investing offshore...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Property
Last updated April 19th, 2019. Real estate prices remain stagnant in Kuala Lumpur and Penang, Malaysia’s two largest cities, which are suffering from oversupply. Meanwhile, the Malaysian Ringgit is hovering at around its lowest level against the U.S....
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Property
Last updated May 13th, 2019. Foreign investors purchase Thai real estate more than any other place in Asia. That’s probably because of a strong tourism sector with Bangkok ranked as the most visited city on the planet. People often come to Thailand, enjoy...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Introduction
Last updated March 17th, 2019. You may be surprised that some countries completely skipped the 2008 Global Financial Crisis. It’s even more shocking that several places managed to avoid recession for over two decades. A select few markets in emerging Asia have a...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog
Last updated June 21st, 2019. You’re supposed to put part of your portfolio in bonds with the rest being a mix of stocks and cash. At least, this is what investment advisers have told people for decades. That might be a slight oversimplification. The exact...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog
Last updated July 9th, 2019. The Singapore real estate market is among the world’s most expensive. Housing prices in this city-state rank second highest in Asia, just behind Hong Kong. You would have to pay in the range of US$2 million just to buy a tiny, two-bedroom...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Guides
Last updated February 15th, 2019. Investors seeking higher returns often choose emerging markets. Property and stocks in these countries have become a standard asset class for anyone seeking superior long-term gains. The term “emerging markets” involves dozens of...
