emerging markets

Emerging vs. Frontier Markets: What’s the Difference?

Emerging vs. Frontier Markets: What’s the Difference?

As a global investor, you've perhaps heard the terms “frontier markets” and “emerging markets” plenty of times before. At a first glance, it might seem self-explanatory what these terms mean. Sure, it's common knowledge among investors that both frontier and emerging...

Investing in Thailand Property: The Ultimate Guide

Investing in Thailand Property: The Ultimate Guide

Last updated April 15th, 2024. A greater number of foreigners buy property in Thailand than any other country in Asia. There are several reasons why Thailand is the most popular choice among real estate investors worldwide. Located in the heart of Southeast Asia,...

Buying Real Estate in Turkey: A Value Trap?

Buying Real Estate in Turkey: A Value Trap?

Last updated January 25th, 2024. Foreigners are buying Turkish real estate more than ever. Home values in Istanbul are still among Asia’s lowest and the government is actively encouraging property investment. Is it possible these foreign investors are making a mistake...

Buying Stocks in Asia: The Ultimate Guide

Buying Stocks in Asia: The Ultimate Guide

Last updated September 4th, 2023.   Buying stocks in Asia is a superb way to enhance your portfolio. The continent hosts over three dozen equity exchanges and a diverse range of different countries, from fully developed economies to frontier markets. Asia is the...

3 Weak Emerging Markets That Are Barely Growing

3 Weak Emerging Markets That Are Barely Growing

Last updated January 13th, 2024.   The term "emerging market" brings to mind a country with an outstanding economy growing quicker than most. Emerging markets are typically going through a phase of rapid urbanization, rising foreign investment, and improved...

Why China Manufacturing is Uncompetitive

Why China Manufacturing is Uncompetitive

Last updated November 15th, 2023.   China is the world's largest exporter and manufacturer; it's much larger than its competitors by a wide margin. There's no surprise that the country usually comes to mind first when Asia's economic growth is mentioned. With...

Asia’s Emerging Economies: These 3 Are Booming

Asia’s Emerging Economies: These 3 Are Booming

Last updated October 8th, 2023. Despite the gloom and doom about Japan’s aging population and China’s property bubble, Asia isn't defined by only two countries. There are almost 50 jurisdictions on the world's largest continent - from Turkey, to Japan, and everything...

Chinese Yuan’s Future: Will it Rise or Fall?

Chinese Yuan’s Future: Will it Rise or Fall?

Last updated March 6th, 2024. China quickly transformed into one of the world’s strongest economic powers over the past few decades. As a result, investing in Chinese yuan became one of the most popular choices among currency traders. The Chinese yuan's use is now...

Best Places to Invest? They Aren’t Where You Think

Best Places to Invest? They Aren’t Where You Think

Last updated July 26th, 2023.   There isn't any shortage of investment advice on the internet. Everyone appears to have their own ideas about the best places to invest, whether it's stocks in Korea or student housing in Singapore. It's certainly no coincidence...

Why Buying an Emerging Markets ETF is a Bad Idea

Why Buying an Emerging Markets ETF is a Bad Idea

Last updated July 25th, 2023.   There are lots of investors who buy shares in an emerging markets ETF and incorrectly believe they've diversified internationally. Countless times, a client has told me they're "already investing in emerging markets!" because they...