by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Frontier Markets
You may have seen the terms “frontier markets” and “emerging markets” if you’re an international investor or simply well-read. But it’s not as obvious what they really are. Sure, you can probably guess these economies are faster-growing and generally less developed...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Editor's Picks
A trade war between the United States and China looks like it’s already begun. Indeed, government run People’s Daily even agrees. The US-China trade war’s “official start” was announced through the most widely read newspaper in Asia. Investors sometimes buy...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Frontier Markets
Frontier markets are often overlooked and misunderstood by investors. Some people incorrectly label frontier markets as “dangerous”, while at the same time putting all their eggs in one basket and only investing close to home. Yet these rapidly growing, undiscovered...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Stocks
Last updated February 21st, 2019. Stocks are usually the first asset class that comes to mind when talking about “investments”. They’re also the most common way for people to invest abroad. Global real estate and private equity are just too complicated for some...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog
Last updated March 5th, 2019. Laos is one of the fastest growing countries in Asia. Strong exports and its burgeoning service sector helped the Lao economy surge by 6.6% in 2018. The Asian Development Bank predicts even faster GDP growth of 6.9% going forward...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog
Last updated March 24th, 2019. 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 student housing in the U.K. or stocks in Japan. It’s certainly...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Editor's Picks
Last updated March 2nd, 2019. Buying gold is often a go-to choice for investors wanting to hedge themselves against inflation and currency risk. You certainly won’t find any shortage of people talking about the benefits of (and trying to sell you!) gold bullion. Gold...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Editor's Picks
Last updated February 2nd, 2019. If you’re familiar with any frontier market in Asia, it’s probably Myanmar. Myanmar’s was one of the world’s most oppressive dictatorships until not long ago. That finally changed back in 2015 when its first...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Frontier Markets
Last updated February 10th, 2019. Cambodia is among the fastest growing countries on the planet. Undervalued and unexplored, multinational firms including Starbucks, Samsung, and Nike have just recently started investing in Cambodia. Many global investors are buying...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Countries
Last updated January 6th, 2019. People often think of Myanmar when anyone mentions “frontier markets” in Asia. Over the past decade, the media has exemplified Myanmar’s story of political and economic reform – and for good reason too. The...
