Investing overseas
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Analysts suggest that portfolios containing emerging market investments may result in higher returns with lower risk than strictly domestic portfolios. Overseas investing permits diversification, reducing risk. In determining where, when and how much to invest, several factors should be considered. Emerging markets may have risks not usually seen in developed nations, such as political changes, currency valuation and communciation difficulties. Mutual fund investment allows instand diversification. Asset allocation of 10% to 25% of total portforlio to international investments is advised, using dollar-cost averaging. Overall costs should be considered.
Publication Name: Hispanic Business
Subject: Ethnic, cultural, racial issues/studies
ISSN: 0199-0349
Year: 1999
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Investing in turbulent times
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The turbulence in the stock market worries many investors who had become accustomed to the ongoing bull market, and new avenues for investment are being investigated. Investment advice from varous brokers is presented. The advice varies, but some themes are consistent, such as the recommendation to diversify and the importance played investor age.
Publication Name: Hispanic Business
Subject: Ethnic, cultural, racial issues/studies
ISSN: 0199-0349
Year: 1998
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Holding steady in turbulent times
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The Hispanic Business Boardroom Elite Directory shows that Hispanics held 96 board seats at the top 1,000 companies in the US in 1999.
Publication Name: Hispanic Business
Subject: Ethnic, cultural, racial issues/studies
ISSN: 0199-0349
Year: 2000
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