Global Bargain Hunting
Global Bargain Hunting shows nonprofessional investors how to reap investment profits from the tremendous economic growth potential of developing countries. Describing a variety of strategies, this book shows you how to significantly reduce investment risk and increase profit from an expected recovery in emerging markets. In this book, you will find out how emerging market bonds, real estate, and natural resource securities can help round out the portfolios of those with substantial assets. It also covers the most up-to-date changes in the global financial landscape in a new introduction written especially for this book.
A guide to the world of emerging global market investing includes strategies for tapping into this market and explains how to find global investment bargains.
Completely updated to include late-breaking information on changing global markets, this book introduces readers to the most exciting money-making opportunity of the 21st century.
In Global Bargain Hunting, you will find out:
Why long-term investment is the key to financial success in emerging markets
How to adjust asset allocation and risk exposure for a variety of life-cycle investment objectives (high growth, college expenses, retirement, etc.)
Why low-cost, low-turnover index funds should be the core of a well-diversified international portfolio
How emerging market bonds, real estate, and natural resource securities can help round out the portfolios of those with substantial assets
The most up-to-date changes in the global financial landscape in a new introduction written especially for this edition
Table of Contents
Introduction to the Paperback Edition
Part One - The Riches to be Reaped
Chapter 1: Investment Opportunities Flourish Outside the Developed World
Chapter 2: The Price Is Right on the Other Side
Part Two - The Dangers to be Avoided
Chapter 3: Political Instability Can Sour Many an Investment Opportunity
Chapter 4: Lawlessness Makes Emerging Markets a Dangerous Jungle
Chapter 5: Volatility Guarantees a Bumpy Investment Ride
Chapter 6: How Diversification Can Reduce Risk
Part Three - How to Invest in Emerging Markets
Chapter 7: The Professionally Managed Approach
Chapter 8: The Indexed, or Computer-Managed Approach
Chapter 9: The Self-Directed Approach: Actively Managing Your Emerging-Market Portfolio
Chapter 10: Bargains in Bonds, Real Estate, and Natural Resources
Chapter 11: Investment Strategies and Specific Recommendations
A Final World
References
Acknowledgments