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I'm not sure which would be better, invest in a single country you know that might have a chance to grow or investing in a continent that mixes both good and bad. With the growing influence of groups like the Muslim Brotherhood and other factions of…
The Chinese as well as the other Asian peoples have always loved gold. Physical gold that is. Along with a high savings rate, Asians invest their money into gold, real estate and other tangible assets as a financial backup in case something happens …
BobC, excellent post. Anyone with a long term outlook should continue with Asia and/or buy the dips. There is still lots of growth to come as the middle class forms and expands which will fuel autos, tech, and real estate. One fact that has always g…
Not something I would invest in. It is too young a fund and with that kind of minimum investment that is a lot of exposure to one style unless your assets are really beaucoup bucks.
Just my opinion
I have both MAPIX and MAINX along with MAPTX as part if my holdings. I consider MAINX an integral part of my bond portfolio not only for what it holds but also knowing that Matthews runs a good shop and their funds are top notch when it comes to Asi…
Good points Bee. The ratio of housing prices to worker salaries has also gone bonkers. My father purchased a house in the mid seventies for $19,500 and his annual wages were around $12,000.
Nowadays we also have the Chinese buying up properties i…
I received a email from Matthews regarding the closing of MAPIX. They mentioned that they have a Luxembourg based MAPIX that will still be open. I still have my holding though.
They are starting two new funds, the Asia Focus Fund and the Emerging A…
Thanks Skeeter. Before I comment I must apologize for hijacking your thread.
This whole bond market fiasco has been cooking for some time. We are living in a truly historic time financially. I have been holding onto my fixed income allocation but …
Thanks Max for the tip. I have been looking at this ASIOX lately and wondering about what to do with it. It is 8% of my portfolio right now. American Century has most of my business. I have the following; AOMIX, (which is my core holding) ARYVX whi…
