Archive for August, 2008

Short-term mutual funds offer best returns (The Times of India)

Sunday, August 31st, 2008
In a scenario of negative returns from stock markets, liquid funds have posted the best average returns of close to 4% for the last six months.

Election stock market will follow money, not polls (CTV.ca)

Sunday, August 31st, 2008
With speculation about a fall federal election running rampant, business professors at the UBC are putting the final touches on a research project that could net savvy voters a tidy profit once ballots are cast.

Al-Thaqeb: KFH invests $275m in grand real estate project in China (AME Info)

Sunday, August 31st, 2008
Kuwait Finance House's (KFH) acting CEO Emad Al-Thaqeb stated that KFH signed a $275 speculation contract with Nan Hai Limited, which is a Chinese, to invest in Peninsula project, the biggest real estate development project in Shekou and Shenzhen areas in China.

4 or 5 funds will get you a diversified portfolio (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

Saturday, August 30th, 2008
What percentage of money to put into an asset class, and specifically where to invest the funds, are questions I've answered a few times, and I'll do so again. If this column is about anything, it's about hammering home a few main points. Investing should not be a chore.

Present Indian Stock Market Condition: Tips & Strategies

Friday, August 29th, 2008
Research group at NriInvestIndia.com anticipates the markets too stay choppy in the coming weeks due to the whole nuclear deal skepticism, assuming the outcome to be in India’s favour.