Dr Mark Mobius is one of the most renowned fund managers in the world. The Templeton Emerging Markets Fund that he manages has risen 11-fold since its launch in the late 1980s. This equates to a return of over 12% a year.In a recent interview with The Times Online in London Dr Mobius offered some advice for investors. As investment advisors ourselves, we thought it worthwhile taking a closer look at his advice.His first piece of advice was to...more
When it comes to purchasing a new property, you may want to consider obtaining an investment loan. This option should only be considered if you want to purchase a second home for either the purpose of resale or to use as a rental income. There are many advantages to securing an investment loan for this type of property purchase, and in some places it is the only option open to those who want to purchase investment property. While on the surface...more
When it comes to finding an investment loan, whether you want to purchase property or help fund a new product or an upcoming business it is always important to do your homework. Even in todays economy there are many options available to an individual who would like to secure an investment loan, this is where taking the extra time to research your options has the potential of saving you thousands over the course of the loan. It is important to understand that there is a major difference between an investment loan and a mortgage or business loan, and these differences need to be understood even before you approach your financial institution. All loans are not created equal and understanding the purpose of each option can have very positive effects on your bottom line. When it comes to investing in property either for resale or for potential rental income it is important to know that the loan you will need is an investment loan, not a mortgage. While both loans seem the same on the surface, in actuality they are very different. There are many tax incentives and programs that are available to those who have a mortgage on a property that are not available for those who have an...more
Lasted one year, known as the "Contract of the King" richest man in Taiwan's IT industry, Foxconn Group Chairman Terry Gou in Sichuan achieved his commitment. Terry Gou tall, dark hair, very straight red suit plus ties, filled with energy, unlike people who have almost 60 years of age. He in charge of the Foxconn Technology Group is the world's...more
Its hard for many to consider gold an overbought commodity during our current economic conditions, especially after the precious metal emerged from two asset bubbles shinier than ever. Gold is currently trading near its all-time high at $1, 017 an ounce, nearly four times its April 2001 price of $255 an ounce, a decade low. These days, you have...more
If you're anything like me, the idea of your competition swooping in and getting deals away from your prospective clients is one of the worst parts of running your own business- be it the real estate investing business or any other business you're involved in. For the consumer, competition is a great thing- it causes companies to work harder, price their products more fairly, and try to create a better product than the competition. However, if you're the one trying to market and sell products, the competition can force you to work so hard, and whittle your profit margin so low, that eventually it's no longer worth your time to do business.Luckily for us, the mortgage foreclosure/tax property investing business works a little differently than other businesses. The competition is still alive and kicking, but in many cases it's not a threat to us, and can even help us in the long run.No one is offering quite the same "product" as you are in this business. Yes, we're all trying to get ahold of owners before their homes are permanently lost, and there are only so many of them. We may even end up calling the same owners about the same properties. However, each of us has a different...more
In , one that would be working on my wedding, I'd be most concerned with one thing, experience. The person behind the camera would have to prove to me that he's not practicing his craft on my special day, that he knows what he's doing and is capable...more
To know that one has a divine right to live in abundance means that one has a respect for nature's supply. Usually those who have become abundance conscious are also environmentally conscious. With respect to nature, many who have aligned themselves...more
In the last few years, the agriculture sector has witnessed a sharp rise in food prices. Rise in poverty and global warming is being predicted to cause more shortage of food and clean drinking water in the years to come. Developing nations are being...more
When it comes to making a choice between buying new medical equipments or used medical equipments, the latter one is always a wise choice. Used medical equipments are affordable and economical when compared to new ones. It is one of the innovative...more
With all the volatility of the stock market, have you ever wondered what alternatives are there to the stock market? One alternative to investing in the stock market, especially during times of exceptional volatility is in a Fixed...more
Expect the UnexpectedThe bears confidence is strong and the recent downturn is only strengthening that confidence. The bears conviction has been strong for months though and the markets have just kept going up.Thats why, as contrarians, we should be...more