Where in the world should I invest: an insider’s guide to making money around the globe

A fascinating exploration of which countries offer promising investment opportunities for Americans now and in the years to comeMost emerging markets investment guides focus on financial metrics, but fail to provide the reader with new and relevant insights into the history of the countries, the views of the people on the street, and the financial shenanigans that go on behind the scenes, that make for truly informed investing. As a result, despite the growing interest in investing in these markets, investors are often missing key opportunities because they either have incorrect information about a country where they might invest, or simply don't know what questions they should be asking. Where In the World Should I Invest: An Insider's Guide to Making Money Around theGlobe is here to help.Drawing on author Karim Rahemtulla's personal experiences traveling the globe and exploring the capitals where business is transacted, the book outlines the perils, pitfalls, and rewards of investing in "low float" markets.The essential resource for taking the right steps in exploring investment opportunities in foreign and emerging marketsExpert advice from an author with 20 years experience covering emerging marketsCommentary on the expectations of foreign investors, the fears of investing abroad, how to set up legal offshore accounts, and much morePacked with unique insights into twenty countries and regions around the globe based on the author's extensive interviews and travels, Where In the World Should I Invest is a must-read for anyone thinking of expanding their investment portfolio overseas. INDICE: Foreword Know Where to Look by Bill Bonner ixAcknowledgments xviiIntroduction What You Should Know Before You Invest 1Chapter 1 Journeys to China 7Chapter 2 India: Heaven or Hell? 43Chapter 3 Egypt: The Rise of North Africa 65Chapter 4 Vietnam: The Tiger Cub of Asia 73Chapter 5 Cambodia: Land of theEight-Hand Massage 83Chapter 6 Thailand: So Much for Potential 91Chapter 7 Turkey: Knocking at the Door 99Chapter 8 Singapore: The Model of Efficiency . . . and Sometimes Boredom! 111Chapter 9 Russia and the CIS: Painful Prosperity—Reinventing a Society 121Chapter 10 Brazil: The Girl from Ipanema . . . Got Carjacked! 133Chapter 11 Chile: A Diamond in South America’s Rough 143Chapter 12 Africa: African Renaissance 153Chapter 13 Central America and Mexico 171Chapter 14 Eastern Europe: As the Euro Goes . . . 183Chapter 15 Argentina: Fountainsof Wealth 189Conclusion Investing in Emerging Market Stocks 195Appendix WorldOil Consumption Chart 203Additional Sources 209About the Author 211Index 213

• ISBN: 978-1-118-17191-2
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 240
• Fecha Publicación: 18/04/2012
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés