Investorial

During a recent sit-down with some of my Taiwanese friends, the discussion topic invariably shifted to stocks and stock markets. I am not Taiwanese, but I was curious as to how the Taiwanese investors and their stock exchange worked. It turned out to be a revelation of how a stock market can be affected by various inefficiences, cultural and political issues. Here are some of my findings from that night and from my past inquiries:

Like many Asian markets, the stock exchanges uses a numbering system rather than a alphabetical ticker system, comparable to the race-track where gamblers bet on horses by the numbers as well! What was more interesting was the fact that (more…)

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I highly regard Sir John Templeton’s history as a value investor. Even at the age of 93, he’s still very actively investing and when he speaks, the invesment world listens! Here’s a list of 5 Steps to Financial Success from Sir John. Take calculated risks. Save, don’t spend. Shop for value investments. Take advantage of international free markets. Minimize your taxes.

The only one that doesn’t move me much is the idea of taking advantage of international free markets. It is a good idea, but one that consumes much more resources and attention than I can afford at the moment. I guess, if you got the will, you’ll find a way!

View the entire article, with detailed explanations, here [via TheStreet.com]