The land of the rising sum
Article Abstract:
Japanese warrant funds and unit trusts are performing well, and smaller companies in growth industries can be described as 'New Japan'. These new companies tend to be more geared to stockholders, and executives often have large stakes in their companies. Japan is undergoing an economic recovery, but Japanese stock prices could still be affected by problems with the US stock market. The Japanese yen is still too strong, and the government deficit has heavy funding requirements, but the economic recovery looks set to continue, helped by a number of factors such as a rise in consumer confidence.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2000
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Going continental
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The attractions of stocks from mainland Europe for investors are examined in detail, including funds specialising in these stocks.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2001
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Trackers to avoid
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Tracker funds avoid risk that is specific to stocks, but they bring poor returns when markets drop as a whole, and manager may have to buy poor quality stocks and stocks in sectors that are in decline. Tracker funds are not suitable for the Japanese market, where active funds can bring better returns. Active funds perform better in markets that are not efficient since there is more of an opportunity to spot value. The US and United Kingdom are seen as mature markets, so more suitable for tracker funds.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1998
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