Description
Book SynopsisA fascinating exploration of which countries offer promising investment opportunities for Americans now and in the years to come Most 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 the Globe 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, pit
Table of Contents
Foreword Know Where to Look by Bill Bonner ix
Acknowledgments xvii
Introduction What You Should Know Before You Invest 1
Chapter 1 Journeys to China 7
Chapter 2 India: Heaven or Hell? 43
Chapter 3 Egypt: The Rise of North Africa 65
Chapter 4 Vietnam: The Tiger Cub of Asia 73
Chapter 5 Cambodia: Land of the Eight-Hand Massage 83
Chapter 6 Thailand: So Much for Potential 91
Chapter 7 Turkey: Knocking at the Door 99
Chapter 8 Singapore: The Model of Efficiency . . . and Sometimes Boredom! 111
Chapter 9 Russia and the CIS: Painful Prosperity—Reinventing a Society 121
Chapter 10 Brazil: The Girl from Ipanema . . . Got Carjacked! 133
Chapter 11 Chile: A Diamond in South America’s Rough 143
Chapter 12 Africa: African Renaissance 153
Chapter 13 Central America and Mexico 171
Chapter 14 Eastern Europe: As the Euro Goes . . . 183
Chapter 15 Argentina: Fountains of Wealth 189
Conclusion Investing in Emerging Market Stocks 195
Appendix World Oil Consumption Chart 203
Additional Sources 209
About the Author 211
Index 213
