In Chinese mythology, the white dragon symbolizes death and rebirth. This analogy seems applicable for foreign investors in Chinese equity markets this year. The recent rout in Chinese equity markets has come as a shock to many market participants, especially considering the downdraft in risk is isolated (for now) to this geographical region. Source: Bloomberg…
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Flying Too Close to the Sun
Many have heard the ancient Greek myth of Icarus, the boy who was granted the gift of flight by his father who crafted wings out of wax and feathers in order for the duo to escape the labyrinth to which they were confined. Icarus’s father had only one warning for his son and that was…
Are Fractional Shares Just a Gimmick?
One area of finance that has been getting a lot of attention lately is the concept of “fractional shares” and their use in investment portfolios. In an effort to make investing cheaper and more available to the masses, certain brokerages are allowing clients to buy fractional shares so that investors aren’t burdened with having to…