Fellow Investor,
Asian Tigers Revisited: The “Perfect Kid” — Part 3
If Singapore were a college student, it’d be the iconic student-athlete — a polite, white-bread, high-school valedictorian, a two-sport college
athlete, who also happens to be a top-ranked Division I running back, a Heisman trophy finalist and a future NFL star — a
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Despite the Dow hitting 10,000, and no matter whether the DOW ends the year at 11,000 or 9,000, savvy investors interested in
more-certain profits are banking that global markets, and the “other China” in particular, will continue to beat the pants off of Wall Street.
While many advisors will tell you that China is the place to park your money, I’m here to tell you that there’s an even better way to cash in on
China’s booming economy!
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Indeed, the number of times that Singapore appears at the top of global economic rankings is nothing short of astonishing — and kind of
annoying. Singapore has been ranked #1 in global innovation and competitiveness. It’s ranked first for having the most open economy for international
trade and investment. And it’s the world’s easiest
place to do business. And unlike, say, a (lucky) trust-fund country like Norway which pumps its wealth out of the ground, Singapore achieved all
this by dint of sheer hard work. Over the past 40 years, Singapore has transformed itself from an economic backwater to an Asian Tiger success story.
When this former British colony became a fully independent country in 1965, its per capita GDP was a lowly $511. Today, that figure has risen to
$53,192, making Singapore wealthier per person than the United States.
So, if you believe that betting on the perfect kid is a worthwhile investment strategy, you could do worse than to include Singapore
in your investment portfolio.
The “Perfect Kid”: Getting the Basics Right
A city-state located at the tip of the Malay Peninsula with a population of just over 4.8 million, ironically, the secret to
Singapore’s success is the diametric opposite of the individualistic, entrepreneurial-driven, quintessentially American success story of Silicon
Valley. Singapore’s authorities are famously interventionist, having power to prosecute individuals who violate laws relating to "improper use of
the Internet." They once even famously banned the sale of chewing gum.
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5 Forecasts Investors Need to Know Before March 1
Let’s face it. Every investor is in the midst of a battle. It’s a battle for your hard-earned wealth, and so far, you’re not winning.
The steps the Federal government is taking to reignite the economy are good for Wall Street banks and big corporations, but they’re not good for you
and your wealth.
But you can change your future. There are 5 critical forecasts that every investor needs to know before March 1 to protect their wealth. Heed my
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Its positively un-American approach to economic development notwithstanding, Singapore has gotten the basics right. And
Singapore’s low levels of corruption, skilled workforce, stable environment, and efficient infrastructure have made it arguably the greatest economic
success story among the Asian Tigers. Corporate tax is a mere 17% and personal taxes are only 20% on incomes over $300,000 Singaporean dollars
($213,000). In the midst of the Great Recession, unemployment never hit higher than 3.4% –a figure unimaginable to most Western economists. Recently,
Singapore also has become the world’s fastest-growing offshore banking center, and its strict bank secrecy laws and a favorable tax regime have put
the country on track to become the 21st century’s answer to Switzerland.
Not that it’s been clear sailing for Singapore over the past decade. Since the 1997-98 Asian financial crisis and the sudden downturn in
world trade in 2001-02, the government has intensified its efforts to nudge Singapore toward the development of a "knowledge-based" and
service economy. During the 1990s, Singapore was the world’s leading producer of disk drives. Today, like its neighbors, Singapore is facing the loss
of competitiveness against China. That’s why the philosopher kings of Singapore have embarked upon a mission to promote Singapore as a premier tourist
destination.
Singapore was hit hard by the global economic downturn, but has bounced back quickly. In the second and third quarters of the year,
GDP rose by nearly 9% and has now made up all but 1.8% off its peak. Property values have soared, forcing the government to take steps to prevent
possible asset bubbles. Singapore’s economy likely will expand at a rate of 6.5% in 2010 — a rate virtually unheard of for a country already
this wealthy.
The “Perfect Kid”: Path to Stock Market Profits
While the U.S. markets have had quite a run since last March, Singapore has outperformed the S&P 500 over the last 12 months by
almost two-to-one. Since the market bottomed in March of 2009, the iShares MSCI Singapore Index (EWS) is up an eye-popping 114%.
While the headlines blare about China’s and India’s economic achievements, Singapore just might be the single most under-appreciated
economic success story on the planet. And you too can participate in the fruits of this Asian Tiger’s remarkable economic success by investing in the
iShares MSCI Singapore Index (EWS) ETF.
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The Crash of 2010 Is Coming
We’re in the midst of The Mother of All Sucker’s Rallies. But those who aren’t fooled by it can avoid the
coming crash – and take advantage of the incredible buying opportunity that follows.
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As annoying as the Perfect Kid can be, it’s hard to argue with success — and profits.
Sincerely,
Nicholas A. Vardy
Editor, The Global Guru
P.S. Don’t miss Nicholas Vardy LIVE on Friday, February 5, 2010, 6 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. EST. That day, you’ll see him
live via Webcast from the Money Show in Orlando, Fla. Starting promptly at 6:00 p.m. EST, Nicholas will discuss “How to Invest Like
Harvard,” detailing the #1 secret behind the Harvard endowment fund’s extraordinary investment success, and how you can put that secret to
work in your own portfolio. To register for the Webcast,
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