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Chris Hunter, IL’s Financial Editor will bring you up-to-the-minute details of global investment plays that you won’t find anywhere else. And he’ll also tell you how to take advantage of what he uncovers. Find out more about investment insights on how to safely profit from the most important trend of the last 100 years--the shift of wealth from the “old” economies (such as the U.S., Europe and Japan) to the “new” economies of the future (such as Brazil, India and China).
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About Chris Hunter
Chris Hunter started his career as a commodities and energy analyst for the global financial news giant Reuters. He also worked as an investigative reporter in his native Dublin, Ireland.
Chris later realized it was more lucrative to apply his investigative skills to the markets. He has been working as a financial analyst with Agora Inc. since 2007 and became International Living’s financial editor this year.
He now splits his time between Buenos Aires, Berlin and Waterford, Ireland.
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International Living Investment Articles
A Great Addition to Your Investment PortfolioPosted on January 30, 2012 by Chris Hunter
This kind of “mega trend” may not be winning a lot of attention in the mainstream media. But it is a critical insight for global investors. The “Age of Man” is literally changing the face of the earth. As such, it will have profound implications on every investment decision you make.
How to Profit From This Spanish CompanyPosted on October 19, 2011 by Chris Hunter
Today I’m going to tell you that you should buy a Spanish phone company. Your friends may laugh at you. Let them. It’s easy to repeat Warren Buffett’s advice at dinner parties: “Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful.” It’s harder to follow when it comes to your own portfolio. But that is exactly what I recommend you do with this Spanish company.
Protect Your Retirement Now in 3 Easy StepsPosted on August 29, 2011 by Chris Hunter
With more than three in five U.S. workers in their 50s and 60s planning on working past 65 (and over half of them planning on working into their 70s and beyond), the American Dream continues to die a death. IL’s Chris Hunter offers some sound advice on what you can do to protect your retirement.
This Global Titan Is Officially “On Sale”Posted on July 30, 2011 by Chris Hunter
Some things in life are simple. For instance, I do almost all my clothes shopping when stores are running their winter or summer sales. You get exactly the same stuff…only cheaper. If you’re a dedicated fashion follower, this won’t work.
How to Protect Yourself from Washington’s CRAZY Debt GamesPosted on July 27, 2011 by Chris Hunter
We are usually focused on what is going on OUTSIDE America. But sometimes the situation INSIDE America becomes too serious to ignore. And this is one of those situations.
Huge Upside Potential in This Deeply Unpopular MarketPosted on July 25, 2011 by Chris Hunter
Buy low. It’s a simple concept. But it’s downright difficult to execute.
Buy Brazilian Beer and Grow RichPosted on July 24, 2011 by Chris Hunter
There’s special art to drinking beer in Brazil. One of my favorite haunts is Bar Filial in the Vila Madalena neighborhood of São Paulo.
The Monster Oil Hunt Nobody Is Talking AboutPosted on July 23, 2011 by Chris Hunter
One story the mainstream has missed is the recent rise in crude oil prices. As I type this, crude-oil futures contracts in New York are selling for $99 a barrel.
How to Invest in Brazil’s Biggest TrendPosted on July 21, 2011 by Chris Hunter
São Paulo – what a monster of a city! This was my first impression when I touched down in Guarulhos International Airport in April. This place makes the likes of L.A., Chicago and Toronto look small.
Demand for this Ultra Safe Currency Is about to SkyrocketPosted on July 19, 2011 by Chris Hunter
Some people just don’t understand gold or the role it plays in a post-financial crisis portfolio. Gold is interesting to us as global investors for three reasons.
Is This the “Holy Grail” of Agriculture Investing?Posted on July 18, 2011 by Chris Hunter
The last decade hasn’t been kind to paper assets. Meanwhile, hard assets – such as oil, gold, copper and food commodities – have all been hitting record highs.
This “Mammoth” Commodities Trend Is Still on CoursePosted on July 16, 2011 by Chris Hunter
Most of the time, the talking heads on CNBC churn out nothing but “noise.” The kind of stuff that’s more likely to cloud your investing outlook than make it any clearer.
My Personal Currency Protection PlanPosted on July 14, 2011 by Chris Hunter
If you’ve been following the financial news, you’ll know that global stock markets have been tanking this week.
5 Reasons to Avoid U.S. StocksPosted on July 11, 2011 by Chris Hunter
Here’s something you won’t hear on CNBC… The recent rally in U.S. stocks was the sharpest such surge since 1644, just before the Ming Dynasty collapsed and an outbreak of bubonic plague claimed hundreds of thousands of lives in Europe.
When Is a Dollar a Peso? (The Answer May Shock You…)Posted on July 9, 2011 by Martin Hutchinson
The U.S. dollar is on painful path of collapse. I’ve dubbed this the “pesofication” of the U.S. dollar.
Why I Love These Fuddy-Duddy CompaniesPosted on July 8, 2011 by Chris Hunter
Today, I want to dig a little deeper into this topic. Because it is one of the best investment opportunities available to U.S.-based investors today. This is especially true, if you’re the type of person who has no interest in checking the market everyday.
This “A-List” Stock Is Selling at a “D-List” PricePosted on July 6, 2011 by Chris Hunter
I’m in Barcelona, Spain. I’m here to see firsthand what’s going on, as Europe lurches closer to full-on crisis.
These Stocks Have the Best of Both WorldsPosted on July 4, 2011 by Chris Hunter
Last week, I was at an investor conference in Switzerland. As is typical these days, one of the big topics was investing in the emerging markets.
My Four Favorite Ways to Invest for the Commodities ReboundPosted on July 2, 2011 by Martin Hutchinson
If you’re like me, you’ve been invested in mining companies or oil producers the last couple of months because you expected a return to the strong commodity prices of early 2011. But if that’s the case, like me, you’re hurting.
This “Gold Secret” Is Getting OutPosted on July 1, 2011 by Chris Hunter
I recently had an interesting conversation with a representative of the World Gold Council. We were talking about the role of gold as a strategic asset – how holding gold can help you survive and thrive in the current spate of economic turbulence.
Russia: A Hidden GemPosted on June 29, 2011 by Chris Hunter
As you know, the last six months haven’t been stellar for the emerging markets. But what you’ve got to understand is that you can’t base your investing decisions on what’s happened in the past. Because the markets don’t care about the past. They care about what will happen in the future.
How You Can Profit from China’s Democratic RevolutionPosted on June 27, 2011 by Chris Hunter
I’ll be blunt. I have no time for Communists. Theoretically, Communism is just plain dumb. But on a practical level, it’s even worse.
Where to Find Extraordinary Income Streams That Always Go UpPosted on June 25, 2011 by Dan Ferris
Today, I’m going to show you why dividend growth stocks are the closest to a sure thing that exists in the stock market. They’re the only source of return you can count on to rise every year. They’re unbeatable investments.
A “No Fail” Way to Make Money in Stocks Right NowPosted on June 24, 2011 by Chris Hunter
A lot of people are worried about the direction of the world right now. Greece looks set to default. China is fending off allegations of securities fraud. And back in the U.S. there are fears of a double-dip recession.
What Mike Tyson Can Teach You About InvestingPosted on June 22, 2011 by Chris Hunter
Most people think winning in the markets is all about picking the right stocks. It’s not. Winning in the markets is all about having a plan…and sticking to that plan even when things appear to go wrong.
The Global Investment Boom You Won’t Hear About on CNBCPosted on June 22, 2011 by Chris Hunter
New York university professor Nouriel Roubini is hardly Mr. Sunshine. The New York Times famously dubbed him “Dr. Doom.” And for good reason. On Sept. 7, 2006, he stood in front of an audience of IMF economists and told them a crisis was coming.
Why Smart People Lose a FortunePosted on June 20, 2011 by Chris Hunter
Last week, I talked about the current super cycle in global growth. This has been triggered by the expanding middle class, along with rapid urbanization and industrialization, in emerging economies.
A Greek Default Could Be Worse Than the Lehman CollapsePosted on June 18, 2011 by Martin Hutchinson
The 2008 collapse of Lehman Bros ignited a financial meltdown that resulted in widespread bank failures and caused the Dow to lose 18% of its value in just one week.
This Really Is Low Hanging FruitPosted on June 17, 2011 by Chris Hunter
Although you wouldn’t know it from tuning into CNBC or opening the Wall Street Journal, the world is actually in a new “super cycle” of growth.
Where Most of Your Future Portfolio Gains Will Come FromPosted on June 15, 2011 by Chris Hunter
The trend is up. This may sound odd. After all, a lot of investors are pretty gloomy these days. In America, house prices continue to head south… about 1 in 10 people remain unemployed… and Washington is in disarray over what to do about its spiraling debt problem.
Extraordinary Gains in the World’s “Next Wall Street”Posted on June 11, 2011 by Sean Hyman
When I was in my early 20s, I saw the NYSE trading pits for the first time on TV. I was immediately hooked. I couldn’t wait to start my financial career and someday visit these pits in person.
How to Avoid Taking It On The Chin in the Next CrisisPosted on June 10, 2011 by Chris Hunter
By investing in emerging markets, you are investing in growth that hasn’t happened yet. Future growth, in other words.
Why Wealthy Investors ALL Do These Two ThingsPosted on June 10, 2011 by Chris Hunter
I have a friend in London. He’s in the property business. And he’s a smart guy. He recently came by some money through an inheritance. And he wanted to invest in an equities fund of some sort.
Make Sure You Use This Portfolio “Safety Switch”Posted on June 9, 2011 by Chris Hunter
The best way to make life-changing profits is to buy stocks in overseas growth markets. But before you invest a single dime in stocks you need to know some investment basics.
I’m Going Out On A Limb By Saying This…Posted on June 3, 2011 by Chris Hunter
Heat waves… forest fires… mass migration… disruption to the lives of hundreds of millions of people… global conflict… This is the dire warning of professor Lord Stern of the London School of Economics following the news that greenhouse gas emissions increased by a record amount last year.
A New Way to View Overseas MarketsPosted on June 1, 2011 by Chris Hunter
Earlier this week, I talked about the most important big trend in the world: the growing pressure on our finite natural resources as populations and wealth grow in the emerging economies. Today, I want to tell about how to play this trend.
Have You Prepared for This Major Event?Posted on May 30, 2011 by Chris Hunter
What happens next? The answer is nobody knows. But as investors, we’re always trying to answer this elusive question.
How to Profit on a Huge Currency TrendPosted on May 27, 2011 by Chris Hunter
This week you’ve heard about two ways to profit from the explosive growth in overseas markets. There’s a third important element to a global investing strategy – making sure you are diversified outside of the U.S. dollar.
A New World OrderPosted on May 26, 2011 by Chris Hunter
My job takes me all over the world. So far this year, I’ve traveled on your behalf to visit Singapore, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam and Brazil. And we’re not even at the halfway point yet!
An Easy Plan for Investing in Overseas StocksPosted on May 23, 2011 by Chris Hunter
At International Living Investor we have a simple mission: to help you profit from the world outside of America’s borders. And to do that we look at three specific types of investment.
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