Investor Resources

7/2010: The Gulf of Mexico oil spill tragedy: Where do we go from here?

The recent massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, which followed the explosion of a rig that BP operated off the coast of Louisiana, most likely has created a “ripple effect” that runs through the Gulf region and deep into the wider oil and gas industry. This oil spill has again shed light on the need for the U.S. to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels such as crude oil and natural gas and turn to more alternative energy sources, including nuclear, hydroelectric and solar power. (more)

4/2010: Don't count U.S. out

While some equity investors may view the Asia-Pacific region and Latin America as the current “it” markets with their rapid economic growth and wealth creation, we think that it is important not to overlook the investment opportunities that may be found in shares of companies here in the U.S. (more)

4/2010: Gravitating East

Growth momentum will slow in 2010 but should remain positive. Mike Turner, Head of Global Strategy and Asset Allocation at Aberdeen talks about the outlook for the economy and markets in 2010. (more)

1/2010: A Changing U.S. Market Landscape: The New "Re"-ality

As the U.S. market stabilizes, Douglas Burtnick, U.S. Equities Investment Manager, sees potential in a changing landscape. (more)

1/2010: Manage Your Risk With Asset Allocation

Many investors are still reluctant to invest. Don’t be. Find out how to prepare for the future with non-traditional asset allocations. (more)

10/2009: Asia: A Promising Future

Asia’s dramatic drop in exports last year revealed an uncomfortable truth. The region might have spent the past decade reforming, but in the process it has swapped reliance on Western capital for reliance on exports. (more)

10/2009: The "Life Must Go On" Zone

It has been approximately one year since the global equity markets were rocked by a combination of a steep decline in the U.S. housing market and the subsequent failure of several venerable financial companies and banks, as well as the resulting lack of access to credit. In September and October 2008 alone, the S&P 500 Index fell nearly 25%, spiraling downward for several months before hitting bottom in early March 2009. This is one anniversary that many investors will not want to celebrate. (more)

07/2009: Is it Time to Re-stock Your Portfolio?

Up! Down! In? Out? Four words we hear everyday when talking about the financial markets. Have we hit the bottom? Will the rally sustain? Is it time to get back in? (more)

07/2009: G-20 in depth

By mid-March 2009, worldwide financial system losses from the credit crisis totalled over $1.2 trillion, exceeding total new capital raised by over $200 billion. This puts the $1.1 trillion of measures agreed by the leaders of the world’s biggest economies at April’s G-20 summit into stark perspective. The G-20 pledged to “do whatever is necessary” to “restore confidence and growth” and “repair the financial system.” (more)

03/2009: Is Help on the Way?: Obama administration implements massive economic stimulus plan

The federal government has taken several steps in an attempt to jump-start the U.S. economy amid the ongoing recession. At an estimated cost of $787 billion, the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 has generated both strong support and intense opposition from politicians and economists. (more)

03/2009: Cash is king?

Recently you may have heard “cash is king,” an expression that refers to the fact that holding cash is the best thing to do when risky assets are falling in value, as they have been during the recent bear market. (more)

01/2009: Kaloo sticks to five-year plan: Aberdeen Emerging Markets is fully invested in well-established companies in the sector

Excerpts from an article that recently appeared in Investment Week, a UK publication. The reporter talked with Aberdeen’s Head of Global Emerging Markets about the team’s investment process and its outlook for 2009, and beyond. (more)

12/2008: When timing isn’t everything: Why systematic investing could reap rewards

Every night when we go home, we turn on the evening news and hear stories about people all around the world who are being affected by today’s financial markets crisis. Never has there been a time with so much uncertainty in a world that we depended on to be the foundation for our financial security in building our dreams for tomorrow. (more)

11/2008: Investment Wisdom for Today’s Markets

The financial world is a confusing place at the best of times. But with the current uncertainty in the stock market there may be a particular need for clear thinking. (more)