Insight for world wise investing
GLOBAL THINKING MAGAZINE
WELCOME TO GLOBAL THINKING
By J. Roy Firth
Executive Vice President, Individual Wealth Management
Manulife Financial
If you are like many Canadians, often the demands of everyday life consume nearly all of your time – whether it’s getting the kids to school, preparing for that big presentation at work, or commuting to and from the office.
Yet, I think it’s also fair to say we realize how important it is to take time to enjoy life. Similarly, it is vital that we allocate time to plan for our futures to ensure that our investments will enable us to achieve our long-term goals.
While there is growing recognition of the importance of investing beyond our borders, the fact is the global economy is increasingly integrated and complex. To help Canadian investors learn more about the risks and rewards of international investing, we present this edition of Global Thinking magazine.
We begin with a discussion of the role of global diversification in a balanced portfolio.
Through insightful views and perspectives from leading trade organizations and Canadian financial advisors, we then take you behind the scenes to discover the forces influencing stalwart economies such as Japan and the U.S. And we examine the drivers behind massive emerging markets such as those in central Europe, or Brazil, Russia, India and China – the mighty BRIC nations. Complementing these perspectives, we also discuss income and dividend instruments, and the role of currencies in global investing.
So that you may gain direct insight into our global thinking, we have also included expert contributions from key portfolio managers at MFC Global Investment Management and Mawer Investment Management – highly qualified investment professionals responsible for strategic investments in key markets worldwide.
As you read through these articles, consider discussing some of the ideas with your advisor.
He or she is well-positioned to help identify investment opportunities that align with your financial plans.
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