Three months are left until this year-end. Time for our quarterly resume for Asia-Pacific’s stock markets for the remaining period. October is statistically known as the month with the highest volatility in the year. November and December as two well-performing months due to the tendency for a year-end rally. Currently, the markets seem undecided on which direction to take for the rest of the year. Continue reading “APAC Markets: Seasonal Effects and Uncertainties”
Shimano – Cycling is Booming
Shimano Inc. (7309.T) is a Japanese premium parts giant for bicycle components, fishing tackles, and rowing equipment. The company celebrates its 100th anniversary this year and is on Forbes’ Global 2000 list. Shimano operates in three business segments. Bicycle components, including freewheels, front gears, transmissions, brakes, and other bicycle components, account for 80 percent of the revenues and 83 percent of the profits. Continue reading “Shimano – Cycling is Booming”
A Look at Government Bonds in Asia-Pacific
Government bond yields around the world are on the rise. How does the situation look in the Asia-Pacific region? Are there alternatives to the stock market to park money safely and with some profits?
The graph shows the current yields for 10-year government bonds (dark blue) in the Asia-Pacific region. Continue reading “A Look at Government Bonds in Asia-Pacific”
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare – More Than Just A Pandemic Winner
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (FPH.NZ) is one of the world’s three largest respiratory device manufacturers. The company manufactures products and systems for acute and chronic respiratory care, surgery, and obstructive sleep apnea treatment. With three production facilities in New Zealand and Mexico, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare sells its products in more than 120 countries worldwide based on a multi-channel distribution model. Continue reading “Fisher & Paykel Healthcare – More Than Just A Pandemic Winner”
What a 100K Investment in Asia-Pacific Returned in H1 2021
What a 100K USD, EUR, or local currency investment would have returned in Asia-Pacific’s stock markets over the last half-year. Our regularly ranking shows the returns for a USD-, EUR-, and local-based investor.
The highest return with 32 percent would have made a EUR investor in the Vietnamese stock market over the first six months of 2021. A loss of 8.4 percent would have experienced a USD investor with Malaysian shares over this period. Continue reading “What a 100K Investment in Asia-Pacific Returned in H1 2021”
Fuji Corporation – Smart Factory, Smart Profits
Fuji Corporation (6134.T) is a Japan-based international leading manufacturer of robotic mounters and machine tools for the electronic industry. The company is specialized in all areas of a smart factory with high-flexible, high-mix, and high-volume mounting systems for electronic components. Continue reading “Fuji Corporation – Smart Factory, Smart Profits”
