Wednesday, October 28, 2009

The Rise & the Fall

China is no doubt the Biggest Winner in the current WWIII.

But all eyes are also on the Spectacular Rise of....

Australia.

Australia has made a Grand Entry at the world stage.

The Only developed country that does NOT have a Recession.
And now the 1st developed country to raise interest rate.

Jumping from 11th to 2nd in the World Financial Centre Ranking,
Pushing US down to the 3rd!

http://www.weforum.org/en/media/Latest%20Press%20Releases/PR_FDR09

Its ANU is ranked 17th in the World University Ranking,
(ALL the first 16 are either n US or UK)
And HALF of the OZ Universities are in the Top 400,
Better than any other countries, including US & UK!

http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/Rankings2009-Top200.html

A recent newspaper article reporting,
OZ is ranked 2nd in Asia Pacific Region to have the Most Millionaires,
Having US$1 Million Cash to invest.
Just behind Japan but beating China.
Even though OZ has only 1.6% of the Chinese Population!

It's one of the ONLY two countries ordered Swine Flu Vaccine for everyone,
The whole of its 21 Million Population!
And the vaccination started in late September.
When US has problem in first getting then vaccinating its 3% Population!

Not to mention it does not have the 2-digit fall in property price,
Being witnessed in US & UK over a 2-year period!

It is obvious that OZ is on the Rise.
So is its currency!

If one believes China has saved the world from Deeper Recession,
And China is to Expand again with high growth rate,
Then OZ is to rise further.

Because China has been buying all these minerals from OZ.
And OZ is the Most Popular Emigration Destination for the Chinese.

Still wonder why A$ keeps rising and rising?

There is a REAL Demand - in addition to Speculative Activity!

Next time, let's look at the Fall,

UK.

Fate
Capturing the Rise & Fall for Great Reward
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Bubbles

I love Bubble Bath.
It makes you feel so Relax.

But I'm concerned about the Bubbles in Investment.
It makes many feel so Confused.

Is the Crash Coming?
If so, When?
How Big will it be?
How Long should I wait?

I believe the Crash is coming.
Ever since April 2007.
When I saw these Madness in HK & Chinese Markets.

Now, there's even More Madness.
When those made Big Money before,
When those lost Big Money before,
ALL coming to the Booming HK & Chinese Markets,
ALL rushing, trying to.... make Big AND Quick Money!

Think.
If Interest Rate is So Low,
In So Many Countries,
For So Long,
Why the Share Markets are NOT at their Historical Height?
Wall St still 40% Down from its Height in Nov 07.
HK still 30% Down from its Height in Oct 07.

Act.
Act Now.
Cashing in.
BEFORE the 2nd Wave (They Call it)
BEFORE the Battle 5 (I see it)
Comes to knock you down!

China CANNOT save the World.
In fact, I believe, like I did back in April 07,
The Bubble is about to be Burst in China,
Triggering Off the Crash.
The Very Big One I've been Expecting.

Bigger than the last one!

Fate
Run Before Being Robbed
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Another Billionaire's Attitude

I'd NOT met him until April 08.
Although one of his daughters was my Elder Boy's classmate;
Although he's the Chairperson of my Boys' school Board;
Although he's one of the Richest & Most Powerful Men in the City.

Our path only & finally crossed because of his Rental Manager.
Renting me a flat without advising me it was flooded Twice.
So, on returning home from an overseas trip in Feb 08,
We found our flat flooded & damaged.

The Agency sent in 3 Managers, trying to deny Responsibility.
I took the Agency to Small Claim Tribunal & Won.
I then donated the A$256 Compensation to the school,
PLUS Another A$256 from my own pocket to the school!!

We eventually met.
He shook my hands,
Advising me the Rental Manage was fired (though for another reason)
And we started having lunch/gathering once a month.

He's impressed me in 4 areas.

So Humorous.
We always share something funny to release the Stress of Life.
Even though he always has a Serious Look on his face!

So Humble.
He often seeks my views on how to improve the school further.
Even though he has an Australian Medal Winner(Education Services)
As his Right-Hand Man!

So Punctual.
He always arrives our monthly meeting place earlier than I!
Even though I was on time!!

And above all,
So Focused.
Never let the Past to stand in the way.
Even though we did not have the Perfect Start.

So, before anyone complaining about Life,
Their Talents NOT being Recognised,
Their Efforts NOT being Appreciated,
Their Investment NOT .......

Just stop & think for a minute.
Have they got what it takes?
Have they got the Right Attitudes?

The Billionaire's Attitude.
He ONLY has A$500 Million - Minimum!

Money,
And in fact,
Any Opportunity,
Only comes for those Deserve it.

Fate
To have Great Success, One has to have the Right Attitudes & Right Abilities.
And in that Order!
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Thursday, October 8, 2009

Back On Track

If you have NOT owned a piece of Australia,
Like I've always been suggesting in this Blog,
You may have already missed out.
(Because it could be the time to Sell NOT Buy)

Australia just raised its interest rate.
The 1st in the G20.
Which has pushed A$ Higher.

And also the Gold Price and other share markets Higher.
Because many see this move as the world economy is, finally,
"Back On Track - to Recovery"

Yes, I do agree the world economy is,
"Back On Track"

But only,
"Back On Track........to another Meltdown.
"To Battle 5!"

Japan,
the World's 2nd Largest economy,
has experienced 3 Recessions within the last 10 years.
And yet nothing like this time.

Many Japanese now buy Wal-Mart goods rather than "Brands"
Even though they're known to be addicted to "Brands".
And the well respected Italian "Brand", Versace,
Which has been in Japan for over 30 years,
Plans to close its 3 directly owned shops.

IMF,
Keeps stating that Governments should not Retreat too soon.
Has warned although US$1.3 Trillion has so far been written off,
There should be another US$1.5 Trillion to be written off!

World Bank,
Has already spent US$45 Billions in rescuing some poorer countries,
Has warned that its money could be dried up in about 6 months.
There're just too many countries in troubles!

The US,
Where the current WWIII started,
Things are looking even Worse.

The Vacancy in Residential Housing has risen to 7.8%
The Highest in 23 years!

And the Commercial Buildings?
Well, has risen to 16.5%
The Worst in 5 years!

So, do you really think,
We're "Back On Track for Recovery"?

Please, please stop......Kidding Me!

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/07/business/economy/07shadow.html?_r=1&em

Fate
Better Wait than Waste (your Money)
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Thursday, October 1, 2009

Global

More small investors are pouring their money into Forex.
Betting that US$ would Depreciate More.
I saw a report recently stating this.
I had to confess I was one of them.

Putting money into where my mouth was.
I made a small bet by buying Japanese Yen on 4 August.
Just to test the water.
Aiming to make a 5% Profit within 8 weeks.

JPY did Appreciate against US$ & HK$.

But the problem is,
I bought it with my NZ$.
With NZ$50,000.
And NZ$ has been rising against Japanese Yen.

I bought when NZ$ 1= JPY 63.24.
Now, it's NZ$1 = JPY 64.97

http://www.hsbcnet.com/treasury/market-data

So, I'm now suffering a Paper Loss of about 2.7%!

But then again, I just figured out one very important point.
Only A$ & NZ$(of 4 currencies I monitor)have been appreciating against JPY.

What about the Sterling Pounds?

What was the exchange rate on 4 August?

http://www.oanda.com/convert/fxhistory

It was 1 Sterling Pound = JPY 159.6980
And it is now 1 Sterling Pound = JPY 143.7950

So an initial Paper Loss of about 2.7% has now been turned into.....
A Paper Profit of about 10%!!!

And I do need More Sterling Pounds for....
Could I have a Little Secret for the time being.

When buying JPY on 4 August, I aimed for a 5% Profit.
Then, I found I'd a 2.7% Paper Loss.
And now, I find I've a 10% paper Profit.

Amusing how thing could be turned around without me doing anything!

This's why I've been Stressing the importance of having a...
Global Vision.

Never restrict your investment opportunity,
To One Investment Tool,
To One Country.

Because Opportunity is here Everyday, Everywhere.

Fate
Opportunity Comes for those CAN see it
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