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In Six Sizzling Markets, seasoned financial veteran Pran Tiku lays out a detailed and balanced case for investing in the emerging economics of Brazil, Russia, India, China (BRIC), South Korea, and Mexico. Along the way, he analyzes each nation's investment opportunities on the basis of eight tenets and takes a detailed look at the most lucrative industries within those countries. Filled with in-depth insights and expert advice, Six Sizzling Markets can help you profit from promising emerging world markets.

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Praise for Six Sizzling Markets "Everyone knows that the globe is being changed by globalization, but what does it mean for the ordinary citizen or investor? Pran Tiku offers a clear and informative account of the opportunities that exist in six of the major new global economies. The book sizzles with practical advice for the would-be global investor; but, more significantly, it includes important background material on the history and politics of the six countries--material that is interesting in itself and also very practical." -- Sidney Verba , Professor of Government, Harvard University In Six Sizzling Markets , seasoned financial veteran Pran Tiku effectively outlines how you can profit from investing in six dynamic emerging market economies: Brazil, Russia, India, and China (collectively known as BRIC), as well as South Korea and Mexico. Tiku introduces each country by painting a picture of its historical and political landscapes and quickly moves on to provide you with practical applications and profitable strategies for these markets. This reliable resource skillfully addresses growth opportunities and describes sustainable investment strategies--based on vigorous research and investment experience--and provides a basis for investing in these markets by explaining the opportunities that are available. Six Sizzling Markets also argues that meaningful diversification is likely to reduce risk and enhance returns based on well-known principles of modern portfolio theory. Engaging and informative, Six Sizzling Markets will educate both experienced and aspiring investors on strategies for developing their international portfolios by capitalizing on emerging market opportunities.

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Praise for Six Sizzling Markets "Everyone knows that the globe is being changed by globalization, but what does it mean for the ordinary citizen or investor? Pran Tiku offers a clear and informative account of the opportunities that exist in six of the major new global economies. The book sizzles with practical advice for the would-be global investor; but, more significantly, it includes important background material on the history and politics of the six countries--material that is interesting in itself and also very practical." -- Sidney Verba , Professor of Government, Harvard University In Six Sizzling Markets , seasoned financial veteran Pran Tiku effectively outlines how you can profit from investing in six dynamic emerging market economies: Brazil, Russia, India, and China (collectively known as BRIC), as well as South Korea and Mexico. Tiku introduces each country by painting a picture of its historical and political landscapes and quickly moves on to provide you with practical applications and profitable strategies for these markets. This reliable resource skillfully addresses growth opportunities and describes sustainable investment strategies--based on vigorous research and investment experience--and provides a basis for investing in these markets by explaining the opportunities that are available. Six Sizzling Markets also argues that meaningful diversification is likely to reduce risk and enhance returns based on well-known principles of modern portfolio theory. Engaging and informative, Six Sizzling Markets will educate both experienced and aspiring investors on strategies for developing their international portfolios by capitalizing on emerging market opportunities.

Author Biography

Pran Tiku is founder and Principal of the financial planning firm Peak Financial Management, Inc., and has offered investment and gen-eral financial planning advice since the firm was founded in 1991. In 2007, Tiku was named as one of Worth magazine's top 100 national financial advisors for the fourth consecutive year. He has twice been recognized by Medical Economics magazine as one of the best financial advisors for doctors. Tiku's investment expertise has helped his firm's clients achieve great financial success by effectively navigating through the murky waters of today's investment world. He is widely quoted in the press and appears frequently on CNBC, CNN, and NECN, among many other national and local television and radio outlets. Tiku has also written for, been quoted in, and been written about in such publications as Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, and the Boston Globe.

Table of Contents

Preface vii Acknowledgments ix Introduction 1 CHAPTER 1 Why Invest in These Six Sizzling Markets? 13 CHAPTER 2 Passion and Paradox: The History of Brazil 25 CHAPTER 3 The Real World: Brazil from 1994 to Today 33 CHAPTER 4 A Land of Opportunity: Investing in Brazil 41 CHAPTER 5 Catching up with the West: The History of Russia 57 CHAPTER 6 Blind Turns and Growing Pains: Russia from 1998 to Today 69 CHAPTER 7 Resources to Rubles in a New World Economy: Investing in Russia 79 CHAPTER 8 A State of Mind: The History of India 95 CHAPTER 9 Shadows to Sunshine: India from 1991 to Today 107 CHAPTER 10 Power in Numbers: Investing in India 111 CHAPTER 11 Tradition, Truth, and Transformation: The History of China 149 CHAPTER 12 Calculated Conduct: China from 1978 to Today 159 CHAPTER 13 Manufacturing a Future: Investing in China 169 CHAPTER 14 A Peninsula of Perseverance: The History of Korea 195 CHAPTER 15 A Blessing in Disguise: Korea from 1993 to Today 205 CHAPTER 16 High Profits in a Tricky Neighborhood: Investing in Korea 211 CHAPTER 17 Revolution and Exclusion: A History of Mexico 229 CHAPTER 18 Democracy and a Free Economy: Mexico from 1994 to Today 243 CHAPTER 19 The Second Mexican Independence: Investing in Mexico 249 CHAPTER 20 Tips for Investing in the Six Sizzling Markets 263 APPENDIX A Country Profiles 269 APPENDIX B World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Index for the Six Sizzling Markets 283 APPENDIX C Governance Indicators 287 APPENDIX D American Depository Receipts (ADRs) 291 APPENDIX E Mutual Fund Profiles by Country 327 APPENDIX F BRIC Fund Profiles 337 APPENDIX G Just Ask the Experts 341 Bibliography 351 Glossary 357 Index 367

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Praise for Six Sizzling Markets "Everyone knows that the globe is being changed by globalization, but what does it mean for the ordinary citizen or investor? Pran Tiku offers a clear and informative account of the opportunities that exist in six of the major new global economies. The book sizzles with practical advice for the would-be global investor; but, more significantly, it includes important background material on the history and politics of the six countries material that is interesting in itself and also very practical." Sidney Verba , Professor of Government, Harvard University In Six Sizzling Markets , seasoned financial veteran Pran Tiku effectively outlines how you can profit from investing in six dynamic emerging market economies: Brazil, Russia, India, and China (collectively known as BRIC), as well as South Korea and Mexico. Tiku introduces each country by painting a picture of its historical and political landscapes and quickly moves on to provide you with practical applications and profitable strategies for these markets. This reliable resource skillfully addresses growth opportunities and describes sustainable investment strategies based on vigorous research and investment experience and provides a basis for investing in these markets by explaining the opportunities that are available. Six Sizzling Markets also argues that meaningful diversification is likely to reduce risk and enhance returns based on well-known principles of modern portfolio theory. Engaging and informative, Six Sizzling Markets will educate both experienced and aspiring investors on strategies for developing their international portfolios by capitalizing on emerging market opportunities.

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