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Posted: 7/23/2010
•Growth Portfolio•Income Portfolio •Fund Portfolio Marketwatch MarketWatch I've been calling for a pullback of 10 to 15 percent, and that move may already be underway. But with so much pessimism out there, this is a correction, not a major top. Buy the dip. Brazil Is Latin America First Article Brazil has become the political and economic leader in Latin America . Prudent economic policies have made this possible. More Miracles in the Andes Second Article There's much more to South American than Brazil . Political maturity and economic development make for a number of profitable opportunities in the region. Second Chance for MLPs Third Article Master limited partnerships have been huge winners over the past 12 months. But there's still time to buy into their safe and superior wealth-building potential. High-Tech Bonanza Growth Track As Internet traffic grows exponentially, companies will need to grow the size and speed of their networks. That spells a steady rise in demand for switches and routers. The dominant player in both markets will profit handsomely. The Same Market The Income Report At some point, inflation will again become a problem. But that's not likely to happen until the economy does improve--and by that time we should have some nice gains to report. Every Fund Has Its Place Fund Focus Every investment you make should fill a niche in your portfolio. When I added Federated Prudent Global Income (PSAFX, 800-245-4770) to the Fund Portfolio, it made sense as a hedge, and it boosted our overall performance. Americans Need Not Apply On the Money Finding safe havens abroad for your assets is becoming more and more complex. Our correspondent, an attorney with an international practice, describes the current landscape. Buy the Complex Stock Update The recession weighed on the global economy and weakened many firms. But robust spending by the US government has bolstered companies such as defense contractor L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL). Correction Is Opportunity Capsule Advisory Chinese real estate developers should benefit over the long haul from favorable demand conditions, as development extends beyond the first-tier cities and household incomes continue to expand. Asia Specifics Web Exclusive Capsule Advisory Peter Staas, deputy managing editor of PF , sat down with Taizo Ishida, lead manager of Matthews Asia Pacific (MPACX), to discuss opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region's developed and developing markets. |
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