Japan keeps overcoming its challenges

The Japanese economy ranks among the top 5 in the world and hosts some of the most profitable global corporations. The economy is, however, hamstrung by a declining and rapidly aging population. Still, an older population also present opportunities, and Japanese companies are already coming… Read More

Profit from an aging, and richer, population

The health-care industry continues to benefit from the aging populations of most developed markets. While the growing number of elderly continues to spur demand for health-care products and technology, the expanding middle class of developing nations also contributes. The best health-care companies should profit from… Read More

Q: Dear Pat: I hold the following three U.S. bank stocks in my portfolio: Bank of America, J. P. Morgan Chase, and Citigroup. I would like a quick assessment on whether I should keep all three or sell all. Also, should I consolidate to one of the three? If so, which one?

A: The decision about whether to hold/buy/sell is a personal one, depending on your individual circumstances and what else you hold in your portfolio. However, in general, if you need/want to sell something from your portfolio, you are probably better off selling our “holds” than… Read More

Diamond Estates looks to China for growth

Pat McKeough recently responded to a Member of his Inner Circle who requested his advice about a growing Niagara winery.  

Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits has expanded from its Ontario base with the acquisition of a winery in British Columbia. Plus, the company is pursuing… Read More

Here are three top picks for 2019

Dear safe-money investor:
We’ve selected our top picks for 2019—one stock, one real estate investment trust (REIT) and one exchange-traded fund (ETF). Each offers an attractive combination of growth prospects and a reasonable price.
We feel that investors profit the most by holding a well-balanced portfolio… Read More