Advances in International Investments: Traditional and Alternative Approaches

H. Fung, X. Xu, J. Yau, ADVANCES IN INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS: TRADITIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES, World Scientific, 2008

2 Pages Posted: 9 Sep 2009 Last revised: 16 Sep 2009

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Hung-Gay Fung

University of Missouri at Saint Louis - College of Business Administration

Xiaoqing Eleanor Xu

Seton Hall University

Jot Yau

Seattle University

Date Written: May 14, 2008

Abstract

The globalization of financial markets has led to an integrated world market. Emerging economies such as China and India have opened up their markets to foreign investors. New instruments such as exchange-traded funds are being created, and current instruments are being expanded to include real asset investments such as natural resources and real estate investments.

To better understand the full range of investments available, this book identifies different asset classes and current hot topics such as new financial instruments, innovations, and strategies in a changing global environment. Asset class, which can be labeled as either traditional or alternative investments, is examined in three areas: (1) trends - description of the current topic/instrument/strategy in the chosen asset class; (2) opportunities - identification of what is new and/or where to invest or arbitrage, i.e., location; and (3) risks - determination of the risks (peculiar to the location) and how international investors can manage/reduce/eliminate them.

Keywords: Global Investment, Traditional and Alternative Investments, Equity Investments, Fixed Income Investments, Portfolio Management, Derivatives, Risk Management

Suggested Citation

Fung, Hung-Gay and Xu, Xiaoqing Eleanor and Yau, Jot, Advances in International Investments: Traditional and Alternative Approaches (May 14, 2008). H. Fung, X. Xu, J. Yau, ADVANCES IN INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS: TRADITIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES, World Scientific, 2008, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1469933

Hung-Gay Fung (Contact Author)

University of Missouri at Saint Louis - College of Business Administration ( email )

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Xiaoqing Eleanor Xu

Seton Hall University ( email )

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Jot Yau

Seattle University ( email )

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Seattle, WA 98122
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