From Wall Street to the Great Wall: How Investors Can Profit from China's Booming EconomyIt is no secret that China has the world's fastest-growing economy. The trick is how average investors can tap into the opportunities it affords. Burton G. Malkiel, long-standing friend and adviser to ordinary investors through his million-copy-selling "A Random Walk Down Wall Street", now gives them China. In "From Wall Street to the Great Wall", he explains why and how the Chinese economy is poised for significant gains in the near future. It highlights not only Chinese firms and industries but also multinationals that are likely to benefit from China's explosive growth. Following this tour and analysis of investment opportunities in China, including the stock, commodities, property and even art and collectibles markets, the book reviews these options and sets forth a grand strategy, including sample portfolios, for investing in China |
Contents
The Setting | 13 |
The Past An Historical Perspective | 15 |
The Present Chinas Stunning Accomplishments | 42 |
The Future Perceived Risks | 64 |
The Investments | 95 |
The Uniqueness of the Chinese Stock Market | 97 |
The Efficiency of the Chinese Stock Market | 126 |
The Attractiveness of Chinese Stocks | 149 |
The Preparation | 203 |
The Homegrown Strategy | 221 |
The Offshore Strategy | 242 |
The Go for Broke Strategy | 262 |
The Optimal Investment Strategy | 280 |
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Acknowledgments | 299 |
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