Using the research techniques that he uses when working with his clients, Riedel offers a practical approach to investing in equities in emerging markets. For investors who want to go beyond mutual funds and do their own research, he provides the steps necessary to do the research. He will explain how currency fluctuations impact stock performance. He will discuss the various ways to buy foreign stock and why buying stocks individually is preferable to using funds, Riedel will also discuss the importance of knowing the shareholders and how the local governments view the companies and how to examine relationships such as who is importing and exporting from where.
Book Details:
- Author: David Riedel
- ISBN: 9780470054185
- Year Published: 2006
- Pages: 288
- BISAC: BUS036000, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS/Investments & Securities / General
About the Book and Topic:
Using the research techniques that he uses when working with his clients, Riedel offers a practical approach to investing in equities in emerging markets. For investors who want to go beyond mutual funds and do their own research, he provides the steps necessary to do the research. He will explain how currency fluctuations impact stock performance. He will discuss the various ways to buy foreign stock and why buying stocks individually is preferable to using funds, Riedel will also discuss the importance of knowing the shareholders and how the local governments view the companies and how to examine relationships such as who is importing and exporting from where.
As the United States market continues to go through a period of uncertainty, there has been increasing interest in investing in emerging markets overseas, as these markets can offer opportunities for gains that are harder to find on U.S. shores.
EMAIL PROMOTION: Author has email list of 2,000, which includes both institutional names and individuals interested in emerging market field. TIES TO SALOMON SMITH BARNEY: Author expects support from this firm. Possible internet promotion or book purchase. SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS: Author is asked to speak at various investing conferences and events hosted by the New York Stock Exchange, Asia Society, etc. GLOBAL APPEAL OF BOOK: Author travels several times a year to Europe, UK and Asia and is willing to promote the book in these markets. MATCHES NEW INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Until a few years ago, mutual funds were the only way to invest in emerging markets. Today’s investors can choose from depository receipts as well as NYSE and other US listings for direct investment. MEDIA TIES: Riedel has a stellar reputation for his excellent analysis and his independence. Since starting his firm, he has been profiled in both the The New York Times and Entrepreneur Magazine. From his work as an analyst, he has strong media ties to national media including CNN, Bloomberg, etc.
About the Author
David Riedel is founder/president of Riedel Research Group, which provides independent equity research focusing on emerging markets in Asia and Latin America. Clients include large institutional investors and hedge funds as well as US and European fund managers. Prior to founding this firm, Riedel worked as an analyst at Salomon Smith Barney, in New York and Bangkok. While overseas, he supervised a 12-person research team covering telecommunications companies and other industries in Southeast Asia. While in New York, he covered business services stocks including staffing and outsourcing as well as small-cap growth companies in the automobile and motor sports industries.