PCA

Was your last comment directed at me PCA?  I've been here all the time (although I was absent from the forum for maybe 10 minutes yesterday due to a call of nature).

I've already replied to your comments, and I've ignored the non-serious comments.  Do you want me to reply to them as well? I am just about to reply to  ESB7, who has made some relevant comments.

I see your Reputation is zero - I understand why.

Simon

Ask for it in shekels, that'll have them confused for a day or two. Probably more stable than any other currency at the moment.
Don't expect any sane currency movements until the recession is well and truly over, say 2015.

PCA, not really a funny post.  I live in Thailand since 2002.  I intend to purchase a condo in Thailand in a few years from now.  I am at the salary negotiating stage with the company who is registered in a Euro country, but headquartered in the UK, and who will employ me in an Asian country where the USD is standard currency

So, for 100% sure I will return to Thailand in a few years from now.  I live here

Simon

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Its a pretty, shiny metal which can be made into jewelry. People enjoy wearing it and have done since the dawn of human civilization.  It is also useful in electronics, dentistry, etc. The inherent, intrinsic value of gold is certainly not "nothing".

Coin flipping is probably as good as opinions when it comes to currency rate projections.

I just thought I'd add a few stats to address a perception by some that mutual fund investments offer lame net returns in the short-medium term for relatively novice personal investors vis a vis direct share investments ... I have chosen three Thai equity funds pretty much randomly (not the top three performing funds)

K-Equity Fund. 6 month return 19.47%, 12 month return 39.04%. 1.5% management fee. 1% buy-in/sell-out fee (which I think only applies if done through agents)
ING Thai Equity Fund. 6 month return 10.63%, 12 month return 37.08%. 1.5% management fee. 1% buy-in fee
Aberdeen Siam Leaders Fund. 6 month return 20.69%, 12 month return 37.08%. 1.7% management fee. buy-in fee 0.5% and sell-out fee 0.25%

As has been stated elsewhere neither stocks nor mutual funds are necessarily good (or best) for everyone. Don't be seduced by the smooth-talking Pied Pipers of the investment world and narrow your focus too quickly. Before investing your money, first invest your time in learning a little about ALL the different investment opportunities available to you. Consider returns, but also risk, investment time-frame, the commitment of time required, and the many other factors specific to YOU.

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