Investing globally in 2011

The Indian equity markets have done quite well over 2010 and now pundits think that the returns from Indian markets may not be as significant as it was last year .

Remember - in 2010, we have regained back whatever we lost in 2008-2009 from a Sensex and Nifty perspective. Of course the stocks which you owned may still not be where they were earlier, namely real estate, reliance etc.

The economy is back on track- globally. Slowly the US is coming out of a recession and growth is expected to be NOT WEAK in the US in 2011.

Hence this starts giving us an opportunity to start re investing in the global markets- US stocks or even properties abroad.

In my last visit to the US- i found to my surprise, that one can get a 2000sqft Beach front property in florida for a 140K-- which translates to around 60Lakh Rs. Not bad at all.. especially when you compare with the costs of real estate in India.

So what do we do?

My initial thoughts- I am still trying to find out more are.

Evaluate creating a global portfolio!!

1. There are options of investing in global mutual funds - which invest in specific non Indian geographical regions.
2. Evaluate investing in commodities- Not sure how or where- but definately commodities and agricultural products are on the rise. If these do rise, the economic growth of India is seriously going to be under threat.
3. If interested- try buying some properties in foreign shores.

Wishing everyone a very Happy New year!!

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