RE: 200 Years in 4 Minutesthanks sdomae, a great example of how theworld is changing, everyone should take a look at this 4 minute clip.Investors who are afraid of developing countries should try to grasp howthings change.
When investing in AAA I looked at different issues.....resources, that isnow proven, financial backing, that seems to lining up nicely, and thenthere is the political issues. No doubt the situation in Ethiopia ismore volatile, than other areas, but when investing there will berisk......and reward is often a reflection of that. I would think backin the 1700's and 1800's Investors from England and France saw the newworld, (North America) as a volatile place, battles were taking placefor independence, assassinations of leaders, a native population whowere considered savages, some would think things turned out pretty goodin North America, everyone can judge that for themselves,
People buying shares in Sino Forest are looking for information to comeout proving resources, and finances, shorts have made some great moneyso far.
Nortel bond holders, they've pulled off some good profits due to thepatent sales which recently took place , how many people would have beton that.
My point, do your research, be cautiousabout how much money you put in one spot, and then all you can do iswait to see which direction the market goes, I'm sure no one here cantell me where the sp will be tomorrow, or the next day. Everyone canguess, but when you guess higher or lower, please, just back it up withinformation, make your posts worth reading.