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American analysts further point out that foreign direct investment at least does not wash in and out with the economic tides; once turned into bricks, mortar and machinery, it stays put. Portfolio--that is, stock and bond--investment is more volatile. But Lawrence Kudlow, chief economist of CNBC.com points out that the 37% nose dive in the NASDAQ index from its March 10 high to its May 23 low did not appear to scare away much foreign investment--at least not enough to make any difference in the dollar's price. "I was holding my breath on that one," says...
...Calcutta-born Rajat Gupta, managing director of consulting giant McKinsey & Co., does both.) But above all, they are bringing their own entrepreneurial stamp to America's high-tech frontiers. Venture-capital fund Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, one of Silicon Valley's biggest VC firms, says 40% of its portfolio consists of companies founded or managed by people of Indian origin. Indians have one of the highest per capita incomes of any immigrant group in the U.S. "It is a credit to this country that someone from a distant land can become an American," says Suhas Patil, founder and chairman emeritus...
...crank up interest rates another notch to make sure inflation is hobbled, and if it does, you won't have to go to the amusement park to get on a roller coaster. Many market strategists are forecasting a choppy ride this summer. But there are ways to keep your portfolio from getting too badly bruised. Rule No. 1: learn how to play good defense...
Begin by making sure your portfolio is diversified. When technology shares hit record highs, diversification became a dirty word. But today, it's a blessing. Your holdings should include a blend of small-, mid- and large-cap stocks, some international equities and bonds...
...expect tech-type returns from traditional defensive groups: these stocks are designed to protect your portfolio and are not likely to pump it up significantly. But branching out into these sectors can help you maintain a balanced portfolio, so you're ready to start playing offense again when the market looks a little steadier...