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Saudi Arabia & UAE Investing Heavily in Desalination Projects


According to a report by BNC Intelligence, approximately 48 percent of the world’s daily production of desalinated water is done in the regions of Middle East and North Africa. Desalination is defined as the process of removing salt and contaminants from sea water to produce fresh water. This infographic mentions some of the countries who invest the most heavily in the industry, as water stress continues to grow.

Saudi Arabia & UAE Investing Heavily in Desalination Projects #Infographic

Think Twice Before You Invest in Commercial Real  Estate

While investing in commercial real estate seems like a very attractive investment, be aware of the obstacles and challenges that one will face when choosing to put money into this venture. Bear in mind, this also includes the current financial state of the country as it will factor in the level of risk in making that decision.

Think Twice Before You Invest in Commercial Real Estate #Infographic

In Which Countries Can You Buy Residence Permits?

 

There are many ways through which one can obtain citizenship of a country. Simplest ways are to be born in that country or being the descendent of one of its citizens. Other ways to get a permit is through marriage, adoption or naturalization - the latter of which is based on an application-related executive decision. Before the outburst of the Ukraine war, additional "citizenship by investment" (CBI) programs were also offered in the three EU member states of Cyprus, Malta and Bulgaria. These are more commonly referred to as "golden passports.” With investment of a certain amount of money, it becomes possible to obtain citizenship without the bureaucratic hurdles.

 

In Which Countries Can You Buy Residence Permits? #Infographic

The Top Google Searches in 2022 Related to Investing

 

The year 2022 has been a turbulent year for the markets. Geopolitical conflict, rising prices, and the labor market played key roles in the instability. Which stories brought attention of investors the most?

 

The infographic from New York Life Investments outlines the top Google searches related to investing in 2022, and offers a closer look at some of the trends.

 

The Top Google Searches in 2022 Related to Investing #Infographic

Smart Investing: How Gold Can Elevate Your Finances

Inflation is no stranger to citizens of the 21st century, as this year alone, inflation rose 9.1%, surpassing the previous highest increase set in 1981. Almost every essential industry in the United States has been affected by increasing inflation rates, and experts predict that it is not expected to slow down any time soon. The US dollar has depreciated in comparison to most other common forms of currency around the globe, and investors are looking for ways to combat these losses.

Smart Investing: How Gold Can Elevate Your Finances #Infographic

The Most Popular Solar Stocks to Invest In

Investing in stocks can be a tricky game. Knowing what markets to put your money into and when takes skill, determination and research. One of the better options for long term investing is the solar energy market. Solar energy was valued at $52.5 billion in the year 2018 and it is expected to be over $223 billion by the year 2026. Knowing what markets are hot in the solar energy world and what these companies are composed of is your first step.

The Most Popular Solar Stocks to Invest In #Infographic

Top Investment Models for Start-Up

Differences in Startup Studios 

The differences between accelerators, VCs, and angel investors can often be subjective nuances when not looking at the individual company directly. However, with a startup studio, you’re essentially hiring a team of experienced professionals who come with every resource necessary to build a startup from scratch. Startups are risky, and the earlier it is, the riskier they are to invest in. Therefore, startup studios are the hardest platform to get into. Some studios like Betaworks, Science Inc., and Human Ventures accept outside pitches, and if they like the idea, will bring in founders to execute the vision. 

Top Investment Models for Start-Up #Infographic

2021 Dividend Aristocrats

A basket containing around 65 stocks in the S&P 500 Index is the US dividend aristocrat. These companies have been working for the past 25 years in order to grow their dividend aristocrat. Know that growing these aristocrats is not a piece of cake. It requires immense hard work, strategic plans, economic environments, etc. Moreover, a company must have a stable business model that can withstand various factors such as market crashes.

2021 Dividend Aristocrats #infographic

Investing in Company Culture: Worth Every Penny

Is your business investing enough in company culture?  Company culture is actually a huge component in how successful your business is.  Seventy-two percent of executives say that culture is key to performance, yet only 32% believe their company culture is aligned with their current business strategies. 

Investing in Company Culture: Worth Every Penny #Infographic

Where Can You Get the Most (and Least) Real Estate for $1 Million in the United States?

Many Americans are looking to get into owning real estate. It is really the best investment option for your money. Whether you want to purchase your first home, buy a new home or an investment property, the real estate market can be vastly different depending on where you are looking. This infographic from rate.com shows just how far one million dollars can go in cities across the US. You can also see just how different square footage can run from city to city. For example: In Youngstown, Ohio you could buy over 33 houses for the same price that you could get just 238.32 square feet in Palo Alto, California. Below you will see the top 5 cities where one million will get you the most per square foot and the top 5 cities where one million will get you least per square foot. 

Where Can You Get the Most (and Least) Real Estate for $1 Million in the United States? #Infographic

Investing in Africa

Africa is quickly becoming the land of opportunity with many investors.  The world post-pandemic is looking for new regions of opportunity and investment around the world.  While you might be right that many tech unicorns reside in Silicon Valley, Africa among other regions are on the rise.  Consider this - in the year 2019, 5 of the fastest-growing economies in the world were in Africa (Ghana, South Sudan, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and Cote d'Ivoire).  All of these national economies were expanding at a phenomenal rate - more than twice of the worldwide average. 

Investing in Africa #Infographic

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