Although long-term total returns are the goal of our Model Portfolio, the half-year point presents a timely opportunity to assess its performance.   Read More

Electoral results in Greece temporarily cheered the markets, but the country still faces huge challenges. Meanwhile, the debt woes of other Southern European countries are generating fresh anxieties throughout the Continent. Here’s what level-headed investors should do now. Read More

This UK-based bank offers direct exposure to fast-growing emerging economies, without shouldering the risks now roiling Europe. Regardless of the outcome of the crisis on the Continent, this rock-solid lender should weather the storm. Read More

Water is the ultimate commodity. As with any scarcity, the worsening water shortage in China creates a wave of investment opportunities. Read More

The prospect of severe water shortages is compelling China's government to massively invest in water-related industries. Here’s the best way to profit from this long-term trend. Read More