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Global Q&A: Investing During a Global Crisis

 Oct 03, 2008 05:10 PM UTC
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UBS Positive 10/03/08 -32.02% --
CS Positive 10/03/08 -44.26% --
ABB Positive 10/03/08 -19.40% --
AAPL Positive 10/03/08 -10.60% 12/04/08
NOK Positive 10/03/08 -13.48% --
NVS Positive 10/03/08 -9.55% --

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Filed under: International markets, Apple Inc (AAPL), Nokia Corp. (NOK), Novartis AG ADS (NVS), Stocks to Buy

I am the Global Editor at MoneyShow.com and each week I interview an investing expert. This week, I spoke with Allan Nichols, editor of Morningstar InternationalInvestor, who identifies the pitfalls and opportunities in global market today.

Q. Allan, how can investors protect themselves should the financial crisis in the US result in prolonged bear markets around the world?

A. Studies have shown the majority of returns from the stock market have been concentrated over a relatively few days, so it is important to have some exposure. My experience, though, has shown bear markets last longer than you think. Asset allocation is particularly important and I would increase cash from my bond allocation rather than from my stocks. Now is the time to buy really high

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