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Booming economies around the globe offer savvy investors an exciting world of opportunity. From Asia and Australia to Europe, Africa and the Americas, economic growth is creating real wealth.

Click on any of the following list of countries and regions to learn how you can benefit from these global opportunities.


Asia

With more than 4 billion people – 60% of the world’s population – living in 46 different countries and a GDP (PPP) of $18 trillion, Asia has become a dominant force affecting the entire world’s economy. [more ...]

Australia

Located between the South Pacific and Indian Oceans, Australia has a prosperous, Western-style economy that is poised to benefit from the growth of its Asian neighbors and continued commerce with its European and American trading partners. In fact, its largest export markets include Japan, China and South Korea, as well as the United States and the United Kingdom. [more ...]

Brazil

A huge country rich in both natural resources and entrepreneurial talent, Brazil has the ninth largest economy in the world and a GDP greater than any other Latin American country. [more ...]

Canada

Canada is not only the second largest country in the world by total area, but also one of the wealthiest with a high per-capita income of $35,200 (7th in the world) and a nominal GDP of more than $1 trillion. That’s because Canada is abundantly rich in all kinds of natural resources including oil, precious metals, timber, and natural gas. [more ...]

China

When measured by PPP, China is the world’s second largest economy – for now. As the most populous nation on Earth with a mind-boggling annual growth rate of 11.9%, China is well on its way to becoming the preeminent economic force of the 21st century. [more ...]

Europe

As a continent, Europe has the largest economy in the world. Comprised of 48 different states and more than 710 million people, it boasts a GDP (PPP) of $12.82 trillion and an annual growth rate of 2.8%. [more ...]

India

With a population exceeding 1.1 billion people, India is the world’s second most populous country and one of the fastest growing economies with an annual GDP growth rate of 9.4%. It is, in fact, the world’s third largest economy in terms of purchasing power parity. [more ...]

Japan

With approximately $4.5 trillion in GDP, Japan is the second largest economy in the world. And it has earned this distinction through a combination of strong work ethics, a mastery of high technology, and cooperation between government and industry. [more ...]

International

With so many emerging economies to choose from, many investors shy away from putting all their eggs in one basket and, instead, focus on international sector ETFs. [more ...]