"You’re sometimes got to take some pain in the short term in order to outperform in the future."

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It’s Trump’s World

November 12, 2024

Mark believes a second Trump presidency may actually create benefits beyond US borders.

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India Shines: Diwali and Beyond

October 31, 2024

Mark meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his latest visit to India and again marvels at the economic progress the country has made.

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Emerging Markets: The Tide Is Turning

October 17, 2024

Mark believes Beijing’s latest stimulus measures are likely to lift not just China but the broader emerging market universe.

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China’s Stimulus: Fast & Furious

September 30, 2024

China’s aggressive stimulus package has sparked a sharp stock market rebound, but Mark suspects the rally may be short-term.

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A Double-Edged Sword

September 6, 2024

Mark reflects on the double-edged nature of social media and government regulations on business and investor confidence.

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Another Year Wiser

August 23, 2024

Mark reflects on life and career as he celebrates his 88th birthday touring Europe. 

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Don’t Forget about Money Supply

August 9, 2024

The financial world never takes a break and Mark keeps an eye on the markets from sunny Italy.

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Emerging Markets: Blurred Lines?

June 26, 2024

Mark reflects on the evolving definition of emerging markets investing, highlighting the increasing interconnectedness of global markets.

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Hong Kong: Far from Over

June 5, 2024

Mark chimes in on the “is Hong Kong over?” debate, emphasizing that he believes no market is ever truly out of the game.

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Argentina: Time Will Tell

March 11, 2024

Mark returned to Buenos Aires last month for the first time in five years to look for investment opportunities.

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India: Fools Rush In?

March 11, 2024

Mark spends a month in India exploring its market potential, as global investor interest mounts.

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China: This Too Shall Pass

March 11, 2024

Mark goes to China as the country’s property sector struggles but it’s not all gloom and doom he sees.

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Japan: Love at First Sight

March 11, 2024

Mark goes on a whistle-stop tour across Japan, revisiting old haunts and discovering new wonders.

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The Philippines: Between a Rock and a Modern Place

August 11, 2023

While in Manila, Mark feels a wave of nostalgia as he realizes the imminent end of the jeepney era.

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Hong Kong: The Only Constant Is Change

July 28, 2023

Mark travels to Hong Kong for the first time in four years, marveling at the timeless elements that make Hong Kong truly unique.

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India’s Rise: A Thriving Economy on the Fast Track

July 28, 2023

Mark travels to India’s capital New Delhi, as the country doubles down on infrastructure and digitalization to drive growth.

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Vietnam — Turning EV Dreams into Reality?

June 28, 2023

Mark visits Vietnam and explores a homegrown carmaker’s ambitious plan to make an impact in the global EV market. 

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Brazil — A Journey Through Investment Opportunities, Cultural Riches and Memorable Adventures

June 28, 2023

Mark is back in one of his favorite countries, Brazil. Despite political challenges, Mark believes it remains attractive for investors.

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Penang — A Picturesque Malaysian State with an Emerging Tech Scene

April 12, 2023

Penang is well known as a tourist hotspot but there is more to the scenic coastal Malaysian state than meets the eye.

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Q&A: Mark on Brazil

February 27, 2023

Mark shares his investment views on Brazil after protestors stormed the country’s capital in a bid to overthrow the elected government. 

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Happy New Year!

January 16, 2023

Mark wishes everyone a happy New Year!

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Letter from South Africa — Bright Spots amid Challenges

January 16, 2023

Mark returns to South Africa for the first time in almost three years since he got caught in a lockdown in Durban in 2020.

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INTERVIEW: Mark Mobius speaks to CNN’s Julia Chatterley

December 16, 2022

Mark speaks to CNN’s Julia Chatterley about his concerns over investing in China now and why he is a long-term bull on India. 

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MoneyShow Virtual Expo Sep 28, 2022

December 16, 2022

Mark will be giving a webinar hosted by MoneyShow on September 28, 2022 at 10am EDT.

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INTERVIEW: China Stock Investors Fixated on Covid Zero

September 20, 2022

Mark believes Chinese stocks have been dragged down by fears of a China-US war and prolonged Covid restrictions. 

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Op-Ed: India Has Done A Better Job Than Most In Terms Of Currency Management

September 20, 2022

Mark explains why he is bullish on India‘s stock market in an opinion piece for the Economic Times. 

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Letter from America – In Search Of Silver Linings Amid Inflation, Recession Fears

September 20, 2022

Mark travels across America as the country grapples with inflation and recession fears. 

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Letter from Europe — Thoughts on the Energy Crisis

September 20, 2022

Mark visits Europe this summer and shares his thoughts on the energy crisis facing the continent.

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Sri Lanka — On The Painful Path To Recovery

September 20, 2022

Mark visits Sri Lanka as the country endures its worst economic crisis in decades.

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INTERVIEW: Weak African Governance, Corruption Hold Back Investment

September 20, 2022

Mark talks to The Africa Report and dissects why many African countries remain uninvestable. 

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INTERVIEW: High Interest Rates Often Accompany A Bull Market

September 20, 2022

In his interview with the Economic Times, Mark discusses his views on stock market movements amid high interest rates.

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INTERVIEW: What Asia Learned From the Financial Chaos of 1997

September 20, 2022

Mark tells Bloomberg that he believes another full-blown catastrophe of the same nature seems unlikely.

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INTERVIEW: Bitcoin Is Now A Leading Stock Market Indicator

September 20, 2022

Mark tells Bloomberg that he believes the cryptocurrency is becoming more and more correlated to the stock market.

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INTERVIEW: We Are Betting More And More On India

September 20, 2022

Mark speaks to The Economic Times about his strong conviction that India is to become the next manufacturing powerhouse.

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Oman — A Small Market Undergoing Reforms

September 20, 2022

As Covid-19 retreats, Mark is thrilled to be back on the road again. He recounts his first trip this year to the opulent country of Oman.

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Podcast: Mark Mobius on Emerging Market Funds

September 20, 2022

Mark talks to Barry Ritholtz, host of Masters in Business on Bloomberg Radio, about his life as an emerging markets fund manager.

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Podcast: A Life in Emerging Market

June 14, 2022

Mark talks to Third Bridge about his career, his latest investment views, and the changing definition of emerging markets.

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Virtual Roundtable with Cornell University: Sri Lanka’s Struggling Economy

June 14, 2022

Mark joins a Cornell University roundtable to discuss Sri Lanka's worst financial crisis in decades.

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India Economic Conclave 2022

April 8, 2022

Mark is thrilled to return to Mumbai to speak at the India Economic Conclave on April 21 and 22. 

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The MoneyShow Las Vegas

April 15, 2022

Mark is speaking at the MoneyShow in Las Vegas on May 9 alongside an impressive lineup of financial industry experts.

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Media Round-Up: Russia-Ukraine War

April 6, 2022

Mark shares his views on the implications of the Russia-Ukraine War.

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Mark joins Investcorp’s India advisory board

March 1, 2022

Mark is pleased to announce that he has become an advisor to Investcorp’s India business.

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INTERVIEW: The Michael Jordan of Emerging Markets Investing

February 11, 2022

Mark speaks to Afshin Molavi about how he cut his teeth on fund management, his investment philosophy, and his advice to students.

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Mark's Book Club: The Deficit Myth: Modern Monetary Theory and How to Build a Better Economy

December 3, 2021

Mark review's The Deficit Myth: Modern Monetary Theory and How to Build a Better Economy by Stephanie Kelton as part of his book club.

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COVID-19 and the Proliferation of Junk Science

February 12, 2021

A year into COVID-19, we are none the wiser find Mark and Saurabh Mukherjea in their blog on the worrying spread of doubtful science.

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AI and the Phantom Worker: The Story That They Never Told You

January 24, 2021

Mark and Saurabh Mukherjea show that the popular idea of Artificial Intelligence leading to unemployment is simply not supported by data.

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2020 – A Roller Coaster Ride

February 12, 2021

After a roller coaster year for investors Mark is cautiously optimistic that 2021 will be a better year for everyone. A Happy New Year!

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Inflation? The system is broken, says Mark Mobius

December 7, 2020

Mark talks to Richard Hunter at Interactive Investor about his latest book "The Inflation Myth and the Wonderful World of Deflation"

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De-globalisation: The Ultimate ‘Fake News’ Story

November 5, 2020

Mark and Saurabh Mukherjea take on the "Myth" of de-globalisation and show that despite an alarmist narrative trade flows continue apace

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Crisis and Recovery: The Surprising Evidence

October 12, 2020

Mark and Saurabh Mukherjea look at the reasons behind the strong recovery across countries in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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INTERVIEW: Investor Relations Best Practice

July 27, 2020

Mark talks with Closir’s Michael Chojnacki about what makes a great investor relations team for a listed company.

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Jamaica – A Small Frontier Market That Is Worth A Closer Look

June 25, 2020

Mark looks back to his trip to Jamaica just before the COVID-19 pandemic happened and much of the world came to a halt.

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The Art of Investing - Mark talks to his Alma Mater Boston University

June 19, 2020

Mark talks to Boston University about his career path from studying dramatic arts to becoming "the father of emerging markets investing".

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Life Lessons - A Conversation With The Money Maze Podcast

June 10, 2020

Mark talks to Moneymazepodcast.com about his life, career and investment approach and offers some honest advice for the young generation

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Some Thoughts On Emerging Market Debt Relief

June 24, 2020

Mark argues that emerging markets should use the current crisis to institute much needed reforms and to get their financial house in order.

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The Secret Of Good Governance

June 1, 2020

What are the factors that influence good governance? Mark shares his experience in over 30 years investing in emerging markets.

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Hong Kong Is Changing. It’s Time to Accept That.

May 26, 2020

In a piece for the financial magazine Barron's Mark reflects on how Hong Kong has been changing since he first moved there in the late 60s.

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Just-in-time: Shifting Global Supply Chains

May 26, 2020

The recent disruption of supply chains exposed our over-reliance on China. Mark welcomes the move by companies to diversify their production

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Leapfrogging Developed Markets: The Loon Balloon Example

May 12, 2020

Among the many examples of how emerging markets are leapfrogging into newest technologies the Loon balloons are certainly a fascinating one.

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The Remote Way Of Life And Some Implications

May 6, 2020

As COVID-19 is reshaping life as we know it Mark looks at the possible implications of the remote way of life for technology businesses

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"This time it's different"- Bear Markets And What We Can Learn From History

May 6, 2020

Mark takes a look at historic bear markets around the world and draws some conclusions for the current situation.

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COVID 19 – Duration Thoughts

April 30, 2020

Reflecting on the duration of the COVID-19 crisis Mark stresses the importance of getting the balance right between health and economy

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Media Round-Up: Mark Talks To The Press

April 30, 2020

From Durban Marks talks to international media about life in lockdown, a possible double bottom, debt relief for poor nations and much more.

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A Letter from Durban

April 30, 2020

Mark takes a look at the South African economy and the potential effects of the current crisis while waiting out the lock-down in Durban.

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Media Round-Up: Mark Comments On The Coronavirus

March 27, 2020

A selection of interviews with Mark commenting on the coronavirus crisis, central bank measures, oil prices, picking stocks and much more.

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NEW: Ask Mark Mobius! More Questions On The Coronavirus

April 30, 2020

Mark answers more questions from readers on Latin American markets, US-Chinese relations, food supply chains and more.

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NEW: Ask Mark Mobius! Questions on the Coronavirus

March 25, 2020

Mark answers questions from readers, investors and journalists on the impact of the coronavirus.

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INTERVIEW: How To Invest In A Coronavirus Market

April 30, 2020

Mark talks to Maria Bartiromo at FoxBusiness about investing opportunities in the midst of the coronavirus crisis.

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COMMENT: South Africa And The Coronavirus

April 30, 2020

As South Africa's president Cyril Ramaphosa announces drastic measures to fight the Coronavirus Mark comments on the likely impact.

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COMMENT: Covid-19 – Impact and Implications

April 30, 2020

As the WHO has finally decided to call the Coronavirus crisis what it is, a global Pandemic, Mark looks at some possible implications.

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Three Questions On The Coronavirus

April 28, 2020

Mark answers three questions on global growth, central bank measures and where to invest as the Coronavirus fear shakes up markets.

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COMMENT: Coronavirus - Taking The Long Term View

April 30, 2020

For Mark the Coronavirus is a reminder how volatile markets can turn overnight but as a fundamental investor he takes the long term view.

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COMMENT: A Visit To Mexico: Official Economic Data Might Not Paint The Whole Picture

April 30, 2020

Conversations with Mexican companies and their management teams leave Mark cautiously optimistic but some issues need resolving.

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Indian Historical Films And Nationalism

February 11, 2020

Mark watches two opulent, historical Bollywood movies and finds the nationalistic sentiment mirrored in current politics.

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COMMENT: Central Bank Policies And Inflation Targeting

January 24, 2020

For Mark Christine Lagarde's review of the ECB's monetary policies doesn't go far enough, especially when it comes to inflation.

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COMMENT: China's Slowing Growth And Its Implications

January 22, 2020

Mark is not too worried by China's slowing growth as it still compares well to other leading economies.

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Visit to Sri Lanka

January 14, 2020

Mark visits Sri Lanka and renews his view of the country's economy and stock market. His conclusion is cautiously optimistic.

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COMMENT: The Impact Of US-Iran Tensions On EM

January 7, 2020

Mark's outlook for Emerging Markets remains positive despite increased tensions between the US and Iran after the Soleimani killing.

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Happy New Year 2020!

January 2, 2020

Wishing all of you a very Happy New Year 2020! Mark Mobius

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MEDIA ROUNDUP: Mark Visits Sri Lanka

December 16, 2019

Mark's visit to Sri Lanka and his positive outlook on the country's growth potential have generated extensive media coverage.

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The Future(s) of Spices

December 10, 2019

Mark meets with representatives of the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) of India and learns how its introduction has impacted farmers

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Not Enough To Talk To Companies Alone, Talk To Rivals

December 2, 2019

Mark talks to the Economic Times about stock picking and the importance of meeting the people behind a company as well as its rivals.

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VIDEO: Mark Talks About His Latest Book

November 18, 2019

Mark talks about his latest book on sustainable investing written with Carlos von Hardenberg and Greg Konieczny.

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Book Club: What I Am Reading

November 14, 2019

Mark's reading, as he puts it, is "rather eclectic". Recently he went from political commentators to healthy living to legal mysteries.

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Letter From Chennai

November 14, 2019

Mark visits Chennai in India and remembers the time when he first used to work there as a consultant in the domestic leather industry.

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Letter From São Paulo

November 12, 2019

Mark travels to Brazil shortly before the new president Bolsonaro will be taking office and looks at the challenges the country is facing.

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Letter From Alappuzha

November 12, 2019

Mark travels to Kerala state in Southern India and visits "India's Venice" Alappuzha.

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A Visit To Malacca (Malaysia)

November 12, 2019

Mark visits Malaysia shortly after the 2018 elections that saw the ruling party defeated for the first time since British Independence.

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From NAFTA To USMCA…. What’s In A Name?

November 12, 2019

Mark gives his view on the new trade agreement between the US, Canada and Mexico.

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Travelling In Thailand

November 12, 2019

Mark revisits Thailand where he lived for a year and which has ever since held a special place in his heart.

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Through The Lens Of A Legend

November 14, 2019

In this interview Mark talks about passive vs active investing, the importance of governance, his outlook on emerging markets and more

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Observations From Istanbul, Turkey

November 12, 2019

Mark visits Istanbul to speak at a conference. It is trying times for the Turkish economy but the country remains a market to watch.

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Bloomberg Big Decisions: Famed Investor Mark Mobius

November 12, 2019

Mark talks to Bloomberg Big Decisions about his life and career, opportunities in Emerging Markets and his new book "Invest for Good”.

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