 GLOBAL/INTL/& EMRG MKTS There is currently 4 offering in the database.Page(s): 1 The Bull's-Eye Rating System You'll notice that each of the fundfreebies entries have from 0 to 3 bull's-eyes after it. I'm using that symbol as a way to evaluate the content of each piece.Now don't think that just because there aren't any bull's-eyes after a piece that it's not worth ordering. That's not the case at all. All of the materials presented are informative and have educational merit. And, little to no fund family p.r. fluff in them. I know this for a fact as I've read through each entry and personally decided upon its Bull's-Eye rating. Here's what the ratings mean:
- O to 1 bull's-eye means the piece is solid and informative.
- 2 bull's-eyes means the piece is a cut above the 1 bull's-eye entries.
- 3 bull's-eyes means content is strong, very educational and definitely worth a read.
GLOBAL/INTL/& EMRG MKTSInternational Investing: Show Your Portfolio the World, from American Century's Education & Guidance Series; Financial FYI. A 8 1/2" x 11", one-page two-sided report focusing in on all the investment opportunities that the world holds. Did you know that in 1999, the US stock market accounted for 46 % of the world's market value and in 1970 US markets accounted for 66 %? Investing outside the US means knowing the differences between emerging markets funds and international and global ones. And, about new kinds of risks. This is a great introductory piece. Order it today.  To obtain this information FREE from American Century, call 1-800-345-2021 and request it by title.
GLOBAL/INTL/& EMRG MKTSGlobal/International Funds, from Evergreen Funds. A 12-page, 8 1/4" x 10 3/4" pamphlet. Surprise surprise! The U.S. stock market isn't always the hottest performing stock market year after year on the face of the globe. In 1999, the world's hottest stock market was Turkey's. In this piece you'll find a chart showing the 5-top performing stock markets on the planet during the 1990s, learn about the risks of international/global investing as well as where the headquarters are for some of our favorite companies like Berger King and Ben & Jerry's. To obtain this piece, call the Evergreen Funds at 1-800-343-2898 and ask for it by title.
GLOBAL/INTL/& EMRG MKTSInternational Investing; get the facts, from the Securities and Exchange Commission. A 20-page, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" booklet that¼s full of good information. According to the piece, the number of foreign companies that have registered with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission has grown from 434 in 1990 to over 1,100 in 1998. Also included is a neat chart showing the annual returns of the MSCI EAFE Index (that¼s the index used as a benchmark for international stock performance), data about ADRs, tips on international stock scams and more. Definitely worth a read. To obtain this information, please call the SEC at 800-732-0330 and request it by title.
GLOBAL/INTL/& EMRG MKTSInternational Investing, from The Vanguard Group. A 24-page, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" booklet from the Plain Talk Library, International Investing introduces the opportunities investing beyond U.S. securities can bring. By investing in international markets, as well as U.S. securities, you're achieving one of the most important investment strategies: diversification. According to the booklet, "The United States is the world's largest market by far, but it accounts for only 49 percent of the total market value, or capitalization of the world's stocks." Is international investing for you? This brochure explains the possible benefits, risks and costs of international investing and differentiates types of international funds to help you make a more informed decision. To get this information free, call The Vanguard Group 800-662-7447 and request it by title. | 
| HOW WE FIGURE THINGS | | | Since the educational data we received comes from a variety of different sources---and in all different sizes and shapes---we figured it would be best to have specific labels for each differently sized piece. To keep things in order, we count everything: The front cover is one page, the inside cover, page 2, etc. Consequently, there will no doubt be a difference in the number of pages you read in the reviews about the piece and the number of pages printed in it. With that in mind, here's a legend that names the various sized pieces. Read through it and you'll know why we call booklets booklets and pamphlets pamphlets: Report. These are one- or two-page, often two-sided, reports on 8 1/2" x 11" papers. MFS and Pioneer have many of them.Mini-let. That's a one-page piece of paper of various sizes folded in various ways. Copy here might read: "8 12" x 17" paper folded in thirds".Pamphlet. Something with up to 12 pages---that includes counting the front and back cover pages, for a total of 4 pages right there. (This differs from the Mini-let in that these are separate pages and not part of one sheet of paper folded down.)Booklet. Any unbound piece over 12 pages in length, covers again being counted in as 4 pages.Tiny Book. All bound pieces, like some of the Scudder things. Count cover pages also. | |
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