2018 a Woeful Year for Investors

The video discusses the poor performance of asset classes in the current year, noting the absence of significant winners. U.S. Treasury bills were the best performers, while emerging markets suffered losses. The broad-based losses are attributed to central banks withdrawing liquidity, impacting global markets.

Which asset was identified as the best place for dollar-based investors?

• European stocks

• Gold

• Japanese stocks

• U.S. Treasury bills

How much would a $10,000 investment in emerging markets have lost this year?

• $1,000

• $500

• $3,000

• $2,500

What was the general trend in asset class returns this year?

• Significant gains across all asset classes

• Remarkably poor returns with no big winners

• Consistent growth in emerging markets

• A mix of gains and losses with some big winners

What was a major factor contributing to the broad-based losses in global markets?

• High consumer confidence

• Rising inflation rates

• Central banks withdrawing liquidity

• Increased government spending

Which central bank was mentioned as reducing its liquidity pumping significantly?

• Bank of England

• Bank of Japan

• Reserve Bank of India

• Federal Reserve