Yiannis G. Mostrous

Editor: Silk Road Investor, Vital Resource Investor, Growth Engines
Associate Editor: Personal Finance

Yiannis G. Mostrous is an associate editor of Personal Finance, one of the largest circulation investment newsletters in the world. He’s editor of The Silk Road Investor, a financial advisory devoted to explaining the most profitable facets of emerging global economies, and Vital Resource Investor, a subscription-based service that seeks opportunities for equity investors in the global natural resource markets. Yiannis is also editor of Growth Engines, a free e-zine that provides regular updates on global markets. He recently published his first book, The Silk Road To Riches: How You Can Profit By Investing In Asia's Newfound Prosperity. Yiannis is devoted to financial journalism and equity analysis. Formerly an analyst with Finance & Investment Associates and Artemel International, he has worked in international project financing and venture capital financing. He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Radford University and a master’s degree from Marymount University. Yiannis is also a veteran of the Hellenic Navy in the Landing Ships Command Office.

Content Posted by Yiannis G. Mostrous

Theme of the Month: Philippine Strength

Unlike its neighbors, the Philippines should be less affected by declining exports because its economy depends more on domestic demand.

Tectonic Shifts: The Case for Investing in Emerging Markets

Economic and geopolitical scales are tilting eastward. Investors--and citizens--who understand and adapt will find this new world a profitable and exciting one.

Portfolio Update: Stay Diversified and Hedged

A difficult August is paving the way for a year-end rally. Here’s how the Silk Portfolio is positioned to profit.

Hedge Your Investment Portfolio with Bonds

Exchange-traded funds offer easy exposure to Treasury notes and emerging market bonds.

Flash Alert: New Portfolio Addition

The latest addition to the model Portfolios is a direct play on China's rising domestic demand.

The Fed Isn't Stupid

The world’s central bankers have the knowledge, the skills and the nominal authority to do what’s necessary to right the global economy. The question is of political power.

Theme of the Month: The Rise of the State

As is clear to all investors by now, governments the world over are getting more involved in economic and financial matters. Understanding one particular aspect of this activity will help you make profit.

Cyclicals Lead the Rally, Propel the Silk Portfolio

The Silk Road Investor Portfolio is well positioned to profit from a rally that will pick up steam early this fall.

Portfolio Update: Seven Strong Buys

Seven Portfolio stocks are in the news this week. All seven are strong buys.

The Path to Profits Runs from China to Europe

Premier Wen Jiabao suggests China’s policymakers have the economy well in hand, while Europe is starting to look good, too.