China Stocks Are Red Hot

By Mike Swanson

China's economic growth has continued to be astounding. With the world's biggest populations that has discovered a love of consumer items and needing accommodation the economy has hardly slowed through these tougher economic times. Investing in China is an option for many keen on harnessing emerging markets and the opportunities they present. Some ways identify the best stocks to invest in to get into China are discussed below.

Going into China directly by setting up your own operations is usually difficult. Instead most operations entered in joint ventures with local operations. This allows the foreign company to operate while the local company provides the local cultural understanding and expertise.

Purchasing stocks in Chinese companies is another option. However it pays to be aware that there are a number of government regulations about what types of company stocks foreigners can buy. Many companies have tier A and Tier B shares with only one tier being available to foreigners, the other for the locals.

Private Equity funding works but some private equity firms have chosen to avoid China. They have found that having to rely on local partners has meant they have not had the information they require or in the time frames they would like.

Invest in Chinese property. This sector is growing exponentially and many Chinese are now saying with price increases there is no way they can own their own home. The best options exist outside of Beijing and Shanghai where these markets are reasonably saturated.

Investing in China is an option with many advantages and possible good returns. But like any foreign market you need to have some understanding of the subtleties and rules of that market. - 23212

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