Canada’s equity market performance year to date has been moderate compared to other regions. Against the backdrop of a changing macroeconomic environment, with the central banks of various economies beginning to lower their respective policy rates, there is anticipation of an upswing in equity market performance. For Canadian investors, now may be the time to consider investment opportunities beyond one’s border.
A Look At The Landscape
While the prevailing news headlines would lead many to believe that U.S. equities are the top-performing country equity market in 2024, Argentina’s year-to-date performance has been leading, with a return of 35% as of September 20th, 2024. Malaysia, the country with the next best performance, has drawn significant attention, earning recognition and endorsements from institutional investment firms. Recently, JP Morgan highlighted Malaysia’s stronger-than-expected growth, upgrading its rating…
