Ivan Martchev

Ivan Martchev

Ivan Martchev is a research consultant with institutional money manager Navellier and Associates.  Previously, Ivan  served as editorial director at InvestorPlace Media. Ivan was editor of Louis Rukeyser’s Mutual Funds and associate editor of Personal Finance. As co-editor of Wall Street Winners, he has been ranked #1 in the U.S. by investment performance.

Ivan is also co-author of The Silk Road to Riches (Financial Times Press). The book provided analysis of geopolitical issues and investment strategy in natural resources and emerging markets with an emphasis on Asia. The book also correctly predicted the collapse in the US real estate market, the rise of precious metals, and the resulting increased investor interest in emerging markets. Ivan’s commentaries have been published by MSNBCDow JonesBloombergThe Motley Fool, InvestorPlace and others.

 

Recent Articles

China Economy is #2, But Region is #1 Investment Opportunity

News this week that China has finally overtaken arch rival Japan as the world's second largest economy is surely cause for celebration for investors in…

Two ETFs to Play Egypt

There are two ETFs to play this CIVETS member: directly via the Egypt Index ETF (NYSE: EGPT) or indirectly via the Africa ETF (NYSE: AFK).

Turkey Deserves an EU Membership

In a sea of stagnation in Europe, the only CIVETS member close to the Old Continent has been a standout. Turkey is projected to grow +5.2% in 2010.

Why Britain and Japan Are Worse Off than U.S.

While most economic commentary is centered on the U.S. as the biggest Western market – and because most investors are U.S.-based and they would like guidance on how to avoid this mess – it’s worth noting that Britain and Japan are actually in far worse economic condition.

Should We Fear the Coming Correction in Gold?

Gold is known for having lackluster summers. Still, we have not yet had a down year in the bull market that started in 2001 and one of these years we may have a down year -- and still be in a bull market. I still think we are going in the neighborhood of $4,000 on bullion, but not in a straight line!