tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34445017.post6379664404346543565..comments2023-09-12T02:23:44.718-07:00Comments on Rational Angle: Obituary: John TempletonNnejadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04225041402271973839noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34445017.post-17260035569763866302008-09-10T20:49:00.000-07:002008-09-10T20:49:00.000-07:00Hi Shane,I may be misunderstanding this so please ...Hi Shane,<BR/><BR/>I may be misunderstanding this so please inform me if so, but I believe your asking about the ability to invest while also being an avid religious believer. Some would disregard such a mix, claiming that religion causes people to judge on faith rather than facts. But I would disagree, and I think Templeton is a perfect case in point. Templeton had the sense to know that investing required serious work, research and a reliance on facts, not just instinctive decisions. But he also understood that following the qualities preached by religion and avoiding those shunned by it would itself make him a better investor and a better person. For example, religion preaches hard work and frugality, and both must be an inherent part of a person's being to be a successful investor. Similarly, religion shuns fear and greed/envy, which are two qualities which usually get investors in trouble. (During the tech bubble, or during market over-reactions). So yes, I believe the two go very hand-in-hand. <BR/><BR/>As for investing in emerging markets, I don't have any real broad opinions, rather I'd say you have to look at individual ideas. If your worried about America in this current climate as I am, I would just say that I don't think the rest of the world is going to fare any better. These are interesting times, though.<BR/><BR/>Regards,<BR/>NickNnejadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04225041402271973839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34445017.post-19697178880334514882008-09-10T09:23:00.000-07:002008-09-10T09:23:00.000-07:00hian thoughts on emerging markets such as asia for...hi<BR/><BR/>an thoughts on emerging markets such as asia for investment in the future?<BR/><BR/>cheers<BR/><BR/>ShaneShane O'Donovan and Paddy O'Hanlonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126977309756206105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34445017.post-24737551121020672492008-09-10T09:22:00.000-07:002008-09-10T09:22:00.000-07:00hi there m name is Shane O'DONOVAN.I am a investor...hi there <BR/><BR/>m name is Shane O'DONOVAN.<BR/><BR/>I am a investor, trader and a keen follower of sir Johns Templetons teachings in regard to share science ie finacial investing with his openness to religion as a factor in the mechanism of life.<BR/><BR/>What is your opinion on this young man?<BR/><BR/>ps i really like your site, my man. keep good work up!<BR/><BR/>kind regards<BR/><BR/>ShaneShane O'Donovan and Paddy O'Hanlonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126977309756206105noreply@blogger.com