HONG KONG: As in life, a balanced approach is often the best strategy in investing. That's what strategists are advising Asian investors trapped between the risk of falling markets and the fear of missing out on a relief rally after the imminent Gulf war.
According to strategists, investors should take the balanced approach of buying companies that combine handsome dividend payouts -- Asian firms have the highest dividend yields in the world -- with a likely pop in their share prices. They say that's better than aggressively buying equities or taking overly defensive bond positions.