The Six Stage Investment Lab

When investing in international stocks or ETFs, do you choose them simply because they are "safe" or "developed"? That is investing in 'Past Wealth.' True wealth is created by pre-emptively positioning yourself in nations that are 'on the verge of becoming wealthy.' By combining the insights from 2045: The New Continent of Wealth with our 6-Stage Growth Model , we map out where the global flow of money will move over the next 20 years. 1. The Three Formulas of a Rising Nation To determine if a nation has entered the "Wealth Orbit," we look for three structural signals: Rise of the Middle Class: Are the primary subjects of consumption increasing? Formation of Urban Premiums: Is production concentrating in high-value urban centers? Maturation of Capital Systems: Does the nation have the sophisticated systems required to circulate capital? 2. Classification of National Growth Stages Just like companies, nations follow a distinct life cyc...