At Commonwealth Funds, we’re here to invest our time in an effort to benefit the Fund shareholders so they grow their financial knowledge, make more informed decisions regarding their assets, and bring it home.
Invest for Your Future & Vacation in the Present
Known for being unbelievable tourist destinations, Australia and New Zealand are also recognized for their thriving economies, making them prime countries to invest in. The 2017 Index of Economic Freedom, compiled by The Heritage Foundation, ranked Australia and New Zealand in the top five – categorizing them as countries with “free” economies.
Understanding Countries Drives Africa Fund Manager’s Strategy
In an effort to continue learning about different regions around the world, Robert Scharar – Commonwealth Fund’s Africa Fund portfolio manager and advisor – visited Africa in June. Touring the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Trading Region, Scharar spent a considerable amount of time in Ethiopia where there currently isn’t a public stock market, but work to open the economy to external investors is progressing.
New Zealand’s Virtual Water is Exported Across the Globe – Have You Benefited From It?
It’s no secret that our world is experiencing shifts in the climate that continue to affect our environment. From extreme weather to serious droughts, our climate is changing, which in turn is creating consequences that affect our way of life.
Houstonian Spreads Good Will Across Continents
Robert Scharar, Commonwealth Funds’ Advisor, brings donations from Houston to Africa for the Open Arms Home for Children.
Houston-based fund Advisor for Commonwealth Funds, Mr. Robert Scharar, not only assesses companies’ potentials, monitors assets and reviews fund performance – he is also a humanitarian, catalyzing philanthropic efforts in his wake.
Recent Africa Outlook
Rob Scharar, co-manager of the Africa fund, sat down with the BusinessMakers radio show to share some of his wisdom from years of experience investing in Africa.
Africa: More than Just Natural Resources
The following video comes from an interview CNBC conducted with Rob Scharar, co-manager of the Africa Fund, regarding strategies for investing in Africa.
Watch the video below to learn about economic trends that extend beyond the continent’s natural resources.
Texas Africa Business Excellence Award
In 2010, the International Trade Center/Texas Africa Business Summit honored Rob Scharar with the Texas Africa Business Excellence Award. The purpose of the Summit is to initiate mutual public and private partnerships and promote economic growth, integration and free trade between Texas and Africa.
Watch the video for Scharar’s informative response regarding investing in Africa.