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Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for Dec 2016 stood at 3.7% YoY as compared to 3.8% in Nov 2016. Inflation remained below market expectations. On MoM basis, inflation declined by 0.68%, which is a 22-month low, as against an increase of 0.2% in previous month, on the back of significantly lower food inflation. Food inflation that contributes around 35% to the total headline CPI inflation was up 2.4% YoY in Dec 2016 vs. 2.5% in Nov 2016. On MoM basis, food inflation declined by 2.3%, which is…

Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for Dec 2016 stood at 3.7% YoY as compared to 3.8% in Nov 2016. Inflation remained below market expectations. On MoM basis, inflation declined by 0.68%, which is a 22-month low, as against an increase of 0.2% in previous month, on the back of significantly lower food inflation. Food inflation that contributes around 35% to the total headline CPI inflation was up 2.4% YoY in Dec 2016 vs. 2.5% in Nov 2016. On MoM basis, food inflation declined by 2.3%, which is…

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Dylan Waller

Nomadic Equity

Pakistan's UpgradePakistan received its well deserved emerging market upgrade from MSCI last week, and valuation still remains below its historical high experienced when it was previously an emerging market.  Now is a strong time to swoop in to profit from Pakistan's future upside, as the market has the potential trade at up to 13.8X its earnings, based on its historical valuation.  Unfortunately, this is a case where simple exposure through an ETF, the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/21016" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21016">Global X Msci Pakistan Etf</a>, is not an…

Pakistan's UpgradePakistan received its well deserved emerging market upgrade from MSCI last week, and valuation still remains below its historical high experienced when it was previously an emerging market.  Now is a strong time to swoop in to profit from Pakistan's future upside, as the market has the potential trade at up to 13.8X its earnings, based on its historical valuation.  Unfortunately, this is a case where simple exposure through an ETF, the Global X Msci Pakistan Etf, is not an…

Top Industries for Investment as Pakistan Transitions to an Emerging Market

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Recapping Highlights <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/21038" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21038">Bank Alfalah Ltd</a> , Pakistan's 6th largest bank, is a strong value investment pick within Pakistan's banking industry, which presents interesting opportunities for investors amid Pakistan's potential emerging market upgrade in 2017.  Pakistan's banking industry is a significant area to consider for value investing, as there is ample potential for future growth in the industry, with only around 20% of its population currently being banked.  <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/21038" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21038">Bank Alfalah Ltd</a> most effectively…

Recapping Highlights  Bank Alfalah Ltd , Pakistan's 6th largest bank, is a strong value investment pick within Pakistan's banking industry, which presents interesting opportunities for investors amid Pakistan's potential emerging market upgrade in 2017.  Pakistan's banking industry is a significant area to consider for value investing, as there is ample potential for future growth in the industry, with only around 20% of its population currently being banked.  Bank Alfalah Ltd most effectively…

Bank Alfalah: Updates for Pakistan's Alpha Bank

MSCI Announcement is ApproachingAs previously mentioned, Pakistan is under review for classification as an emerging market, and it appears likely that this transition will be successful.  Previously, objections have been raised regarding size and liquidity, though these factors have improved considerably.  In addition to the improvements in size and liquidity, the MSCI has noted other <a href="https://www.msci.com/documents/10199/238444/Results+of+MSCI+2015+Market+Classification+Review/5f8d9f3b-67b9-4f9f-83d1-ce6227a496a2" target="_blank">positive changes</a> in Pakistan that makes its reclassification as an emerging market more likely.  These…

MSCI Announcement is ApproachingAs previously mentioned, Pakistan is under review for classification as an emerging market, and it appears likely that this transition will be successful.  Previously, objections have been raised regarding size and liquidity, though these factors have improved considerably.  In addition to the improvements in size and liquidity, the MSCI has noted other positive changes in Pakistan that makes its reclassification as an emerging market more likely.  These…

Emerging Market Status Appears Likely for Pakistan

Pakistan is a strong frontier market in Asia for investors to consider:<ul><li>The MSCI will review Pakistan's eligibility to become an emerging market this year</li><li>Pakistan stands out for its high growth and strong discount to other stock markets in Asia</li><li>The cement industry, banking industry, and automotive industry are all strong areas for investment</li><li>Investors should avoid the textile and oil/gas industry in general, although some buy opportunities may emerge from the sell off</li><li>Regardless of what decision is made this year, Pakistan is still a strong, high growth frontier market</li></ul>

Pakistan is a strong frontier market in Asia for investors to consider:The MSCI will review Pakistan's eligibility to become an emerging market this yearPakistan stands out for its high growth and strong discount to other stock markets in AsiaThe cement industry, banking industry, and automotive industry are all strong areas for investmentInvestors should avoid the textile and oil/gas industry in general, although some buy opportunities may emerge from the sell offRegardless of what decision is made this year, Pakistan is still a strong, high growth frontier market

Emerging Pakistan?: Key Industries to Consider and Avoid

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Bank Alfalah Ltd. provides commercial banking and related services. The Bank offers a wide range of banking and financial services, including brokerage services.

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Bank Alfalah (BAFL PA)

Pakistan Inflation Review - Dec 2016

Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for Dec 2016 stood at 3.7% YoY as compared to 3.8% in Nov 2016. Inflation remained below market expectations....

Topline Securities

Top Industries for Investment as Pakistan Transitions to an Emerging Market

Pakistan's UpgradePakistan received its well deserved emerging market upgrade from MSCI last week, and valuation still remains below its historical...

Nomadic Equity

Bank Alfalah: Updates for Pakistan's Alpha Bank

Recapping HighlightsBank Alfalah Ltd , Pakistan's 6th largest bank, is a strong value investment pick within Pakistan's banking industry, which...

Nomadic Equity

Emerging Market Status Appears Likely for Pakistan

MSCI Announcement is ApproachingAs previously mentioned, Pakistan is under review for classification as an emerging market, and it appears likely...

Nomadic Equity

Emerging Pakistan?: Key Industries to Consider and Avoid

Pakistan is a strong frontier market in Asia for investors to consider: The MSCI will review Pakistan's eligibility to become an emerging market...

Nomadic Equity

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