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Alex Frew McMillan
Alex Frew McMillan is our global equities expert for Real Money and Real Money Pro. As a widely respected and experienced foreign correspondent, he has covered financial news related to real estate, hedge funds, personal finance and global equities. Since moving to Hong Kong from New York City 15 years ago, he has devoted himself to coverage of Asia, writing magazine stories and analysis pieces for prominent Asian and U.S.-based publications like The New York Times, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, CNBC, and the Economic Intelligence Unit. He has also made numerous appearances on both television and radio to discuss his work.
As a long-time expat who grew up with a South African father and British mother, McMillan delivers a unique perspective on global investment, macroeconomic, and geopolitical trends. He self-identifies as a buy-and-hold investor with particular interest in ETFs for his anchor allocations. He also buys individual growth stocks, with an emphasis on Asian electric vehicle makers and chipmakers.
McMillan graduated with a degree in Journalism and English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with honors and distinction, and serves as co-chairman of the university's alumni association in Hong Kong. Besides reporting, he is also an avid tennis player, snowboarder and scuba diver. McMillan is a PADI-certified divemaster and NASM-certified personal trainer.
Recent Articles By The Author
Surprise Central Bank Change Makes Case for Unhedged Japan Stocks
The Bank of Japan shocked world markets with a tweak of its super-easy monetary policy, pushing yen gains that are likely to be sustained in 2023.
Chinese Statistics Diverge From Covid Reality as Traders Fall Sick
Many businesses in China report difficulties due to staffing shortages, but the official tallies of infections and deaths don't reflect that situation.
SEC Clears Path for Chinese Companies Such as Alibaba to Remain on Wall Street
The SEC's accounting arm said it's confident it has secured "complete access" to the books of U.S.-listed Chinese companies.
Loss-Making Paytm Vows to Buy Back Shares in Face of Stock Selloff
India's largest-ever public offering at the time of its listing, Paytm has seen its share price perform horribly. Will this vote of confidence turn things around?
Railroading of Publisher Jimmy Lai Shows You Can't Expect Justice in Hong Kong
In an Al Capone-style conviction, the publisher of Hong Kong's biggest tabloid is sentenced to nearly six years in prison for violating a lease.
Will Thai Stocks Be Southeast Asia's Stars Next Year?
A solid consumer market and a strengthening economy suggest solid Thailand is set to outperform in 2023.
China to Let Covid Cases Quarantine at Home in Major Policy Change
The November export and import figures were dismal in China, where the government appears to have unofficially decided the zero-Covid policy must go.
Chinese Stocks Surge in Hong Kong With Hints of Reopening
Investors continue to buy on tiny signs that China is easing up on its zero-Covid stance, but newly relaxed rules have yet to be put to the test.
Japan's World Cup Soccer Victory Sees Sports Stock Boost
It was a generally down day for Japanese stocks, but soccer fans woke with a rising sun and a smile.
Jiang Zemin's Death Overshadows Jack Ma's Tokyo Residency
The day's initial focus was on the Alibaba entrepreneur's extended stay in Japan before word broke that China's former president has died at 96.
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