Flipping houses and land -- if we're not trading stocks, what do we flip?

Author: Li Fengwei
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
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Savings – The Quiet Erosion of Wealth: With the rise in the price index and the central bank holding off on interest rate hikes, China has entered a "negative interest rate era." Considering a 20% interest tax and the rising price index, the real interest rate for bank deposits is currently -1.616%. Based on the current 1.1 trillion yuan in bank deposits, approximately 20 billion yuan in wealth quietly flows from depositors' hands each year.
Stock Market – Not an Easy Affair to Love: China's stock market is highly unique. It has made significant contributions to the resolution of corporate distress in China. According to a Morgan Stanley report, mature stock markets have a price-to-earnings ratio of 15-20 times, while China's is around 35 times.
Futures Market – Turbulent Waters: The futures market is highly specialized and carries unpredictable risks, making it unsuitable for non-professionals.
Government Bonds – Dual Impacts: Long-term investment cycles and significant sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations.
Real Estate – Possibly Your Most Generous and Reliable Relative: It provides you with a substantial monthly income while also allowing your wealth to grow rapidly. The key to real estate is the appreciation of land. With China's rapid urbanization, the end of the "land grab" movement, and the country's strong economic growth, real estate is bound to experience a 30-year period of sustained and stable growth.