Savita Iyer-Ahrestani, AdvisorOne

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Savita Iyer-Ahrestani, AdvisorOne

Savita Iyer-Ahrestani has been a regular contributor to Investment Advisor magazine since 2004. Born in India and raised in Switzerland, she came to the U.S. in 1995, and in 2005, moved overseas for a few years, living in Switzerland, India and Holland. She holds a Master's degree in print journalism from Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Communications and has written for a number of publications, financial and non-financial. She is currently based in State College, Pennsylvania.

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  Investors Remain Bullish on Turkey Despite Political Unrest

  By Savita Iyer-Ahrestani, AdvisorOne  |  June 17, 2013

  The recent wave of anti-government protests in Turkey continues to gain steam but foreign investors are not particularly perturbed by the demonstrations. Not for the time being, anyway.

• Advisors Must Accept the Realities of a Changing America

  By Savita Iyer-Ahrestani, AdvisorOne  |  June 11, 2013

  Advisors' efforts to reach out to different communities have not progressed as much as they should have.

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  Iran’s Election Uncertainty Equals Investment Uncertainty

  By Savita Iyer-Ahrestani, AdvisorOne  |  June 10, 2013

  What stance will Iran’s new leader take vis-à-vis the rest of the world, particularly the United States?

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  Piloting Around the Globe Affords Advisor Carroll a Broad View of World Opportunities

  By Savita Iyer-Ahrestani, AdvisorOne  |  June 4, 2013

  It isn’t out of choice that Paul Carroll’s travels around the globe inform his investment decisions.

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  Apple’s Irish Tax Exposure Opens Up International Debate

  By Savita Iyer-Ahrestani, AdvisorOne  |  June 3, 2013

  The Apple case has brought to light the fact that the link between where companies make their profits and where they pay taxes on those profits is often tenuous.

• It’s Not Just Active and Passive, but Behavioral Finance That Best Meets Clients’ Needs

  By Savita Iyer-Ahrestani, AdvisorOne  |  May 28, 2013

  Ted Lundgren of NAAIM argues that the lessons of behavioral finance must inform the active vs. passive investing debate.

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  Natural Skin Care Products Are Big Business in China

  By Savita Iyer-Ahrestani, AdvisorOne  |  May 27, 2013

  Thirty years ago, fashion and make-up were moot points in China. Today, cosmetics offer a new generation of Chinese women endless possibilities and investors new opportunities.

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  African-Americans Remain a Viable, Untapped Advice Market

  By Savita Iyer-Ahrestani, AdvisorOne  |  May 24, 2013

  Despite an increase in wealth, a proven track record of financial progress and greater overall financial confidence, African-Americans are being ignored by advisors.

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  Pakistan’s New Leader Heartens Investors

  By Savita Iyer-Ahrestani, AdvisorOne  |  May 20, 2013

  Nawaz Sharif’s victory in the recent Pakistani general election sent out a wave of optimism and hope, but Pakistan’s prime minister-elect has his work cut out for him.

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  Malaysia Is Gateway to ASEAN and Optimal Investment Destination

  By Savita Iyer-Ahrestani, AdvisorOne  |  May 13, 2013

  Malaysia has a lot going for it and the foreign direct investment continues to roll in and prop up growth.