news Chinese Investors are Choosing Domains as Alternatives to Stocks

[News]

Except for the United States, China has produced more millionaires and billionaires than any other country. This well-heeled group has been increasingly investing in domain names as a safer, more dependable investment alternative to stocks. The shift is not unusual, since any time one type of speculative investment dries up (stocks, real estate, collectibles, etc.), investors seek substitutes. Think about the Macau gambling crackdown of 2014. The cash reserves at Asia’s biggest gaming hub did not just disappear; instead, Las Vegas saw a Baccarat surged over 85%...

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[DGMDomains]

...Explains all the spam I'm getting from China or "Chinese investors".

 

[doubleU]

Lately I have discovered a notable increase in Chinese traffic on technology related domains I have parked.

Sales volume and prices in the domain aftermarket have consistently shown a direct correlation with stocks and shares prices over recent years.

We have seen blue chip companies including banks fall in recent years it's no wonder people look to domains as an investment.

 

[WatchDogue]

Thanks for posting that informative synopsis re Chinese domain buyers!

 

[Aamsra]

Great and motivational news assessing domain investment to stand parallel to/ may be higher than forex/stocks. And even domain sales are obvious enough to comprehend it well.

 

[Ms Domainer]

Business Insider explains more about why Chinese Investors are going after domain names, especially numerics and no-vowel LLLL and even LLLLL as assets:

http://www.businessinsider.com/china-is-buying-up-the-internet-2015-11​