There is an example of a company that will not be impacted by a Y2K problem. They are so well diversified that problems in one area won't impact other areas. (Mark Mobius)
China and the U.S. have a very symbiotic relationship which will not decline any time soon. There are more shared interests as compared to shared differences and for this reason relations will continue to be good. (Mark Mobius)
If you ever want to eat a tuna sandwich again, don't go to a tuna factory. I visited one where they had two lines: one was the human food line and one was the cat food line - and they didn't look any different. (Mark Mobius)
Some people mistake his reticence to mean a lack of dynamism, ... He's been quiet because the spotlight has not been on him. I think Victor Li will surprise a lot of people with his ability. (Mark Mobius)
It's quite difficult to ascertain the real hits on earnings, as a lot will depend on how fast the government is to implement the new price mechanism, and how high oil prices will go from here. (Mark Mobius)
We're very bullish on emerging markets right now because of valuations, ... Valuations are so reasonable it makes sense to put money in. (Mark Mobius)
It is unfortunate that Ronnie Chan got tied up in the Enron situation, ... It is quite unfair to blame independent directors who have to depend on the external and internal auditors who are supposed to be giving independent and capable reports. (Mark Mobius)
People are getting inured to the whole terrorism thing, (Mark Mobius)
Shareholder activism is not a privilege - it is a right and a responsibility. When we invest in a company, we own part of that company and we are partly responsible for how that company progresses. If we believe there is something going wrong with the company, then we, as shareholders, must become active and vocal. (Mark Mobius)
Both countries are equally attractive, it just really depends on which stocks you'd buy and what industry you're in. (Mark Mobius)
Investments of this size by such reputable investors draw attention to the country and further bolster investor confidence in South Africa. (Mark Mobius)
Their foreign reserves are down, ... Usually when governments claim they will not devalue, just the opposite occurs (and) if the ruble is devalued then there will be political fallout, so I think they must protect the ruble at all costs. (Mark Mobius)
It's, of course, not a good time to sell, but I also warn (investors) that it is now selling at a big premium to its net asset value, ... So, it's six of one and half a dozen of another -- very difficult to say. (Mark Mobius)
There's no reason to sell, because earnings growth is keeping pace with share prices. We're in an amazing period of history for many of these markets. (Mark Mobius)
We're not at the danger stage yet, but we are at danger of getting there - and history does repeat itself. (Mark Mobius)