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While it can be an elusive target for investors, there are ways to increase your exposure to the world's fastest-growing major economy, ROB CARRICK writes
To astute investors, the sound of China rising is the ka-ching of money being made.China's investing potential is such that some experts believe it's a must-have for your portfolio. As University of Toronto finance professor Eric Kirzner puts it: ''A decent-sized portfolio without any exposure to China, and India, is deficient.''
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A selection of this year's winners and losers
Fording Canadian Coal Trust (Star)$79, up $33FDG.UN - TSXChina's economy is devouring metallurgical coal -- a key ingredient in steel production -- faster than you can say ''greenhouse gas emissions.'' That's pushing coal prices through the roof, making Fording a -- cough, cough, wheeze -- standout of Canada's income trust sector.