Five reasons why to buy Asian shares

Asian shares have been hard hit by the global financial crisis and subsequent global recession. However, at a time when the medium term outlook for US, European and Japanese shares is fraught with uncertainty, there are good reasons to believe Asia ex-Japan shares will perform well over the next 5 to 10 years, says Shane Oliver, Sydney-based head of investment strategy and chief economist as AMP Capital Investors. From their 2007 highs to their recent lows Asia ex-Japan shares have f…