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You'll Never Guess This: The World's Hottest Stock Market In 2012

Venezuela it is. The returns YTD are huge - 219 percent !! We spotted this today:

"The Caracas stock exchange has staged a huge rally this year, with its benchmark exchange more than tripling in value since January.

The gains have largely been driven by Venezuelan banks, including BBVA Banco Provincial, whose shares have climbed more than 200%."

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