If you’ve ever wondered whether investing in stocks can make you rich, the answer is a big yes! The key, however, is to select the right companies and to buy and hold them over the long-term. At the Smart Investor, we have, so far, been identifying great companies in Singapore and writing about them all this time. However, the investment world is much larger than just Singapore, and many great companies are listed on other stock exchanges, too. Countries such as the US and China have a much larger economy and the companies listed on these exchanges have a wider, more global reach. Although COVID-19 has wreaked havoc across the globe, some of these businesses have managed to not just survive, but have also thrived in the wake of this crisis. By choosing such businesses to invest in, you can slowly but surely grow your wealth over the years. And by the time you retire, you will be able to enjoy a nice pot of gold from the fruits of your labour....