Emerging Market Research
Back to homepageForeign equity markets worth a serious look 2
Your clients should look beyond the U.S., and consider investing in foreign equity markets, specifically Asia and a few emerging markets. It’s usually tough to break old habits but advisors may very well have do so if they want higher
Read MoreEmerging market recovery – Silver lining slides into sight 3
The jury is still out on the strength and timing of the emerging market recovery. Despite the fallout from the Argentine debt crisis, the war on terrorism and slower global economic growth, Latin American and Eastern Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA) emerging markets
Read MoreInvesting in the Philippines: Markets, and Hopes Rebound 3
Expectations are high that new president will reverse the economic mess under the previous regime Mired in corruption and political uncertainty, the Philippines breathed a sigh of relief in January when its new president, Gloria Arroyo, assumed office following the
Read MoreMalaysian economy – On the road to recovery 2
The Malaysian economy is the best among a group of emerging markets, and it has done it without international help. Although it has posted a loss, Malaysia is by far the best-performing emerging market in Asia for the 10 months
Read MoreManagers take country-and sector-specific approach 1
Global growth, increased liquidity, greater consumer confidence will combine to make emerging markets more attractive Analysts are optimistic about the prospects of non-Asian emerging markets this year. Improving liquidity, continuing global growth, rising commodity prices, reasonable valuations and subdued fears
Read MoreInefficiency=risk 2
Mutual fund investors are repeatedly told not to try to time the market, but such advice doesn’t work for the emerging market, where returns are subject to wide fluctuations. Evidence shows that investors who use a buy-and-hold strategy in emerging
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