What are the Emerging Markets?
What are the Emerging Markets?
The Emerging Markets are an increasing part of today's investment opportunities but so far have been considered primarily by global institutional players, who having the opportunity to make sizable allocations have selectively invested early in the most promising sectors.
While everyone is attracted by above average returns, many potential investors remain hesitant to participate due to a lack of understanding of the market, restricted access to research, minimal corporate information, risks associated with yet under-developed market economies and the need for liquidity. Institutional and individual investors have many investment vehicles at their disposal. The more sophisticated investor can consider, where permitted, investing directly by participating in the local capital markets. However, considering the complexity of the market and the need to minimize risk, investors might consider participation via a general market fund or a specialized fund weighted towards their investment objectives.
The Emerging Markets Companion is the investor's source for information on debt and equity pricing, analytics, research, financial and economic news, financial companies and their investment vehicles, unexplored investment opportunities in the emerging economies, and corporate financial information. The information is collected, organized and presented for the use of individuals who make their own investment decision and for those wishing to increase their financial knowledge of the emerging economies. Among many investor benefits are increased market understanding, access to fundamental research and basic corporate financial information, and the ability to quantify and track market behavior.