Emerging markets
Emerging markets can offer investors a roller coaster ride – the risk of political and economic turmoil means stock markets can be volatile. But they are also home to some of the world's fastest-growing companies and economies.
Recent articles
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(06 November 09)
South African stocks have lagged most other emerging markets this year, despite the JSE All-Share index rising by around 20%. One problem is the rand.
(06 November 09)
China's investors are used to sharp ups and downs. But the volatility on the supposed Nasdaq-equivalent ChiNext has been in a new league.
(02 November 09)
Taiwan has lagged behind much of Asia in recent years. But this could soon change – in fact, Taiwan looks like it may well hold some of the most exciting investment opportunities in Asia. Cris Sholto Heaton explains why, and looks at how to invest in 'Asia's Switzerland'.
