Emerging markets

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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 (3)

South Africa's headwinds are economic, not political

(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.

China's Nasdaq: too much too soon?

(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.

Taipei city skyline at dusk © Maurice Tsai/Bloomberg News

Why Taiwan is the most exciting market in Asia

(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'.