Emerging Markets

One of the key principles to a capitalistic society and economy for that matter is the ability to expand businesses and continue growth. As countries become more and more industrialized, citizens begin to demand new goods and more technology. Hoping to capitalize on the new demand, multinational corporations attempt to infiltrate the emerging economy to expand their business. Today, some of the most promising emerging markets are China, India, and Brazil.
As an investor, there are many ways to invest in emerging markets. Three of the best ways are to invest in multinational corporations, invest in a foreign company that is located in the emerging market, or to invest in a mutual fund or ETF that is specific to emerging markets.

BRICs Report: From Russia With Oil

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor
While Russian leadership hopes to rebalance its economy toward other sectors, energy remains the largest story when it comes to investing in the BRICs member.

4 Emerging-Market Mutual Funds for Returns

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Yes, ETFs are terrific, but mutual funds can be better long-term value plays. Here are four to consider.

4 Hot Latin American ETFs for Your Portfolio

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
While GDP growth among Latin American countries might be slowing, it still should continue at a decent clip. These 4 ETFs offer exposure throughout the region.

Europe Can Rally More, But It Isn’t ‘Fixed’

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor
Don't overstay your welcome in the European financial rally. If you're looking for "bombed-out" banks without Europe's issues, consider this instead.

Now’s the Time to Invest in China

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
A closer look at the recent trade-deficit numbers tell the tale. Here are three stocks that let investors ride the red dragon.

6 Beverage Stocks to Quench Your Thirst for Upside

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
The beverage industry is riding high on the growing global middle class. All of these stocks get an 'A' or a 'B' from my Portfolio Grader.

Turkcell: Business Continues to Thrive

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Turkcell hasn't seen an end to its boardroom struggles -- or a return of its dividend -- but it's increasing subscribers and recently earned some global honors.

3 Low-Cost Emerging Market ETFs

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Despite issues in Brazil and China, emerging markets still are as good an option as any for growth. Here are three ETFs to get in -- without paying an arm and a leg.

9 Goods Seeing Sky-High Price Inflation

By Jeff Reeves
The rising cost of oil and supply-demand imbalances are boosting the prices of a slew of goods.

GE’s ‘Quarterback’ Has Great Field Vision

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
GE’s share price was sacked during the financial crisis and Great Recession, but CEO Jeff Immelt looks to stage a big comeback in 2012.

6 Stocks for the Economic Divide

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
This array of stocks gives you the strongest players serving both ends of the income spectrum.

5 New ETFs Launch, but Spotlight’s on TRXT

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Bill Gross's new Total Return ETF actually had company last week as four other exchange-traded funds also launched.

Are Big Yields in European Telecoms Safe?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
While European telecoms are among the highest-yielding dividend stocks around, recent payout decreases have many on edge. But investors should take heart.

5 Reasons You’ll See $5 Gasoline in 2012

By Jeff Reeves
Geopolitical unrest across Africa as well as the Mideast leaves pump prices nowhere to go but up.

Turkish Telecom on the Brink of a Big Move

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
A power struggle over Turkey's Turkcell could be near an end. When it does, expect the company's dividend to resume, and the stock to soar.

4 Hot Emerging-Market ETFs For 2012

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
The group includes raw materials, heavy construction equipment, a leveraged fund and a dividend play.

Will Google Make the Most of Android in Emerging Markets?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Smartphones with the Android operating system will take 80% of Asian and African markets by 2015, NPD says. Will Google cash in on Android dominance?

5 Foreign Dividend Strongholds to Buy

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
If your portfolio is living and dying by growth, the global economy might zing you. Protect yourself with these five foreign dividend strongholds.

The Pitfalls of Investing in Emerging Markets

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Emerging markets are promising areas of growth, but recent legal issues in India illustrate the inherent risks involved with investing there.
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