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.

5 Best Emerging Market Plays for 2012

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Cell phones, brewers, soda, airlines -- all offer opportunity for investors looking to ride the biggest trend of all: globalization. Here are five picks to consider.

Taiwan: Almost Ready for Prime Time!

By Nancy Zambell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Taiwan is a growing force in electronics and tech, as well as a foreign-business friendly country. These two ETFs can help aggressive investors take the reins.

5 Top European Stocks to Buy Now

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
The debt crisis has battered numerous stocks that have no business being valued this low. Take advantage of these five phenomenal opportunities -- while you can.

Qatar: Not Yet an Investor’s Dream

By Nancy Zambell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Qatar is a booming Gulf state with favorable business conditions. For investors with a strong risk tolerance, here are three ETFs to consider.

Surprising Places for 2012 Investing: Paraguay

By Nancy Zambell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Paraguay is among the world's fastest growers and offers a long-term play for adventurous investors. Here are two good ways to start.

Top 5 Emerging Growth Stocks for December

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Louis Navellier's top five emerging growth stocks for December include standouts such as Jazz Pharmaceuticals and Hansen Natural Corp.

3 International Stocks to Hold Forever

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Some of the best stocks to buy and hold forever are companies that sell things we'll want forever. Here are three that do so from overseas.

Forget Amgen — Buy This Pharmaceutical Stock Instead

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Amgen is a world-class biotech company, but its big growth is a thing of the past. Another pharma stock is positioning itself for a place in your portfolio.

5 Signs Investors Will Get a Lump of Coal Instead of the Santa Rally

By Jeff Reeves
Market-timers love touting the so-called "Santa rally." However, numerous factors should make investors wary of making decisions based on the seasonal trend.

Investments You Can Make in Good Company

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
It doesn't always make sense for regular investors to mimic moneymaking icons -- but a few of Warren Buffett's current investments are solid everyman plays.

Big Pharma’s Emerging Markets Foray Hits Roadblocks

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
Companies are finding plans for global expansion aren't without hiccups.

What If the ECB Starts Printing Money?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
A resulting flood of liquidity would be rocket fuel for markets -- and you need to be ready.

Beat the Stock Market With Emerging Market Bonds

By Richard Band
A well-diversified fund of emerging market bonds, such as no-load TCW Emerging Markets Income N (MUTF:TGINX) is a great way to beat the 10-year Treasury note.

Ride Caterpillar: A Blue-Chip Contrarian Play

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
With mainstream investors now shunning the materials sector, this smells like a good against-the-grain opportunity. Buy this stock on any pullback.

3 Commodity Stocks With Huge Dividends

By Jeff Reeves
These puppies have monster yields -- just be prepared to watch the dividend whip around a bit.

Vale’s Fundamentals, Dividend and Charts All Scream BUY Now

By Jeff Reeves
You might have to hold on tight for a bumpy ride in the short-term, but rising metal prices and the company's fundamentals make this Brazilian stock a good long-term play.

Over There: Netflix’s Salvation Lies in International Expansion

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Successful expansion into Latin America, Europe slowly, but surely, could revive a badly battered Netflix (NFLX).

3 Beaten-Down Brazilian Buys

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
These three Brazilian companies have wallowed through a tough 2011, and their beaten-down shares have potential as value, growth and even income plays.

Visa – Consumers Still Swiping, Stock Still Soaring

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Visa NYSE:V posted very strong earnings this week thanks to debit card and credit card growth, and hot emerging market revenue. Visa is a great stock to buy.
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