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.

Frontier Markets: The New Emerging Markets?

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The global slowdown has places like Vietnam, Turkey and Colombia looking more attractive. And they could actually help take some risk out of your portfolio.

Sovereign Debt Foreshadowing Bigger Rally?

By Michael A. Gayed
A situation similar to 2011's "fall melt-up" may be under way, which would mean further gains ahead for risk assets as healing in credit markets continues.

2 Emerging Market Debt Funds to Buy Now

By Bryan Perry
Europe is unfarily tarring several emerging market currencies. Here are two diversified closed-end debt funds for you to consider.

Don’t Get Sucker-Punched by This Rally

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Stocks have ample reason to get clobbered considering the formidable risks that remain. This summer is far from being out of harm's way.

4 Beaten-Down Foreign Stocks to Buy Now

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Pullbacks suck, but they often do end up being great entry opportunities. These foreign stocks are a chance to diversify the falling knives you’re catching.

Dunkin’ to Open Hundreds of Stores Overseas

By Jeff Reeves
Dunkin' Brands plans to open up to 450 outlets across the world, mostly in the Asia-Pacific region.

Frontier Markets for the Fearful

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor
The bombed-out stock markets of frontier emerging economies could be interesting for buy-and-hold investors with a five-year horizon.

Arcos Dorados: Feast On It

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Emerging markets continue to be where economic growth is strongest. As the middle class in those countries grows, so too will the companies that serve them.

3 ETF Strategies to Ride Out Summer Volatility

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
With care, these ETFs are better than just selling in May because they can compensate for -- or even profit from -- the season's increased volatility.

3 Ways to Play Russia’s Rocketing Market

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Not sure about specific Russian stocks? Here are an ETF, a closed-end fund and an open-end fund that can get you in on the action.

International Stocks Are Hot, But These Are the Only 2 Ways to Invest

By Jeff Reeves
If you're going to invest internationally -- and you should -- there are really only two practical ways to buy in.

Caterpillar’s Breakthrough First Quarter

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
CAT just logged record earnings and has a record order backlog — and that's with a sluggish global economy.

Pipeline Profits Highlight Latest Batch of ETFs

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Among the new funds that have just launched is one focusing on high-yield energy sector MLPs, and it has an enticingly low expense ratio.

4 Currency ETPs to Cash In On

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Exchange-traded products make it easier for investors to play in the Forex space. Here are a few ETFs and ETNs to consider.

What Emerging Markets Tell Us About the U.S.

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Several technical indicators are flashing caution signals.

YPF: When Politics Become a Factor

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
What investors should know about energy firm YPF following news of a possible Argentine takeover, as well as broader lessons about governmental interference.

MSCI Tries to Make ‘Frontier’ Markets Safer

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Still, the new MSCI Frontier Markets 100 Index is loaded with risk -- as will be the forthcoming iShares ETF, based on the index.

BRICs Report: Grow, China, Grow!

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Ignore the "slowdown" talk, China is where growth can be found. Here's how longer-term investors can play -- and profit -- from The Middle Kingdom.

BRICs Report: Is the Samba Over for Brazil?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Brazilian stocks have drifted downward for the better part of two years -- but don't against the power of the country's emerging middle class.
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