How to Invest in Emerging Markets

Emerging markets have been a center of growth over the past 20 years. Economic prospects have improved dramatically in many areas of the world, especially in key countries like China, India, and Brazil. Long-term investors have been rewarded for making investments in emerging markets, as returns have often been far stronger than what developed markets have produced over the same period. Yet investors in emerging markets face different risks than those who focus on developed economies are used to seeing, and choosing the right stocks and sectors requires understanding the different environments in which companies operate across the globe. Among the ways you can invest in emerging markets are the following:

We'll look at each of these methods of investing below.

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