2013 was a year emerging market equity investors would rather forget, as the impact of the global economic slowdown weighed heavily on these once rapidly growing economies. The emerging economies hit hardest were once the most promising investments, namely Brazil, Russia, India, and China – the BRIC nations. Despite the bump in the road, however, investors should not completely write off these investments, as over the years, this corner of the market has typically exhibited some of the most lucrative returns and highest growth potentials [see ETF Winners & Losers from the Ben Bernanke Era]. According to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) most recent World Economic Outlook, developing economies will likely struggle to make up lost ground this year, though several countries are poised to top 2013′s GDP growth rates. A Closer Look at Emerging Markets in 2014 IMF data shows that emerging Asian and Sub-Sahara African countries will see the most growth [...] Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts: ETFs To Tap Into 2013′s “Hidden Cities” 5 ETFs For Fiscally-Sound Emerging Markets Forget BRIC ETFs: Look To VISTA Nations For Better Opportunities Emerging Market ETF Investing: Beyond The BRIC Looking For Green Shoots? Try Southeast Asia ETFs
2013 was a year emerging market equity investors would rather forget, as the impact of the global economic slowdown weighed heavily on these once rapidly growing economies. The emerging economies hit hardest were once the most promising investments, namely Brazil, Russia, India, and China – the BRIC nations. Despite the bump in the road, however, investors should not completely write off these investments, as over the years, this corner of the market has typically exhibited some of the most lucrative returns and highest growth potentials [see ETF Winners & Losers from the Ben Bernanke Era]. According to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) most recent World Economic Outlook, developing economies will likely struggle to make up lost ground this year, though several countries are poised to top 2013′s GDP growth rates. A Closer Look at Emerging Markets in 2014 IMF data shows that emerging Asian and Sub-Sahara African countries will see the most growth [...]
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