How to access resilient emerging Europe

Resilience from emerging European markets during the financial crisis has prompted a re-evaluation of prospects within the region, writes Maria Merricks.

A relatively resilient recovery from the financial crisis has put emerging Europe in the spotlight over the past year or so. In some cases - Poland, for instance - markets escaped recession altogether. Recent data from S&P further supports its appeal, suggesting those looking to maximise returns in the first half of this year would have done well to be invested in the region. The Hungarian and Czech Republic markets were worth particular note, rising 20.6% and 15.1% respectively between 1 January and 30 June 2011. Elsewhere, Russia bucked the BRIC losses trend, rising 4.9% compared wi...