Jupiter heads the pack in emerging markets

Strong performance from region over last three years produces top returns for UK investors

BY MARK PRESKETT Buoyant emerging market economies have led funds invested in such regions to deliver strong returns for UK investors over the past three years. Overall, the typical fund in the emerging markets space rose 108.55% bid to bid, over three years to the end of November. Leading the way in the 22-strong sector with a 36-month track record was Elena Shaftan's Jupiter Emerging European Opportunities fund. Shaftan's concentrated 30 to 35 stock portfolio, investing in firms throughout Central and Eastern Europe, generated 196.41% gains over the three years. This is 30 percentag...