Emerging markets continue to outperform

High-return nature of emerging markets sector is evident from the worst performers' 80% growth over three years

The high-risk, high-return nature of emerging market vehicles is reflected in the fact that even the worst performer in the Global Emerging Markets peer group generated a three-year return of 76.83%. According to bid to bid data from Standard & Poor's, over three years to the end of July, Credit Suisse Multi-Manager Emerging Markets, which invests in several of its peers within the sector, was the worst performer overall. Among its holdings are the overall top performer, Jupiter Emerging European Opportunities, and the fifth best cumulative performer, JPM Emerging Markets. Having made a ...