Russia

Emerging market equities rose strongly over the third quarter of 2009 and have now more than doubled from the low point seen in October 2008. Indeed, the last six months have seen the asset class deliver the best returns on record.

Neptune manager Robin Geffen almost single-handedly raised Russia's profile among retail investors by realising potential in the region early on in the investment cycle

Eastern Europe has witnessed momentous changes since the fall of the Berlin Wall 20 years ago.

The fall of the Berlin Wall 20 years ago marked the end of the crude and utopian communist experiment that divided Europe for over four decades.

In recent months, the Russian stock market has staged an impressive rally. With stocks among the cheapest in the emerging market universe, it is trading at a discount of 40% compared to its peers

Eastern European equity markets have risen strongly this year.

Bryan Collings increased exposure to Russia, Brazil and Indonesia in Hexam Global Emerging Markets during August, while retaining an overweight to China.

We believe there is a strong strategic case for choosing to invest in commodities. Over the next 15-20 years, we expect demand for the world's natural resources to grow at a rapid pace.

Emerging markets equities experienced an extraordinary recovery in the second quarter of 2009.

The Bric concept has lost momentum according to emerging market managers in Standard & Poor's annual Global Emerging Markets review.