The next frontier?

Emerging market investors who missed out on lucrative BRIC opportunities in the last decade are being given a second chance thanks to frontier markets such as Egypt, Nigeria and Vietnam. These nations offer the desirable blend of rapid economic development, attractive valuations and an increasingly open attitude toward business. While not without its considerations, the fundamentals are strong enough to warrant investment in these countries alongside a BRIC or GEM strategy within an emerging market portfolio. Whether it is because their capital markets are less developed – even by eme...