Investors could miss out on the best returns if they stay out of the Asian equity markets for too long says Barings.
According to the company's analysis of MSCI statistics since its launch in December 1987, the 18 rallies in Asian markets have on average produced returns of 43% in US dollar terms in six months. The sharpest rally saw the MSCI AC Far East ex Japan index rise by 50% in just 49 days between 12 January and 2 March 1998, while the strongest rally was responsible for a 73% rise in the index over the 11 months between 3 December 1992 and 12 November 1993. The index rose by almost the same amount (72%) in less than half that time between 1 September 1998 and 7 January 1999. Analysis by Barin...
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