Investment Adventures in Emerging Markets

Emerging-Market Resilience
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Emerging-Market Resilience

Volatile market action in early February caught many investors off guard. While many were rushing for the exits at the first sign of turmoil, Templeton Emerging Markets Group’s Chetan Sehgal and Claus Born have been emphasizing calm. They point to resilience within emerging markets overall in the long term and still find plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the year ahead.

Emerging Markets January 2018 Update: A Strong Start
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Emerging Markets January 2018 Update: A Strong Start

The first month of 2018 saw a strong start for emerging-market equities overall amid a generally solid fundamental backdrop. Stephen Dover, Franklin Templeton’s head of equities, and Chetan Sehgal, director of portfolio management with Templeton Emerging Markets Group, present an overview of emerging-market developments in January, including some events, milestones and data points to offer perspective.

Saudi Arabia’s Emerging-Market Pursuit
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Saudi Arabia’s Emerging-Market Pursuit

Saudi Arabia’s potential upgrade to emerging-market status could cause new investors to take notice. Bassel Khatoun explores the implications for equity markets both in the Kingdom and the wider region.

New Directions: A Note from Stephen Dover
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New Directions: A Note from Stephen Dover

"We have a long history of investing in emerging markets. I’m confident a new generation of leaders will carry on the rich legacy Mark Mobius and the late Sir John Templeton pioneered." - Stephen Dover, head of equities, Franklin Templeton Investments