Frontier Markets

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Definition of 'Frontier Markets'

Less advanced capital markets from the developing world. Frontier markets are countries with investable stock markets that are less established than those in the emerging markets.

They are also known as "pre-emerging markets".
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Investopedia explains 'Frontier Markets'

The frontier, or pre-emerging, equity markets are pursued by investors seeking potentially high returns who are able to accept the higher risks these type of markets would be exposed to. Some of the risks investors face in these frontier markets are political instability, poor liquidity, inadequate regulation, substandard financial reporting and large currency flucuations. In addition, many markets are overly dependent on volatile commodities.

Frontier market investments can have a low correlation to developed markets and thus can provide addtional diversification to an equity portfolio. 
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  • Forging Frontier Markets

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/economics/09/frontier-markets.asp
    Forging Frontier Markets. ... To start with, it can be helpful to have a historical
    perspective on frontier markets and how the frontier has evolved over time. ...

  • Forging Into Frontier Markets

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2010/Forging-Into-Frontier-Markets-FRN-GULF-AFK-VNM0908.aspx
    ... Forging Into Frontier Markets. ... However, local exchanges are gaining volume and
    accounting is becoming more transparent in most frontier markets. ...

  • Exploring Frontier Markets

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2008/Exploring_Frontier_Markets_FRN_PMNA.aspx
    ... Exploring Frontier Markets. ... Benefits of Frontier Markets The No.1 reason investor
    turn to frontier market investments is for the growth potential. ...

  • The Frontier Awaits

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2009/The-Frontier-Awaits-FRN-PMNA-EEM0525.aspx
    ... tourist hot spots. But there are many positives to these frontier markets -
    many are rich in natural resources. As the long term ...

  • Best Foreign Markets Of 2010

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2011/Best-Foreign-Markets-Of-2010-FRN-EEM-VWO-GAF0110.aspx
    ... Tickers in this Article: EEM, FRN, GAF, VWO. The best performing global stock markets
    in 2010 were emerging and frontier markets whose returns beat markets in ...

  • Evaluating Country Risk For International Investing

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/stocks/08/country-risk-for-international-investing.asp
    ... Developed Markets, Emerging Markets and Frontier Markets When considering international
    investments, there are three types of markets from which to choose. ...

  • Coattailer's Guidebook For Emerging Market Nations

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2011/Coattailers-Guidebook-For-Emerging-Market-Nations-SCHE-BEN-THD-IDX-GUR-PMNA0906.aspx
    ... Finally, Mobius sees tremendous possibilities from the frontier markets
    in the Middle East. Overall, he believes that the recent ...

  • The Global Titans of Tomorrow

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2009/The-Global-Titans-of-Tomorrow-DGS-EWX-BRF-HAO1030.aspx
    ... (For related reading, see Forging Frontier Markets.). The Bottom Line In finding
    the global leaders of tomorrow, sometimes we need to look small. ...

  • Understanding BRIC Investments

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/trading/10/bric-investing-introduction-risks.asp
    ... market assets – and they have to be fully aware of the risks. (Check out
    Forging Frontier Markets for more.) What Exactly is BRIC? ...

  • Canada: A New Frontier For Real Estate Investors

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/mortgages-real-estate/09/owning-real-estate-canada.asp
    Canada: A New Frontier For Real Estate Investors. May 21 2012 | Filed Under »
    International Markets, Mortgages, Real Estate, Taxes. ...

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