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Should I invest in emerging markets?

Hi, I have about $10,000 in an Australian Listed Investment Comapany (AFI), and another $10,000 in a listed property tracker fund (SLF). I've saved up another $5,000 and want to invest it. In your opinion, should I put it in the existing fund, or put it in a tracker fund for emerging markets? Emerging market funds are a fair bit more volatile, but I suspect that returns could be a lot higher. My investment goals are for the medium term. I'm not going to go to a financial planner because I think the cost would outweigh the benefits for this investment amount. Thanks, André

Public Comments

1. It is usually better to be diversified and not put all your pennies in one basket they say. Be sure and do your homework on what ever stock you buy. Most of my stocks are in emerging markets right now. I like to pick a good stock rather than have all funds.
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