Topic: Your topic is: “Investment Opportunities in Emerging Markets” You are required to select four emerging markets (four countries outside United States, Western Europe, Japan and Australia), identify the portfolio investment opportunities which they offer to funds managers and investors, outline the performance of the opportunities identified, along with the risks of such investments, and make appropriate recommend-ations & conclusions – with supporting reasons – for Australian investors. In line with the marking rubric, your essay should contain (see Subject Out-line for the rubric and additional inclusions and setting out of your essay): Research – A search of the literature to identify and describe four emerging markets and the opportunities they provide Australian investors; Analysis – Analyse the performance of each identified investment, comparing their performances historically and with similar investments in developed markets; cite actual returns achieved, relate to the economic performance (growth, inflation, interest rate and exchange rate movements) of the selected countries, and the risks associated with the investments. Recommendations and Conclusions – Draw out with supporting evidence or reasons investors to whom the selected investments are suitable and the proportions of each which should be included in a balanced portfolio. Illustrate your analysis, particularly performance history, with appropriate tables, charts and graphs, and where appropriate with illustrative examples.” Other Requirements Details of the Assignment requirements, suggested points for detailed examination and penalties for late lodgment are in the Subject Outline. You are required to complete this essay individually (no groups). Research and Referencing You should begin by studying various chapters of the text-book (including Chapter 18 on alternative investments) dealing with the above asset classes. You will need to discover at least 6 references apart from the text-book.
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