Is Now a Good Time for Emerging Markets Funds?

Question

Is now a good time to buy into emerging markets mutual funds?

Answer 1

Only as part of an appropriate asset allocation.

Answer 2

Probably not. Emerging markets stocks are heavily weighted towards energy and commodities, which have had a huge run-up and are probably due for a 10-20% drop.

Long term, Emerging markets is where it's at, but wait a few months.

Answer 3

If you're going to dollar cost avg., then now is OK.  However, if you're going to be "unwise" and buy all at once, then now isn't the time.  Longterm, it's a good place for your money... just don't get in a hurry putting it there.

Answer 4

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