When it comes to investing, nothing spells roller-coaster ride quite like emerging markets.

Case in point: the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (in U.S. dollars) rose 19% in 2010. In 2011, it fell 18%. Last year, it rose 18%. In 2013 so far, it’s down 11%.

If investors are risk-averse, they’ll be reluctant to buy into such a volatile market. But there are benefits to taking a long view when considering emerging markets. Read more.

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