Emerging Market Stocks – China, India, Brazil and More
Emerging markets cover a wide range of rapidly growing economies across Asia, Latin America, Africa and Eastern Europe. China, India, Brazil, Taiwan and South Korea are the most significant emerging markets. The MSCI Emerging Markets index is the most important benchmark for emerging market equities.
On this page you will find the most well-known emerging market companies listed on US exchanges (ADR securities). These enable investment in emerging markets without needing to open an account on a local exchange. Prices are delayed by 15 minutes.
Emerging market stocks (ADR)
American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) for emerging market companies. Quoted in US dollars on NYSE or Nasdaq.
| # | Stock | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TSMTaiwan Semiconductor Manufactur | $339.04 | -0.72% |
| 2 | BABAAlibaba Group Holding Limited | $122.05 | -1.36% |
| 3 | INFYInfosys Limited | $13.74 | +3.31% |
| 4 | VALEVALE S.A. | $16.19 | +0.87% |
| 5 | MELIMercadoLibre, Inc. | $1,715.52 | -0.20% |
| 6 | ITUBItau Unibanco Banco Holding SA | $8.34 | -1.73% |
| 7 | PBRPetroleo Brasileiro S.A. Petrob | $20.56 | +2.39% |
| 8 | BIDUBaidu, Inc. | $110.96 | -0.84% |
| 9 | SESea Limited | $82.28 | +0.15% |
| 10 | NIONIO Inc. | $6.30 | +1.61% |
Most followed emerging market stocks
The most internationally followed emerging market companies listed on US exchanges.
Emerging markets — key overview
The MSCI EM index contains over 1,000 companies from 24 markets classified as emerging. China has the largest weighting, followed by Taiwan, India and South Korea.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufactur
$339.04
-0.72%
Alibaba Group Holding Limited
$122.05
-1.36%
Infosys Limited
$13.74
+3.31%
VALE S.A.
$16.19
+0.87%
MercadoLibre, Inc.
$1,715.52
-0.20%
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA
$8.34
-1.73%
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. Petrob
$20.56
+2.39%
Baidu, Inc.
$110.96
-0.84%
Sea Limited
$82.28
+0.15%
NIO Inc.
$6.30
+1.61%
Emerging market dividend companies
Many emerging market companies — particularly in mining and finance — pay significant dividends. Dividend yields can be higher than in developed markets.
VALE S.A.
$16.19
+0.87%
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA
$8.34
-1.73%
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. Petrob
$20.56
+2.39%
Infosys Limited
$13.74
+3.31%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufactur
$339.04
-0.72%
Largest emerging market companies
The largest emerging market ADR companies by market capitalisation.
Emerging market characteristics
Higher growth and risk profile
Emerging markets often offer faster economic growth than developed markets. This can lead to better share price appreciation over the long term — but it comes with higher political risk, currency risk and general instability.
ADR — an easy way to invest in emerging markets
An American Depositary Receipt (ADR) is a security issued by a US bank that represents shares in a foreign company. ADRs are quoted in US dollars on NYSE or Nasdaq, so investors do not need to open an account on a local exchange.
Currency risk and political risk
Emerging market currencies can weaken rapidly. Although ADR prices are quoted in dollars, the underlying company's earnings come in local currency. Additionally, political changes, regulatory environments and geopolitical risks can strongly affect valuations.
Frequently asked questions about emerging markets
What are emerging markets?
Emerging markets are rapidly growing economies whose equity markets have developed but have not yet reached the level of developed markets. MSCI classifies China, India, Brazil, Taiwan and South Korea among emerging markets.
What does ADR mean?
An ADR (American Depositary Receipt) is a certificate issued by a US bank representing a certain number of shares in a foreign company. ADRs are listed on US exchanges in dollars, so Finnish investors can buy them in the same way as US stocks.
How can I invest in emerging markets with diversification?
The easiest way is an ETF fund that tracks the MSCI Emerging Markets index. Individual ADR stocks provide exposure to specific companies or countries, but this increases company-specific risk.
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