subject: Robert M. Pardes Explains Developed International Markets [print this page] Robert M. Pardes Explains How To Understand Developed International Markets
Developed international markets are those similar to the United States. According to the 2008 Emerging Economy Report, emerging economies and markets are "regions of the world that are experiencing rapid informationalization under conditions of limited or partial industrialization. On the other hand, developed international markets are countries well developed and pose less of a risk.
Understanding developed international markets is key to learning how to invest in them. Developed markets are much like the US, in that they are strong opportunities that offer good return on investments. Emerging markets are those just fresh on the books. Remember, though, that the age of the country and the overall impression you have of that country may not define the investment opportunities there. The US market was considered emerging less than 100 years ago, after all.
Which countries are considered to be developed international markets? According to Morgan Stanley Capital International, here is a list of the current developed countries:
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Canada
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Portugal Singapore
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United States
Those who are interested in understanding developed international markets will want to take a good look at how the United States' markets work, as these are some of the most commonly used trading locations. What does trading in the United States mean in general?
To most individuals, trading in developed markets means stability. While there is a large amount of movement in most stock markets, especially the US markets, there is much less risk of losing it all. The country is developed enough to the point of being able to give people the information they need to make key decisions on whether they should or should not invest there.
