Vietnam is awaiting FTSE Russell's decision on whether to upgrade its stock market from frontier to emerging status, which could attract billions in foreign investment and significantly impact its market classification and investor confidence.
India is experiencing a significant growth surge, making it an attractive investment opportunity. Investors can consider exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that offer exposure to India or opt for individual stocks recommended by portfolio managers. With good prospects for rapid growth over the coming decades, India presents a promising market for long-term investments.
Topeka, Kansas has been ranked as the No. 1 emerging real estate market in the U.S., according to the WSJ/Realtor.com Fall 2023 Emerging Housing Markets Index. The city's affordable housing and low cost of living make it an attractive option for homebuyers, with the typical home price in Topeka being 42% less than the national median. The Midwest region, including cities like Elkhart-Goshen, Oshkosh-Neenah, Fort Wayne, and Lafayette-West Lafayette, also made the top five. Prateek Ghatage, an infectious-disease physician, recently purchased his first home in Topeka and praised the city's easy pace of life and lower cost of living.
Despite Vietnam's booming economy and rapid emergence as an economic power, its stocks have not seen the same level of growth. Investors remain cautious due to concerns over corporate governance, lack of transparency, and limited access to foreign investors. However, some experts believe that Vietnam's stocks could still present long-term investment opportunities.