Mutual Fund Investing in China & India

China and India are emerging markets. These countries have growing economies with the potential for increased growth compared to developed countries. Investors can gain exposure to these countries through mutual funds.

BRIC

China and India are grouped into the BRIC nations. These nations represent the emerging market nations with the most potential growth. The other nations include Brazil and Russia.

AIM China A (AACFX)

AIM China A (AACFX) has an investment objective of long-term principal growth. This mutual fund invests in securities of Chinese companies and other companies with exposure to China, along with initial public offerings (IPOs) and cash equivalents.

ProFunds UltraChina Inv (UGPIX)

ProFunds UltraChina Inv (UGPIX) is a mutual fund that uses leveraged investment techniques to seek a daily return equal to that of the Bank of New York Mellon China Select ADR Index.

Franklin India Growth Fund (FINGX)

Franklin India Growth Fund (FINGX) invests in companies in India or companies with large amounts of assets based in India. This fund has a quarterly dividend distribution of 5.83 cents per share and an expense ratio of 2.55 percent.

Morgan Stanley India Investment Fund (IIF)

Morgan Stanley India Investment Fund (IIF) has holdings of Indian companies, primarily in the oil, gas and financial sectors.

References

• Forbes Investopedia: BRIC
• "Zacks": Top Chinese Equity Funds
• Franklin Templeton: Franklin India Growth Fund
• Morgan Stanley: India Investment Fund (IIF)