Fund Types
Frontier-Markets Fund
Definition
What is Frontier-Markets Fund?
A fund investing in smaller or less-developed capital markets than typical emerging markets.
Example in practice
How This Looks in Practice
A frontier-markets fund accepts lower liquidityThe ease and speed with which an investment can be converted into cash without a major price concession. in exchange for access to early-stage markets.
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