Emerging Market Portfolios presents a framework for effective risk management in emerging capital markets. The many difficulties and opportunities encountered are presented in detail, including historical patterns of development in emerging equity markets; profit and safety through recommended portfolio allocation methods; issues of volatility and cointegration in investment decisions; availability of derivative instruments, and recent developments in derivative pricing; and unexpected barriers to using financial risk management tools. Emerging Market Portfolios explores the potential of adapting and applying the analytical tools of modern portfolio theory to emerging markets investment. Hedging strategies and vehicles are presented and analyzed, areas of higher risk-adjusted return potential are identified and state-of-the-art research on asset and derivative pricing is presented. Emerging Market Portfolios is a thorough, expert analysis of emerging market investment and risk control, with emphasis on applicable diversification and hedging strategies.