Want to invest 2k, where do I start?

bendix

dunstonh wrote: »

That puts you at medium/high then. Twice in the last 10 years you would have seen near 50% losses on a typical medium/high spread.


China and emerging markets are above that medium/high risk position. Both in the potential 90% loss range. These are sectors that you typically have as a small part of your overall portfolio. Not a large chunk of. However, in your case, £2 is only a small part if you include your cash to counter it.

Could you point me in the direction of an emerging market index or fund that has lost 90% please?

barny_100

bendix wrote: »

Could you point me in the direction of an emerging market index or fund that has lost 90% please?

He said "Potential" not actual.

laffer

Hatone wrote: »

I recommend investing in Asia, particularly in China.

With a long term view of 10 years as you said, China has the best prospect of delivering high yield returns. It is a nation with plenty of growth left it in.

can you recommend a chinese tracker fund?