Indonesia: time to buy

The worst of the emerging-market sell-off was felt by Indonesia. Investors should take advantage and buy this fund now.

Along with India, Indonesia has borne the brunt of the emerging-market sell-off. The Jakarta Composite Index has slumped by 12% in a fortnight.

All emerging markets have been hit now that the threat of tighter money is looming in the US, making emerging assets less appealing. But Indonesia's recent data haven't impressed investors either, notes Bloomberg.com. Annual GDP growth has edged below 6% for the first time since 2010. Exports fell by 4.5% year-on-year in June as commodity prices softened. Inflation is at a four-year high of 8.6%. The central bank has had to raise interest rates, tempering growth further.

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