Fund of the Week: Investec Emerging Market Debt

Political upheaval, currency devaluation and runaway inflation were all too familiar scenarios in emerging markets during the 1990s. A reversal has steadily taken place which has increased the credit worthiness of bonds issued by these countries.

The opportunities in this area makes the Investec Emerging Market Debt fund our pick for this week. Citywire's senior investment analyst Frank Talbot takes a look at the fortunes of the fund run by Peter Eerdmans, which is a star pick in Citywire Selection, the guide to our best investment ideas.

Our 60 second guide to emerging market debt is also worth viewing. It will only take a minute!