Domestic Index Far Outpacing Emerging Markets

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U.S. stocks continue to outperform companies based in other developed economies and emerging markets this year, a reversal from 2010, when emerging markets outpaced the U.S.

The Russell 3000 Index, consisting of U.S. stocks, is up 5.4% this year, versus 46% for the Russell Developed ex-U.S. Index, and a 4.6% drop for the Russell Emerging Markets Index. Through Feb. 25, the Russell 3000 is up 3.1%, versus a 2.5% rise* for the developed ex-U.S. index and a 1.8% drop for the merging markets index.

In 2010, the emerging markets index rose 22%, versus a 16.9% rise for the Russell 3000 and a 11.6% rise for the ex-U.S. index.



Original Article Source by Barrons.com