Are "Emerging Markets Funds" a good fund to invest in?

They have been doing +33% 1yr and +33.5 5yr

I would not purchase any fund with the expectation of receiving 33% on a regular basis.

Specific Emerging market funds have just about played themselves out, in my opinion.

Good Luck

Higher Risk but potentials for better returns.

I have a portion of my investments in them.

Very risky. Potential of great returns...or great loses. It can also depend on WHAT emerging market(s), the fund invests in. Where? One contry or is it a mix?

Sorry to ask questions in my answer but there are many different emerging markets funds out there.

Either way, be careful. Don't put too much of your money there. It depends on your time horizon and risk tolerance but you shouldn't have more than 10% - 15% of your investable assets in this type of investment. Good luck!

You could invest in EEM's just make sure you have good timing and follow your rules.

This website will teach you a lot about getting into a stock at the right time.

Emerging market funds are a good investment tool but they have a high risk. I like to think of them as playing a role as just a portion of a larger investment portfolio. Depending on your financial situation, more or less of a portfolio percentage should go into these funds. My risk tolerance is currently low so only about 3% of my portfolio is in an emerging market fund.

If you are truly interested in investing, almost all investment firms have tools that can help you find your risk tolerance and to recommend what portion of your portfolio should be in emerging markets.