Author begins:
"Emerging markets are both exciting and terrifying. Who wouldn't want to cash in on the inevitable growth of industrializing nations? The truth is, investing in these uncharted waters is dangerous and riddled with fraud traps. To get through the storm, use this checklist to help determine which stocks are winners and which are portfolio torpedoes."
After going through five criteria, author concludes:
"Below, is a table with a few picks that meet most of my discussed criteria. You'll notice they are not trading at the ridiculously low multiples commonly associated with many emerging picks. These are legitimate growth companies raising capital responsibly and employing reputable auditors -- all signs of a mature, respectable public firm."
SPRD is one of four recommended.