Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust (TEMIT) aims to achieve long-term capital gains through investing in companies operating in emerging markets. Even though these markets have shown modest signs of picking up recently, there has been pronounced relative weakness over five years leaving valuations at attractive levels compared with developed markets. The potential for volatility needs to be acknowledged, but this could represent an opportunity for investors with a long-term view. TEMIT itself has a relatively focused portfolio, is managed with a long-term, fundamental approach and has outperformed its benchmark over five and 10 years.