Investment opportunities outside the eurozone

Many investors are looking beyond the eurozone for investment opportunities in developed European markets that have not adopted the currency.

That is according to analyst Zacks Investment Research, which suggests that although the eurozone debt crisis currently appears under control, it could flare up later this year if major players, such as Italy or Spain, have trouble selling their debt.

"While the pickings are certainly slim, a number of stalwarts have resisted the temptation to join the bloc in years past and are now likely glad that they dodged this bullet," it said.

Although non-euro markets in Europe still have a lot of exposure to the single currency bloc, this has not been a major point of concern for investors so far and these markets remain a lower risk option in 2012.

"This could prove to be ideal if we see another bout of worry over the euro crisis, and given the trend over the past few years this is certainly within the realm of possibilities."

It recommends exchange-traded funds in the UK, Switzerland and Norway for those looking to take advantage of such opportunities.

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