Sector report: Examining prospects in global emerging markets

Examining prospects in global emerging markets

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Has recent emerging market volatility run its course in terms of pricing? Ken Rayner takes a look and offers some fund options...

Global emerging markets funds are defined as those which invest 80% or more of their assets in emerging market equities, as defined by the relevant FTSE or MSCI Global Emerging Markets index. In looking for funds in this area, we also selectively include funds in the specialist sector that focus on regions within the emerging markets universe. The Global Emerging Markets sector offers the potential for investors to achieve above average growth, but this is likely to come with higher volatility. At present, emerging markets account for 37% of world GDP, but only 13% of the MSCI Worl...

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