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An enhanced approach to broad Emerging Markets equity exposure

Once considered a speculative, high-risk asset class, emerging markets have become a core allocation in a diversified portfolio. But are investors now treating emerging markets equities too much like their developed market counterparts – specifically with index tracking solutions? In this article, we discuss some unique characteristics of the EM index, the drawbacks of passive investing in EM, and why the asset class is better suited for a more sophisticated approach.

Senior Portfolio Manager
Portfolio Specialist
Senior Portfolio Manager

Once considered a speculative, high-risk asset class, emerging markets have become a core allocation in diversified portfolios. While index tracking solutions have gained popularity, applying a developed-market approach to EM equities overlooks some important nuances. In this article, we explore the unique characteristics of EM indexes, and explore how a more active, risk-controlled strategy can help investors capture opportunities in these less-efficient markets.

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