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Emerging Markets ex China Equity Strategy

A solution seeking alpha opportunities in the EM ex-China universe

Strategy overview

Investment Approach
We seek to combine fundamental research with insights derived from our machine learning alpha model to unlock alpha, while considering sustainability without bias

Investment Opportunity
Solution to access emerging market ex China equity exposure

Investment Universe
Invests in equities either listed or domiciled in emerging markets ex China or which carry out a significant amount of their economic activity in emerging markets ex China

Target Return
Outperform the performance comparison index (net of fees) over a full market cycle

Archie Hart
Varun Laijawalla

The role the strategy can play in portfolios

All-weather core exposure to emerging market ex-China equities

Provides core exposure to broader emerging market equities ex China in a portfolio with balanced exposure to growth, quality, value and momentum through the cycle

Flexible approach clients managing their China exposure

Offers flexibility for clients to express their view on China equities through excluding China or pairing with a discrete China exposure

Long-term risk adjusted alpha profile

Offers potential for consistent excess returns through focus on bottom-up stock selection without taking excessive risk

Diversification

A differentiated alpha footprint that complements passive and/or style-based exposures; offers geographic diversification in non-US exposure

Investment Philosophy

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We believe markets are inefficient due to behavioural biases

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These inefficiencies generate diverse alpha opportunities across investment styles

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Combining fundamental insight with quantitative analysis is the optimal way to unlock alpha

Performance

Why Ninety One for Emerging Markets ex China Equity Strategy

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Managed by a specialist team with a long track record of investing in emerging markets

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Underpinned by the consistent and compelling 4Factor investment process developed in 2000

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Fundamental investors, harnessing technology

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Key facts

  • Asset Subclass

    EM Equity

  • Currency

    USD

  • Inception date

    01/01/2022

  • Team

    4Factor team

  • Geographical Focus

    Emerging Markets

  • ESG Classification

    ESG Integration

  • Comparative Benchmark

    MSCI Emerging Markets Equity ex China NDR

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