Emerging Markets: The Next Phase In Market-Broadening

At the same time developed markets have been generating policy and macro noise, emerging markets have been quietly outperforming. The inextricable relationship between the direction of U.S. monetary policy and emerging market risk assets remains powerful, but this time the rally is not just about the Fed.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 19, 2026

The Big Squeeze: EM Mega Caps Up, Breadth Down

Emerging markets equity returns have been driven by extreme mega-cap concentration, with index breadth collapsing to historic lows and masking weakness across much of the opportunity set. This concentration has distorted relative results for active managers, particularly those constrained by diversification rules or broad benchmarks, as small-cap underperformance and index construction limit flexibility.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 17, 2025

Emerging Markets No Longer a Contrarian Play? If So, 3X Your Exposure

A post-pandemic rally followed by an extended decline has been putting investors off emerging markets (EM) assets, but the tide could be turning in their favor. If so, traders may want to add leverage to their bullish bets with products from Direxion Investments.

ETF Trends • Sep 2, 2025

Emerging Markets Could Be a Contrarian Play Amid U.S. Volatility

Emerging markets (EM) began to garner interest again as it appeared that forthcoming rate cuts could tamp down the strength of the U.S. dollar. But tariffs may have stifled a potential rally.

ETF Trends • May 6, 2025

ETFs Worth Considering Amid Emerging Markets Uncertainty

The start of President Trump's tenure in the White House brings a certain degree of uncertainty to emerging markets. That said, traders considering EM will want to stay flexible in a volatile market.

ETF Trends • Jan 24, 2025

Despite Risks, Investors Are Optimistic About Emerging Markets

There are headwinds in emerging markets (EM), but investors don't seem to mind, according to data presented in the Financial Times. Whether investors are exhibiting optimism or pessimism, traders can be prepped for market fluctuations with leveraged ETFs from Direxion.

ETF Trends • Jan 16, 2025

Emerging Market Bulls Look Ready, But Bears Are Skeptical

The United States and other developed markets have been making investors think twice about emerging markets (EM), but bulls look primed to run. On the other hand, bears are skeptical, especially given the current strength in U.S. stocks.

ETF Trends • Nov 29, 2024

Interest in Emerging Markets Growing Ahead of Rate Cuts

With U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts looming, emerging markets (EM) are garnering interest from capital markets. This gives traders various options when looking at profitable opportunities in the EM space.

ETF Trends • Sep 18, 2024

Build Off Future EM Growth With This Leveraged ETF

Looming interest rate cuts instituted by the Federal Reserve should help prop up emerging markets (EM) in the short-term horizon. However, the long-term case is also erring on the side of bullishness, offering opportunities in leveraged, EM-focused exchange-traded funds.

ETF Trends • Sep 4, 2024

Emerging Markets Slump Props Up This Leveraged ETF

Higher-for-longer interest rates are causing bears to jump back into emerging markets (EM) as a stronger dollar continues to push back against a rally. The Direxion Daily MSCI Emerging Markets Bear 3X ETF (EDZ) has been a beneficiary of the recent slump.

ETF Trends • Aug 2, 2024