If Korea's Stock Market Follows Japan, Many Emerging Markets Funds Won't Have It

By Jeff Weniger, CFA, Head of Equity Strategy Key Takeaways South Korea's classification as an “emerging” or “developed” market affects funds' allocations, with some emerging markets funds having no exposure to the country. The “Korea Discount” refers to the low valuations placed on South Korea's stocks relative to stocks in other countries.

ETF Trends • Apr 6, 2024

Emerging Markets Growth Remains Solid Amid Intensifying Inflationary Pressures

Emerging markets continued to expand at a solid pace midway into the first quarter of 2024, supported by broad-based expansion across both manufacturing and service sectors.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 14, 2024

EM Central Banks: More Easing In The Cards?

Emerging markets have taken solace in the view that the U.S. hiking cycle is over, helping deliver strong returns in 2023. Slowing global inflation has been due to sharply lower core goods inflation, while service prices have remained stickier.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 16, 2024

US Sustainable ETFs Face Record Outflows in 2023: Here's Why

While 2023 proved to be a challenging year for US sustainable funds including ETFs, the underlying principles of ESG investing remain relevant and are increasingly being incorporated into mainstream investment strategies.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 7, 2024

Emerging Markets Funds See Top 10 Weekly Outflow On Record

Emerging Markets Funds are made up of funds that seek long-term capital appreciation. Nigeria and Emerging Markets Europe have been the two areas that have seen the highest year-to-date and May returns. With the U.S. looking to pause rate hikes, we may see inflows coming back to domestic funds.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 14, 2023

Emerging Markets Insights: Emerging Market Banks Are Resilient

The liquidity crisis impacting selected developed market banks has unnerved emerging market investors. Markets have recovered from the turmoil following the liquidity crisis impacting some banks in the United States and Europe.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 7, 2023

Florida to Divest $2B From BlackRock Over ESG

The move comes amid mounting criticism from the GOP.

ETFcom • Dec 4, 2022

ESG's Underperformance So Far This Year

ESG ETFs have lagged conventional funds year to date.

ETFcom • Nov 29, 2022

ETF Global Dynamic Model Portfolio Rebalance - Q1 2022

Growth and value equities lead the way. Targeted exposures are ascendant, while diversification is waning, in the international market.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 5, 2022

Harnessing Growth: India's Transition Reflected In Sustainability Commitment

In this research piece, we discuss the possible pathway to India's environmental goals, as well as select investment opportunities that reflect ongoing progress across the ESG landscape. India fares well in disclosures with 97% of MSCI India constituents publishing sustainability reports.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 20, 2021