Year to date, Aberdeen Emerging Markets (AEMC) has been performing well, outstripping both its benchmark and the average of its peer group by some margin (see page 8). The members of the investment management team, who predicted a resurgence in AEMC’s performance in 2019, believe there is more to come over the remainder of the year. They highlight that, globally, investors are still underweight emerging markets. In addition, the recent rate cut in the US could signal a halt to US dollar strength, to the benefit of emerging market currencies and stock markets.
The stars may be aligning
- Published:
15 Aug 2019 -
Author:
Ed Marten -
Pages:
12
Year to date, Aberdeen Emerging Markets (AEMC) has been performing well, outstripping both its benchmark and the average of its peer group by some margin (see page 8). The members of the investment management team, who predicted a resurgence in AEMC’s performance in 2019, believe there is more to come over the remainder of the year. They highlight that, globally, investors are still underweight emerging markets. In addition, the recent rate cut in the US could signal a halt to US dollar strength, to the benefit of emerging market currencies and stock markets.