Emerging Market Equities - Why Now?

Summary

• Emerging markets remain resilient despite headwinds, but many investors have shied away from the asset class.
• We believe emerging markets are better positioned to weather current challenges versus developed markets due to factors including effective monetary policy and low debt.
• Companies in emerging markets are trading at attractive valuations and have offered solid dividend yields.
• We are increasingly optimistic on the long-term prospects for emerging markets equities at current prices.

Vladimir Zakharov

By Andrew Ness, ASIP, Portfolio Manager, Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Equity

Emerging markets are resilient and better positioned than developed markets to face the current uncertain global environment, according to Franklin Templeton Emerging Market Equity’s Andrew Ness. He makes