
This fund is designed for investors seeking exposure to emerging markets, with a strategic focus on high-quality companies and reduced price volatility. Its objective is to closely mirror the total returns, including both capital appreciation and income, of the Northern Trust Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility Index, prior to the deduction of any charges or fees.
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Investors can potentially protect against chaotic markets with quality, low-volatility exchange traded fund strategies to better diversify their core allocations.

When the market starts to whipsaw, investors historically have sought out low volatility strategies, allowing them to potentially protect against some downside while staying invested in the market. Yet we believe this time-tested factor strategy can become even more powerful when combined with a screen for quality.

A murky market forecast doesn't have to be the case when investing in emerging markets (EM). Even if global economic forces remain, getting volatility protection will help deflect the headwinds.

Getting emerging markets (EM) exposure can give investors access to growth-specific areas around the globe, but with rising global inflation and geopolitical risks brought on by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, investors need to exercise their due diligence. A rising dollar can also add to the potential challenges that emerging markets can pose to investors given that [.

Tightening monetary policy by the Federal Reserve adds to the downward pressure on emerging markets (EM), making it essential to get volatility protection when investing in EM. EM performance is typically tied to the performance of the local currency.