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The fund primarily invests at least 80% of its overall portfolio, setting aside any collateral from securities lending, into either the direct holdings of its benchmark index or other securities sharing nearly identical economic attributes. This index utilizes a modified free-float market capitalization weighting methodology and concentrates on common stocks from companies operating in developing economies. A key distinction of the index is its deliberate exclusion of all companies incorporated or based in China. This fund is designated as non-diversified.
Is XC's expense ratio expensive, average, or a steal for its category?
Pro reveals the verdict on a 5-tier spectrum calibrated against ICI 2025 industry averages, with strategy-aware bands so the comparison is meaningful.
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.
By Liqian Ren, Director of Modern Alpha Two common inquiries from clients regarding an emerging markets portfolio are the appropriate weight for China and the extent of currency hedging required. In our most actively managed emerging markets multifactor strategy and corresponding ETF, we address these concerns.
By Hyun Kang, Research Analyst There was a lot of optimism for emerging markets (EM) equities heading into 2023. The long-awaited reopening of the Chinese economy was expected to bolster the country's equities and the EM asset class more broadly.
In a tumultuous year for both domestic and international stocks, China has faced a number of unique challenges, both from internal COVID regulations as well as external political tensions with the U.S. that have led to underperformance for China allocations compared to broader emerging market strategies.
Emerging market exchange-traded funds that limit exposure to China may be a better bet for investors as China's stocks get battered.