A growth-style fund seeking long-term development in emerging markets around the world.
Is this fund right for you?
- You want your money to grow over a longer term.
- You want to invest in companies in emerging markets around the world.
- You're comfortable with a medium to high level of risk.
Risk Rating
How is the fund invested?
(as of January 31, 2025)
Asset allocation (%)
|
Name |
Percent |
|
International Equity |
97.2 |
|
Cash and Equivalents |
1.9 |
|
Income Trust Units |
1.0 |
|
Other |
-0.1 |
Geographic allocation (%)
|
Name |
Percent |
|
China |
25.0 |
|
Taiwan |
20.6 |
|
India |
16.4 |
|
Korea, Republic Of |
11.3 |
|
Hong Kong |
3.1 |
|
Mexico |
2.9 |
|
United Arab Emirates |
2.8 |
|
Brazil |
2.7 |
|
Saudi Arabia |
2.7 |
|
Other |
12.5 |
Sector allocation (%)
|
Name |
Percent |
|
Technology |
34.2 |
|
Financial Services |
20.7 |
|
Consumer Goods |
9.6 |
|
Real Estate |
5.4 |
|
Industrial Goods |
4.9 |
|
Basic Materials |
4.6 |
|
Utilities |
4.0 |
|
Consumer Services |
3.8 |
|
Healthcare |
3.7 |
|
Other |
9.1 |
Growth of $10,000
(since inception)
Data not available based on date of inception
Fund details
(as of January 31, 2025)
Top holdings |
% |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufactrg Co Ltd |
10.2 |
Tencent Holdings Ltd |
4.9 |
MediaTek Inc |
2.2 |
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd |
2.1 |
Cash and Cash Equivalents |
1.9 |
Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd |
1.6 |
China Construction Bank Corp Cl H |
1.6 |
Larsen & Toubro Ltd |
1.6 |
Kingsoft Corp Ltd |
1.5 |
China Tower Corp Ltd Cl H |
1.5 |
Total allocation in top holdings |
29.1 |
Portfolio characteristics |
|
Standard deviation |
13.2% |
Dividend yield |
2.6% |
Average market cap (million) |
$210,202.6 |
Understanding returns
Annual compound returns (%)
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10 YR |
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Calendar year returns (%)
2024 |
2023 |
2022 |
2021 |
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Range of returns over five years
(September 1, 2002 - April 30, 2025)
Best return |
Best period end date |
Worst return |
Worst period end date |
23.4% |
Apri 2008 |
-3.4% |
Oct. 2012 |
Average return |
% of periods with positive returns |
Number of positive periods |
Number of negative periods |
5.8% |
85.0% |
181 |
32 |
Q4 2024 Fund Commentary
Market commentary
Emerging markets delivered mixed results in the fourth quarter of 2024. Central bank policies helped to ease inflation, which benefited some economies, while others faced weak demand.
Indian equities declined because of market uncertainty, and as elevated valuations led to investors selling risk assets. South Korean equities also declined. The country’s major technology corporations reported weaker-than-expected earnings, and political instability led to currency depreciation and foreign capital outflows.
Conversely, Taiwan posted solid gains because of recovering global demand for semiconductors and continued benefits from artificial intelligence and high-performance computing trends.
China, the largest emerging market, declined slightly. Market sentiment remained cautious given the announcements of government stimulus packages. Corporate profit declines, deflationary pressure and geopolitical uncertainties also weighed on investor sentiment.
Performance
The Fund’s overweight exposure to Pop Mart International Group Ltd., Sunny Optical Technology Group Co. Ltd. and Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. had a positive impact on performance.
The Fund’s overweight exposure to Mahanagar Gas Ltd. and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. had a negative impact on performance.
At the sector level, consumer discretionary, financials and communication services had a positive impact on performance. Stock selection in the information technology sector had a negative impact.
Regionally, China and South Korea had the most positive impact on performance, while Malaysia and Taiwan had a negative impact.
Outlook
Emerging markets are trading at significant valuation discounts compared to developed markets. While China still faces challenges, its proactive policies towards green energy, electric vehicles and manufacturing could support a market rebound, in the sub-advisor’s view.
The Fund’s portfolio is balanced between growth, value and quality characteristics. The sub-advisor focuses on higher-quality stocks that, in the sub-advisor’s view, are trading at relatively inexpensive valuations and have higher growth prospects.