Is it time to abandon underperforming emerging markets in favor of bets closer to home? Clearly “no,” says Russ and he explains why.
Putting Cash to Work: 3 Ways to Enter the Market Today
With global equities up more than 25% since their bottom last June, many investors are wondering: “Is it too late to move cash from the sidelines to stocks?” No, says Russ, and he offers three ideas for where find value today.
Challenging Investor Assumptions about Emerging Markets
As the distinctions between emerging and developed markets become increasingly blurred, more and more investors are seeking more granular exposures to EM. Dodd Kittsley examines the trend – and the reasons behind it.
What the Flows Show: Caution Blows in ETF Flows
April’s muted exchange traded product (ETP) inflows were further corroded by another month of large gold ETP outflows. And yet, inflows year-to-date are still beating last year’s record-setting pace. Dodd Kittsley digs into the numbers to see what trends emerged last month.
3 Unique Emerging Market ETF Trends
With emerging market stocks hitting a 5-month low and significant outflows occurring in the biggest EM equity ETFs, at first glance it may seem as though investors are abandoning the category. But when Dodd Kittsley takes a closer look at ETF flows, he finds there’s more to the story than just the bellwether ETFs.
How to Access Emerging Market Growth – No EM Stocks Required
Emerging markets have gotten off to a poor start this year, leaving many investors shying away from EM stocks. But investing directly in EM equities isn’t the only way to access the growth of the developing world. Russ highlights which sectors and developed markets provide the most indirect EM exposure.
Ask Russ: All About Emerging Markets
Russ answers more client and reader questions – this time about emerging market equities and debt.
Russ K’s Favorite Call (Video)
As the Global Chief Investment Strategist for BlackRock and iShares, Russ Koesterich makes a lot of investment calls on a daily basis. We thought we’d ask him to pick his current favorite — watch this short video to find out what it is.
4 Reasons for Declining Risk in Emerging Market Bonds
Emerging market bonds have seen increased interest from investors over the past few years due to several factors. One of the major reasons is that their credit risk has actually been decreasing over time. Matt Tucker investigates.
Don’t Forget About Emerging Market Equities
While emerging market stocks are underperforming US stocks, Russ explains why longer-term investors may want to give EM markets another look.
