Emerging Markets
The Emerging Markets (EM) are characterised by high growth dynamics. However, there are also risks to consider.
What distinguishes the Emerging Markets?
Emerging Markets refers to countries that are typically undergoing a transformation from a developing to developed or advanced economy. This convergence and modernisation process opens up great market potential, and Emerging Markets exhibit high growth dynamics. At Raiffeisen Capital Management, we believe that a broadly diversified fund portfolio should also include investments in the Emerging Markets over the medium to long term – if the investor is willing to bear the associated risk. Positive factors are low debt, moderate monetary policy and, as previously mentioned, the potential for strong growth, whereas the economic structures and political systems in these countries are often still in flux. Therefore, Emerging Market funds generally exhibit elevated volatility.
Countries and regions
Investing sustainably in Central and Eastern European equities
Compared to the European Union (EU), the Central and Eastern European region continues to enjoy superior growth prospects. With our equity fund, investors can make targeted investments in companies from Central and Eastern Europe (including Austria) and benefit from our long-standing expertise in the region combined with the systematic integration of sustainability criteria.
Investing in Asian equity markets
Asia is the largest, most populous, and fastest-growing continent on earth. Some economic sectors are expanding particularly dynamically and offer above-average earnings opportunities, notwithstanding a number of economic and/or political risks that undoubtedly exist, and which should not be disregarded.
Investing in India
India is one of the strongest Asian equity markets, according to fund manager Jürgen Maier. Infrastructure projects in particular are providing strong support for India's economic growth. The fund manager explains the reasons for these economic developments and how they affect the fund investments of Raiffeisen Capital Management.
Chinese Stock Market – Opportunity or Misfire?
In September and October of this year we observed a remarkable rally in Chinese stocks, which rose by 20%. Was this a flash in the pan that should warn us to be cautious, or the start of a longer upswing?
Investing in emerging market equities
Investments in emerging markets have long provided investors with above-average returns. However, in recent years, only a few emerging stock markets have managed to do so. Are the good times about to return?
Investing in Emerging Market bonds (now)?
Emerging Market bonds generally offer higher yields than bonds from developed industrialised countries, not least due to their above-average growth and the increasing global economic importance of many Emerging Markets. Nevertheless, the associated risks should not be ignored.
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