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.
Emerging Markets outlook
Emerging Market equity and bond markets have been dominated by the trade measures of the new US administration in recent weeks. Apart from the partly unexpectedly high levels of tariffs, it is above all the unpredictable zigzag course of the White House that is causing market participants concern.
Countries and regions
Investing in India
India is one of the strongest Asian stock 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.
Europa Central y Oriental: mercados de capital en suspenso
En la década de los 2000, Europa del Este fue una región exitosa dentro de los mercados emergentes. Una especie de fiebre del oro atrajo a muchos inversores a estos mercados en crecimiento. La región sufrió un duro golpe con la crisis financiera de 2008, pero la trayectoria de inversión aún no había terminado. Fueron solo los cambios políticos, como la guerra del Cáucaso de 2008, la anexión de Crimea en 2014 y, en último lugar, la guerra de Ucrania en 2022, los que hicieron que esta región fuera casi inviable para muchos inversores.
Raiffeisen-Zentraleuropa-ESG-Aktien: new focus, proven expertise
The former Raiffeisen-Osteuropa-Aktien fund now invests sustainably – with a new focus on countries that offer high growth but are more stable from a political and economic standpoint. Starting immediately, the fund’s new name is Raiffeisen-Zentraleuropa-ESG-Aktien.
Raiffeisen-Asia-Opportunities-ESG-Aktien: Sustainable investments in Asia
The sustainable Raiffeisen-Asia-Opportunities-ESG-Aktien fund primarily concentrates on the investment opportunities in five large thematic categories in the emerging countries of Asia.
Despite careful research, the statements contained herein are intended as non-binding information for our customers and are based on the knowledge of the staff responsible for preparing these materials as of the time of preparation. They are subject to change by Raiffeisen KAG at any time without further notice. Raiffeisen KAG assumes no liability whatsoever in relation to this document or verbal presentations based on such, in particular with regard to the timeliness or completeness of the information presented and the sources of information, or in respect of the accuracy of the forecasts presented herein.
The funds Raiffeisen-Zentraleuropa-ESG-Aktien and Raiffeisen-Asia-Opportunities-ESG-Aktien exhibit elevated volatility, meaning that unit prices can move significantly higher or lower in short periods of time, and it is not possible to rule out loss of capital.