This chart book presents representative long-only and hedge fund manager performance for fourth quarter 2016. The median US Small-Cap Value manager posted the highest median return for fourth quarter 2016 (10.7%) and the year (24.2%). The median Global ex US Bonds manager posted the lowest median return for fourth quarter 2016 (-6.9%), while the Global Growth Equity ex US median return was lowest for the year (-1.1%).
This chart book presents representative long-only and hedge fund manager performance for third quarter 2016.
Our examination of incorporation of environmental, social, and governance factors into the stock selection process for two major MSCI indexes finds evidence that ESG factors added value in emerging markets equities but not developed markets equities.
For investors seeking regional diversification and differentiated exposure to emerging markets, Latin American private equity and venture capital warrants serious consideration.
This chart book presents representative marketable and hedge fund manager performance for second quarter 2016.
Brazil’s equity valuations, though by no means rich, are out of sync with its political uncertainty and economic distress.
In this edition of CA Answers, two members of our Global Investment Research team discuss the recent sharp rally in emerging markets. Aaron Costello addresses the factors behind the rally and their sustainability, while Sean McLaughlin reviews the valuation case and return potential for emerging markets equities. Aaron Costello: In my view, the rebounds in…
This chart book presents representative marketable and hedge fund manager performance for first quarter 2016.
While a currency crisis in China can be avoided, much depends on investor psychology and how China manages the capital account.
This chart book presents representative marketable and hedge fund manager performance for fourth quarter 2015. The median US REIT manager again posted the highest median quarterly return, 7.7% for fourth quarter 2015. The lowest median returns for the quarter (-1.4%) were posted by the median High-Yield Bonds manager and the median Credit Opportunities manager.