Valentina Chen, Head of the Emerging Market Debt Team shares the team’s thoughts on emerging market fixed income landscape in this video commentary series.
“Historical data illustrates a more stable distribution of bond returns compared to equities. In our view, bonds are quite resilient and with far less risk relative to equities.”
Steven Friedman, Senior Macroeconomist, Head of the Macro and Quantitative Solutions Team
Emerging Markets: From Niche to Necessary
In a more multipolar global economy, Emerging Markets are becoming a core allocation—not a satellite. Stronger fundamentals, policy independence, and multiple engines of return are reshaping EM’s role in institutional portfolios.
PREVIOUS EPISODES
Emerging Markets - Opportunity Beyond the Headlines
In a shifting global landscape, Emerging Markets continue to offer differentiated sources of return. Strengthening fundamentals, policy divergence, and selective risk-taking are redefining EM from high beta to high conviction. Watch our latest perspective on where opportunity lies.
A New World Order: Investing In the Multipolar Age
In today’s multipolar world, Emerging Markets are no longer peripheral—they’re essential. As global growth slows and the Fed eases, we believe emerging market fixed income stands out for diversification, quality carry, and long-term opportunity.
EM Fixed Income: Selectivity Is the New Alpha
In the first installment of our EM Playbook series, we discuss how Emerging Markets fixed income has delivered strong returns YTD. As we enter Q4, macro tailwinds—Fed easing, stable volatility, and resilient global growth—remain supportive.