Emerging Market Debt (EMD) is a compelling asset class, spanning a huge variety of countries, industries and companies. With uncertainty evident on many other financial markets, the strong yield prospects and effective diversification opportunities offered by EMD are powerful draws for investors.
But vast scope also brings specific challenges. Finding the best prospects for returns in such a big and complex universe requires skill, local knowledge and in-depth insight.
For a full understanding of abrdn's Emerging Market Debt (EMD) expertise and global reach, please click the link below:
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For Australian investors
- A diversified source of income and return income.
- Emerging markets yield advantage vs traditional AUD composite bonds.
- Emerging market debt bonds are not more volatile than developed market (DM) bonds, in AUD terms, with a key reason being the high correlation between the AUD and EM FX.
- Emerging market debt is an investment grade asset class - the index is rated BBB.
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Global research network
We have been investing in EMD for over a quarter of a century. Our team of 49* specialist investment professionals is based across offices in London, Singapore, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur. We use our local connections and unique perspective to capture the whole picture for our investors.
*Source: abrdn. As at 30/07/19
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Offering compelling investment opportunities
We have considerable local expertise across emerging markets. This includes a team of Mandarin-speaking investment professionals dedicated to China – giving us an invaluable window into this vital market. We also have experience investing in fast-growing Frontier Markets, at both the corporate and sovereign level. All these factors combined mean we can put our clients at the heart of some of the most compelling opportunities EMD has to offer.
Funds in Focus
abrdn Emerging Market Local Currency Debt Fund
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