The report highlights the advantages of a dedicated allocation to emerging market debt (EMD), emphasizing its strong historical returns and diversification benefits.
- Attractive Returns: Over 30 years, EMD delivered 8.6% annualized returns, outperforming emerging market equities and U.S. corporate high yield.
- Alpha Potential: Active management in EMD has consistently outperformed benchmarks due to market inefficiencies.
- Underallocation Risk: Many investors have limited exposure, missing out on diversification benefits.
Explore how EMD can enhance portfolio performance—read the full report for deeper insights.
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