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Emerging market equities well positioned post recovery

 
There are a number of indicators supporting emerging market equity growth in the second half of 2021.

There are a number of indicators supporting emerging market (EM) equity growth in the second half of 2021.

1. Relatively attractive valuations. Data compiled by Bloomberg shows the 12-month forward P/E ratio is 14x for emerging markets and over 20x for developed markets (DM). Also, the 5-year average forward P/E ratio of EM against DM is currently sitting at 0.74, indicating that EM stocks are cheaper than their DM peers. 


Chart 1: P/E ratios of EM versus DM

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Source: Bloomberg as of 31 May 2021

2. Vaccine rollout to recovery. Last week the G7 Summit concluded with a pledge of one billion COVID-19 vaccine doses to developing nations. With a continuing vaccine rollout and global supply chain resumption, the expectation is that EM corporate earnings will improve along with overall optimism in the equity markets.

3. Value prevails.
The Value factor has been a dominant force in EM equities for the past 6 months. Traditionally Value stocks, for example, Materials, Energy and Financials, have outperformed coming out of a recession.

Chart 2: Active Factor Returns in EM

Factor

1 Month

3 Months

6 Months

1 Year

3 Years (p.a.)

5 Years (p.a.)

10 Years (p.a.)

15 Years (p.a.)

Growth

-1.52%

-3.32%

-4.34%

0.72%

3.21%

2.86%

2.33%

1.03%

Momentum

-0.71%

-2.67%

-1.11%

7.72%

6.10%

4.84%

3.44%

2.66%

Multi-Factor*

0.08%

4.61%

5.08%

-0.88%

-3.04%

-0.75%

0.70%

1.87%

Quality

2.05%

3.95%

3.32%

0.90%

1.38%

-1.25%

0.96%

1.90%

Value

1.57%

3.55%

4.70%

-0.88%

-3.49%

-3.08%

-2.48%

-1.17%

* MSCI Emerging Markets Diversified Multiple-Factor Index. Source: Bloomberg as of 31 May 2021.

VanEck’s MSCI Multifactor Emerging Markets Equity ETF (ASX code: EMKT) tracks the MSCI Emerging Markets Diversified Multiple-Factor Index. The index targets exposure to Value, Momentum, Low Size and Quality factors.

Published: 17 June 2021

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