Can Emerging Markets Be Anti-Fragile

At AllianceBernstein, our grass roots research and long-term commitment to emerging market investing means we are well placed to find attractive investment opportunities across these complex and diverse markets. Our investment approach – incorporating both fundamental and quantitative research – supports our search for quality businesses with attractive outlooks at compelling valuations.

AB Emerging Markets Strategy

Seeks to achieve long-term capital growth by:

  • Investing primarily in stocks across emerging markets countries that offer compelling long-term return potential and attractive valuations

  • Taking a long-term perspective in order to capitalize on short-term market inefficiencies created by investors’ overreaction to macroeconomic, industry, or company-specific concerns

  • Employing a disciplined, bottom-up approach that combines fundamental research with proprietary quantitative tools to identify attractive investment opportunities

A Snaphot of EM Performance over the Past 25 Years…
The past 25 years can be divided into two distinct periods, characterized by markedly different performance outcomes. The question for EM investors is when will the tide will turn again…
A Snaphot of EM Performance over the Past 25 Years…

Past performance and current analysis do not guarantee future results.
Left display through 30 June 2011; right display as of 31 December 2023.
Source: MSCI, S&P and AllianceBernstein (AB)

Where Will Growth Come From?
Emerging Markets Remain the Best Place to Find Economic Growth, but China Is No Longer the Only Game in Town
Where Will Growth Come From?

Past performance and current analysis do not guarantee future results.
As of 31 December 2023
Source: IMF and AB

Emerging themes driving EM performance

There are multiple themes at play driving the long-term performance of emerging markets. Read more about AB’s views on the major themes below. 

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Emirate of Dubai, Persian Gulf, spectacular, metropolis, global city, business hub, tall building, digital blending, digital manipulation, Achievement, Success, Amazement, Awe, Development, Majestic, Mood, Dreamy, Progress, Scale, Style, Wealth, No People, Luminosity, Illuminated, 21st Century Style, Contemporary, Modern, Asia, Middle East, Horizontal, Colour Image, Photography, Aerial View, High Angle View, Long Exposure, City, Office Building, Skyscraper, Sky, Cloud, Moody Sky, Outdoors, Twilight, Evening, Urban Scene, Cityscape, Architecture, Capital Cities, Photography Themes, Travel, Place Of Interest, Travel Destinations, International Landmark, Corporate Business, City Skyline, Urban Overview, Cloudline, City Layout, Urban Development, Above the Clouds
Middle East Transformation
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delivery, nautical, courier, export, logistic, stacked, port, distribution, freight, seaport, box, dock, cargo, dockyard, industrial, terminal, maritime, boat, trade, commerce, crane, import, construction, structure, storage, international, supply chain, logistics transport, logistics concept, logistics technology
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Reshoring
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absence, anticipation, beginnings, board room, business, color image, conference room, conference table, day, horizontal, in a row, indoors, nobody, office, office life, order, paperwork, photography, preparing, ready, seattle, still life, table, united states, washington
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Improved Capital Management
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Innovation and AI
Portfolio Characteristics
Seeking to Outperform MSCI Emerging Markets Index by 3%–4% over Full-market Cycles, With 5%–8% Expected Tracking Error. Driven by a Consistent Value Philosophy Focused On Long-term, Normalized Earnings Power and Bottom-up Fundamental and Quantitative Research
Portfolio Characteristics

Past performance does not guarantee future results. All portfolio statistics are subject to change.
AUM as of March 31, 2024. Style map as of December 31, 2023. Monthly return-based style analysis
Source: e-Vestment, MSCI and AB

Portfolio Manager Profile

Our Team

If you have any questions about our investment solutions, please contact us.

Brad Karp

Managing Director
Australia Client Group
(03)8630 2232
Brad.Karp@AllianceBernstein.com

Jeremy Browne

Managing Director
Australia Client Group
(02)9255 1230
Jeremy.Browne@AllianceBernstein.com

Christina Manonian
Managing Director
Asia Pacific Consultant Relations
(03) 8630 2227

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