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Emerging Markets’ Awakening: Where Value Meets Growth

Emerging markets (EM) are seeing renewed attention after languishing for a prolonged period. From structural growth and innovation in Asia to commodity cycles in Latin America, opportunities are expanding across the asset class for those who know where to look.

 

 

 

Dispelling Common Misconceptions About EM

MYTH #1

EM is riskier and more volatile

Historically, EM is often seen as less stable than developed markets (DM). Today, many countries have strengthened their economic management, improved transparency, and built more resilient financial systems.

MYTH #2

EM is all about China

China is a major market, but EM spans many regions—including Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa—each with its own drivers and characteristics.

MYTH #3

Innovation only comes from DMs

Many EM companies play meaningful roles in global innovation, whether through digital platforms, manufacturing expertise, or advanced components used across different industries.

Structural Trends Driving Long-Term Growth Opportunities

EM house companies deeply embedded in the global AI supply chain—from semiconductor fabrication to component assembly. These firms rarely make headlines but play essential roles behind next‑generation technologies.

Several EM governments and regulators are working to improve transparency, shareholder protection, and corporate practices, which can help strengthen local markets over time.

Emerging economies are important suppliers of materials and components used across a variety of industries—including technology hardware, renewable energy, and automation. As the world scales these technologies, demand for these inputs is expected to grow.

As global supply chains evolve, more companies are looking to diversify where goods are produced. This has increased attention on different EM regions as part of broader production networks.

Current analysis and forecasts do not guarantee future results. Source: AB. As of January 2026.

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Why EM?

 

AB’s Edge in EM Investing

Depth and focus of a boutique with the breadth of expertise of a large global asset manager

 

  • With 30+ years of experience investing in EM, AB is adept at navigating complex and evolving market cycles 
  • Early entrant in China A-Shares (since 2008): Among the first foreign managers with direct access and deep local insight 
  • Dedicated global EM research team: On-the-ground presence across key EM regions.

Investment Solutions

Diverse Access to Areas of Opportunity

Whether you are looking for broad emerging-market exposure or a more focused allocation, our fund range provides access to a wide variety of investment opportunities across equity, debt and currencies.

  1. Emerging Markets Equities
  2. Emerging Markets Fixed Income
  3. Emerging Markets Multi Asset

Emerging market equities offer investors opportunities for long-term returns at what we believe are attractive valuations relative to developed markets. Our range of solutions aims to invest in quality companies that in our view are best positioned to harness the undervalued growth inherent within emerging markets. 

Our emerging market fixed income strategies provide investors access to the full spectrum of opportunities within the asset class, including hard and local currency, sovereign and corporate. This diversified range of solutions offer the potential for strong returns from a combination of price appreciation and income.

Taking a multi-asset approach to emerging market investing unlocks a broader set of potential opportunities. Our solution offers clients growth and income, while managing risk through diversification and tactical asset allocation. 

The value of an investment can go down as well as up and investors may not get back the full amount they invested. Capital is at risk. There can be no assurance that any investment objectives will be achieved.

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