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RWDE tracks an index of large-, mid-, and small-cap global equity, ex-US. The index holds leveraged (1.5x) exposure to developed-market stocks and short (-0.5x) exposure to emerging-market stocks.

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The effects of the coronavirus on emerging markets (EM) have yet to fully rear its ugly head. However, there are certain steps to mitigate risk according to a Harvard Business Review article, which offered ways to navigate EM today.

What’s the Best Way to Navigate Emerging Markets Nowadays?

It’s practically a given that many global investment firms are at the very least reducing their exposure to emerging markets (EM) given the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on their respective economies.

Is the Emerging Markets Financial Sector in Trouble?

As developed markets begin to reopen businesses en route to a sense of normalcy again, emerging markets are just starting to feel the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. As such, the apex of its economic effects could be just around the corner.

The Apex of Virus Effects Could be Around the Corner for Emerging Markets

As investors are continuing to assess the financial damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic, one of the hardest-hit groups is no doubt emerging markets (EM).

COVID-19 Healthcare Impact Could Damage Emerging Markets

How low can emerging markets (EM) go? As low as the coronavirus pandemic allows it, as EM equities are trading at a 65% discount versus U.S.

Emerging Markets Are Trading at a Record Discount Versus U.S. Equities

The coronavirus pandemic is putting a strain on emerging markets (EM) and developed markets alike, but the former may be in a more dire situation, causing certain EM countries to ask for assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Should the IMF Step In and Give a Helping Hand to Emerging Markets?

Even with early signs that the coronavirus pandemic could be dwindling or at least a peak may be here or coming soon, emerging markets (EM) aren’t in the clear.

Is the Worst Still Yet to Come for Emerging Markets?

In a world where the safety of bonds from equities as of late is allowing fixed income investors to scour certain areas of the market, it’s one where emerging markets (EM) debt is being put under the proverbial microscope. With the coronavirus pandemic in full swing around the globe, it puts EM at risk of [.

Will a Looming Debt Crisis Sour the Taste for Emerging Markets?

For U.S. investors right now, it’s a battle of resilience amid the coronavirus outbreak that’s been racking the capital markets.

Coronavirus Fears Pit Developed Markets Against Emerging Markets

Emerging markets (EM) is one area of the capital markets that can’t wait for coronavirus concerns to go away. Around the globe, it’s affecting capital allocations into EM assets, which took a hit during the month of February.

Portfolio Capital Flows to Emerging Markets Took a Hit in February

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A softening U.S. economy and coronavirus are a pair of factors that could send trade winds blowing for U.S. equities as well as developed markets. The coronavirus is already affecting the U.S. economy as business contracted in February for the first time based on data from IHS Markit.

Relative Value Trade Winds Blowing for U.S. Equities, Developed Markets

Risk-off was the order of the day in Thursday’s trading session as investors sought safe haven assets and avoided emerging markets (EM) assets. The coronavirus continues to roil the markets with worries of the virus spreading globally and affecting growth, which caused the U.S.

Coronavirus Concerns Open Opportunities for US Equities, Developed Markets

From Direxion While phase one of the U.S.-China trade deal remains unsigned, both parties have agreed to terms that takes steps towards removing a substantial overhang in international markets, especially those in emerging markets.

Time For EM To Shine?

When it comes to emerging markets (EM) exposure, certain market experts say the future is bright, but challenges do remain thereby making EM a risky proposition heading into 2020 despite a U.S.-China “phase one” trade deal seemingly in place.

Investing Landscape for Emerging Markets Is Bright, but Risky

It’s been a rocky ride for emerging markets (EM) assets in 2019 thanks to a U.S.-China trade war that appeared to be on its way to a resolution, only to be derailed by more back-and-forth tariffs and then back to a “phase one” agreement. Either way, EM appears to be ending the year on a positive note.

Emerging Markets Set to End Rocky 2019 on a Positive Note

The capital markets were feeling the euphoric aftermath of a U.S.-China trade deal last Friday with emerging markets (EM) equities hitting a seven-month high, per a recent Reuters report.

Will Trade Deal Euphoria Wear Off For Emerging Markets?

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The markets, at times, exhibit uneven performances, and investors have been able to capitalize on the disparate returns in varying segments through ETFs that incorporate a relative weight strategy. “It really builds upon common macro themes that investors utilize for a long time – I believe value is going to outperform growth, small-cap is going [.

Relative Weight ETFs Help Investors Better Navigate Macro Themes

Global recession risk is a common macro view heading into 2020 as developed markets like the U.S. are cutting interest rates as the capital markets, particularly equities, may be in the midst of slowing down after an extended bull run.

Emerging Markets Will Continue Its Pace of Higher Growth, Says Market Expert

With positive news thus far coming out of U.S.-China trade deal negotiations in the month of October, emerging markets are gaining once again after starting off 2019 with strength.

Take Caution When Looking to Add Emerging Markets to Your Portfolio

The U.S.-China trade war is obviously the big trigger event that could help or hurt emerging markets, but under a microscope, the whole EM space has its own geopolitical issues, which could keep investor capital within the safe confines of developed markets.

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