EMC

EMC seeks long-term capital growth through a consumer-focused investment strategy. The fund invests in companies of all sizes that are expected to benefit from both direct and indirect economic effects of increasing consumption activities and purchasing power of emerging market consumers. The adviser believes that emerging markets will experience rapid growth driven by key trends such as population growth, industrialization, wealth accumulation, increasing consumption among youths, and the pursuit of a higher quality of life. Eligible firms must be listed, organized under the laws of, derive at least 50% of their revenue from, or have at least 50% of their assets in emerging markets. Such companies may be of various sectors and from at least three different countries. The portfolio is constructed using a bottom-up approach, subject to a risk management framework. On May 15, 2023, EMC converted from a mutual fund to an actively managed ETF, with $471 million in assets.