EJUL - Allocations To Emerging Markets Have Grown - But They Should Still Be Larger

Over the past 30+ years since the introduction of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, investors have evolved from holding minimal positions in emerging markets funds to holding more substantial allocations. Additionally, the choice of investment options has evolved from broad-based emerging markets funds to having a wide selection of funds which offer very specific exposures within the asset class.

Today’s investors have a plethora of options to gain emerging markets exposure. There are broad-based funds which provide exposure to indices such as the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. They can purchase country-specific funds, funds that target