
Emerging markets are one of the world's most exciting investment opportunities.
Bonds in this region can offer higher potential returns and yields, compared to those in developed countries, while at the same time having a low correlation with other asset classes.
Schroder ISF Emerging Markets Debt Absolute Return aims to take full advantage of the vast opportunities in this region but with a lower level of volatility, compared to other funds that invest in this area.
| Key characteristics |
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| Target return of 10% gross annualised growth and no negative 12 month periods |
| Actively managed - benchmark unconstrained |
| Diverse investment universe - external debt, local debt, corporate debt and currencies |
| Long only and unleveraged |
| Run by an established and experienced team who provide specialist expertise and depth of resources |
Source: Morningstar, Standard and Poor's, as at 31 May 2011.