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Investing in Emerging Markets: A Look at Notable Funds
In the realm of financial investments, emerging markets have been a growing area of interest for many institutions and individual investors alike. One such individual, who opened an online fund platform in 2004 to invest in various funds, has shown a keen interest in these markets.
One of the funds under this investor's portfolio is the Magna New Frontiers Fund R EUR. This frontier market fund, managed by Fiera Capital (UK) Limited, has a focus on Vietnam and other emerging markets. As of August 2025, its one-year performance is approximately 8.08% with a volatility of about 11.84%. The fund, denominated in euros, has a total fund size of roughly EUR 678 million. It follows a benchmark composed of MSCI Frontier Markets, uses a total expense ratio (TER) of 1.59%, and has a distribution policy of accumulation (reinvestment of income rather than payout).
Risk metrics for the Magna New Frontiers Fund R EUR show a beta of 0.84 and an R-squared of 74.48%, indicating moderate sensitivity to market movements and reasonable correlation with its benchmark. The fund’s capture ratios (upside: 62.94%, downside: 255.36%) and batting average (16.67%) suggest it underperforms during market upswings but may limit losses during downturns relative to the benchmark.
The fund's sector or country composition within Vietnam and other frontier markets is not detailed in the search results, but it generally targets frontier markets with growth prospects, including Vietnam, and invests in a hybrid portfolio that may include crypto-assets alongside traditional equities, reflecting a broad multi-asset approach to emerging opportunities.
Other notable funds in the portfolio include the Baillie Gifford Worldwide Em. Mkts Leading Co. Fd B EUR Acc fund, managed by Will Sutcliffe. This fund invests in leading companies from China, Korea, Brazil, and Russia, with Tencent and Alibaba dominating the market for mobile payments, especially in China. The fund has 43 stocks in total, with TSMC and Samsung Electronics as the largest holdings.
Another fund of interest is the JPM Emerging Markets Small Cap C (perf) (acc) - EUR, which focuses solely on small-cap stocks, managed by Austin Forey and Amith Mehta. Since its inception in November 2007, it has achieved a gain of 170%.
The Aberdeen AS SICAV I - Emer. Markets Equity A Acc USD fund, which the investor also held, had a 20-year track record of 630% returns before it was closed in 2013 due to excessive capital.
Interestingly, the acronym BRIC stands for Brazil, Russia, India, and China, and in 2001, Jim O'Neill, chief economist of Goldman Sachs, predicted that these countries would be an alternative to the G7 by 2050. The HSBC BRIC Equity (ISIN: LU0205170342) was added to the portfolio in 2006. However, Goldman Sachs has since abandoned its BRIC funds and integrated them into its emerging markets palette.
One of the standout performers among frontier market funds is the Magna New Frontiers Fund R EUR, which has shown over 160% growth over ten years. Another notable holding is MercadoLibre, the largest e-commerce company in the Latin American space, which is a holding in another fund.
In conclusion, the world of emerging market investments offers a diverse range of opportunities, as evidenced by the various funds in our investor's portfolio. For those interested in this area, it's essential to research and understand each fund's strategy, composition, and risk profile before making an investment decision.
Economic and social policy within emerging markets could significantly impact the performance of funds such as the Magna New Frontiers Fund R EUR, which has a focus on investing in diverse markets like Vietnam. This fund's strategy incorporates various assets, including crypto-assets, reflecting its broad approach to seizing emerging opportunities in the realm of finance.
Individual investors and institutions alike may find value in exploring the distribution and management strategies of funds like the Baillie Gifford Worldwide Em. Mkts Leading Co. Fd B EUR, which invests in prominent companies across different emerging markets, or the JPM Emerging Markets Small Cap C (perf) (acc) - EUR, which specializes in small-cap stocks within these markets.
