ASEAN Equity

ASEAN equity mutual funds and ETFs own equity securities listed on the... ASEAN equity mutual funds and ETFs own equity securities listed on the stock markets of ASEAN countries. ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) include Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. ASEAN has a combined population of over 600 million, and total Gross Domestic Product (using Purchasing Power Parity) of over $US 5 trillion. They can be actively or passively managed, and, depending on their mandate, may focus more of their attention and assets on different countries in the region. Active funds will tend to overweight different markets depending on factors such as relative economic growth, valuations, and dividend yields. These funds tend to be overweight banks and telecommunications companies. ASEAN equity mutual funds and ETFs are not without risk. In the late 1990s, the region experienced a severe financial crisis as foreign capital exited and local currencies plunged. Nevertheless, these funds can be appropriate for aggressive investors in search of higher returns. Last Updated: 12/20/2024 View more View less

ASEAN equity mutual funds and ETFs own equity securities listed on the stock markets of ASEAN countries. ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) include Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines,... ASEAN equity mutual funds and ETFs own equity securities listed on the stock markets of ASEAN countries. ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) include Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. ASEAN has a combined population of over 600 million, and total Gross Domestic Product (using Purchasing Power Parity) of over $US 5 trillion. They can be actively or passively managed, and, depending on their mandate, may focus more of their attention and assets on different countries in the region. Active funds will tend to overweight different markets depending on factors such as relative economic growth, valuations, and dividend yields. These funds tend to be overweight banks and telecommunications companies. ASEAN equity mutual funds and ETFs are not without risk. In the late 1990s, the region experienced a severe financial crisis as foreign capital exited and local currencies plunged. Nevertheless, these funds can be appropriate for aggressive investors in search of higher returns. Last Updated: 12/20/2024 View more View less