Poland Equity

Poland equity mutual funds and ETFs own securities listed on the Warsaw... Poland equity mutual funds and ETFs own securities listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. The most well-known benchmark is the WIG-20, which is a market capitalization-weighted index of the largest 20 companies on the exchange. As of March 2023, Poland equities had a combined market capitalization of approximately US$265 billion. The exchange has large weightings in energy, financials, and consumer discretionary. Some of the largest companies on the market include Orlen, PZU, Bank Pekao, and Dino Polsa. Poland equity mutual funds and ETFs may be passively or actively managed. They may also leave currency exposure unhedged, or choose to protect the portfolio from swings in the value of the Zloty. The Polish economy, the world’s 22nd largest by nominal Gross Domestic Product as of 2022, is characterized by a very large service sector, the provision of universal healthcare, and a history of steady growth. Machinery, food, and transportation equipment are key exports. At 23% of GDP as of 2022, investment is near its high going back to the mid-1990s. As an emerging market economy, Poland equity mutual funds and ETFs are only suitable for more aggressive-minded investors. Last Updated: 11/22/2024 View more View less

Poland equity mutual funds and ETFs own securities listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. The most well-known benchmark is the WIG-20, which is a market capitalization-weighted index of the largest 20 companies on... Poland equity mutual funds and ETFs own securities listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. The most well-known benchmark is the WIG-20, which is a market capitalization-weighted index of the largest 20 companies on the exchange. As of March 2023, Poland equities had a combined market capitalization of approximately US$265 billion. The exchange has large weightings in energy, financials, and consumer discretionary. Some of the largest companies on the market include Orlen, PZU, Bank Pekao, and Dino Polsa. Poland equity mutual funds and ETFs may be passively or actively managed. They may also leave currency exposure unhedged, or choose to protect the portfolio from swings in the value of the Zloty. The Polish economy, the world’s 22nd largest by nominal Gross Domestic Product as of 2022, is characterized by a very large service sector, the provision of universal healthcare, and a history of steady growth. Machinery, food, and transportation equipment are key exports. At 23% of GDP as of 2022, investment is near its high going back to the mid-1990s. As an emerging market economy, Poland equity mutual funds and ETFs are only suitable for more aggressive-minded investors. Last Updated: 11/22/2024 View more View less