Are global emerging markets undervalued gems amid today's tech boom, or does the headline discount mask risk and volatility? In this Masterclass a panel of experts dissect shifting perceptions, portfolio strategies, and where growth is truly emerging outside the US. Hear how the AI investment story differs across regions, why political risk remains stubbornly embedded, and the surprises panellists have seen in market resilience. 

Speakers: 

• Ladislav Sabo, Fund Manager, J O Hambro Capital Management 
• Marcus Blyth, Collective Desk Lead, Rathbones Asset Management 
• Dean Cheeseman, Managing Director of Client Investment Solutions, Mattioli Woods 

Learning outcomes: 

• How to size investment positions and avoid too much stock concentration in portfolios 
• How AI and technology are transforming the emerging economies 
• How to analyse political risk and factor it in to stock selection

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Panelist Overview
• 00:32 Current Opportunities in Emerging Markets
• 01:43 Fund Selectors' Perspectives and Allocation Approaches
• 02:49 Risks, Headwinds, and Tailwinds in Emerging Markets
• 05:22 Technology and AI Exposure in Emerging Markets
• 12:23 Stock Selection, Concentration, and Valuation Discipline
• 20:18 Perception, Political Risk, and Regional Dynamics
• 32:52 Resilience and Evolution of Emerging Markets
• 36:18 Governance, Elections, and Final Thoughts
• 41:13 Closing Remarks