March 31, 2019

The Importance of Country Allocation: Developed Versus Emerging Markets

In portfolios invested in international equities, what drives returns—country or industry allocation? As this paper shows, it turns out that the answer differs depending on whether you’re looking at developed international equities or the emerging markets. We dive into the numbers to measure and demonstrate the relative impacts of country, industry, and style on portfolio returns.

Investment advisory services offered through Parametric Portfolio Associates^® LLC ("Parametric"), an investment advisor registered with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (CRD #114310). Parametric is also registered as a portfolio manager with the securities regulatory authorities in certain provinces of Canada (National Registration Database No. 42850) with regard to specific products and strategies. Parametric provides advisory services directly to institutional investors and indirectly to individual investors through financial intermediaries. The information on this website does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase, securities in any jurisdiction to any person to whom it is not lawful to make such an offer. Investing entails risks, and there can be no assurance that Parametric (and its affiliates) will achieve profits or avoid incurring losses. All investments are subject to potential loss of principal. Parametric does not provide tax or legal advice. Prospective investors should consult with a tax or legal advisor before making any investment decision. Please refer to the disclosure page for important information about investments and risks.

S&P Dow Jones Indices are a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC (“S&P DJI”) and have been licensed for use. S&P^® indexes are registered trademarks of S&P DJI; Dow Jones^® is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC (“Dow Jones”); S&P DJI, Dow Jones, and their respective affiliates do not sponsor, endorse, sell, or promote Parametric and its strategies, will not have any liability with respect thereto, and do not have any liability for any errors, omissions, or interruptions of the S&P Dow Jones Indices.

The Importance of Country Allocation: Developed Versus Emerging Markets

Improving the Odds: The Impact of Diversification on the Distribution of Excess Returns

Why Downside Protection is So Powerful for Emerging Markets (EM) Investments

Why Invest in International Equities?