Stewart Investors has launched the Global Emerging Markets (ex-China) Leaders Sustainability Fund, supplementing its country-focused offering. The fund will target “high-quality companies with exceptional cultures”, strong franchises, and resilient financials outside of mainland China – aiming to achieve long-term capital growth and contribute to a more sustainable future across global emerging markets, the firm said. Stewart Investors has been investing in emerging markets since 1992, and in May celebrated the 15th anniversary of its Global Emerging Markets Sustainability (GEMS) Strategy. The new launch follows that of the Global Emerging Markets Leaders Sustainability Fund in 2020, which invests in leading companies valued at more than USD$1 billion that positively contribute to, or benefit from, sustainable development. “Emerging markets are a melting pot for forward-thinking and innovative companies contributing positively to sustainable development,” said Jack Nelson, Portfolio Manager at Stewart Investors. “Underpinned by our bottom-up approach to stock-picking, we believe there is a real opportunity in the years ahead to deliver quality returns by investing with responsible stewards who are growing resilient franchises. This latest fund will enable us to continue on this journey and support our investors as they look to benefit from the many tailwinds in emerging markets.”
