International investing: Your guide to emerging markets and the new world economy

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International investing: Your guide to emerging markets and the new world economy Emerging markets have been growing rapidly in recent years, transforming from the producers of goods for developed countries to large economies with burgeoning middle-class consumers. In this session, Zenith, InvestSense and Oreana Portfolio Advisory Service explore some opportunities they are seeing in developing countries, and why international investing is not just the US.

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Meet today’s Trend Hunters

Steven Tang

Head of Consulting

Zenith Investment Partners

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Isaac Poole

Jonathan Tolub

Oreana Portfolio Advisory Service

InvestSense

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Director and Investment Committee Member

Zenith Investment Partners Steven Tang

Head of Consulting

Zenith Investment Partners

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Oreana Portfolio Advisory Service Isaac Poole CIO

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Emerging markets and the new world economy.

Dr. Isaac Poole, CIMA® September 2021

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Introducing Oreana Portfolio Advisory Services

Our Medium-Term Global Outlook

5 themes for 5 years – with a focus on Asia.

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Strategic themes for the medium-term Why should I consider Asian debt?

1) Asian yields trade at wide spreads above developed market bonds, relative to history.

2) We see strong fundamentals where accommodative fiscal and monetary policy will drive an economic recovery.

3) Default rates should be at low levels with the improving economic environment and domestic consumption boosted by reopening in 2022.

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Strategic themes for the medium-term How can I gain access to the growth of China?

1) Make China exposure a conscious decision, not an unintended omission.

2) Use active management where possible.

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Strategic themes for the medium-term Why Asia for sustainability?

1) ESG is not just a western phenomenon.

2) Asia’s focus is driven by domestic policy.

3) International investors are adding pressure.

4) Sustainable practices are a potential source of alpha.

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Rich opportunities for active management November 2019: Chinese equites overvalued

June 2020: Chinese equites offer significant value

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InvestSense Jonathan Tolub Director and Investment Committee Member InvestSense

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International investing: Your guide to emerging markets and the new world economy September 1st, 2021

The case for EM: the Valuation argument

Methodology: Gordon Growth Model

Equities

Dividend Yield

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Cheap or expensive

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Proof of concept: US

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1.4%

+ Estimated Growth

5.0%

+/- Valuation

-7.4%

Total Implied Return

-1.0%

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EM expected return + Dividend Yield

2.0%

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5.0%

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-0.6%

Total Implied Return

6.4%

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Is that attractive relative to other markets?

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How does it compare to its own history?

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A word on current events

• China needs to catch-up on regulations: • consumer protection • anti-trust • Short-term negative for earnings, long-term positive

• CCP’s hold on power rests on content citizens • China doesn’t prioritise shareholders • especially foreign ones…

• Demographics: • Remove disincentives to having more children

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Conclusion • Ignore short-term market noise

• Or entrust an active manager to shift through it?

• EM is more attractive than most other equity markets • EM is not expensive relative to its own history EM offers one of the most compelling long-term investment opportunity available today

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Contact Jonathan Tolub jtolub@investsense.com.au

InvestSense Pty Ltd Level 24, Three International Towers 300 Barangaroo Avenue Sydney, NSW 2000 www.investsense.com.au

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