Why invest in emerging markets?
The emerging markets' economic landscape is positioned for ‘remarkable transformation’, according to Kevin Carter. He’s the CIO and founder of EMQQ Global, a privately held investment firm focused on emerging & frontier markets.
IGTV’s Jeremy Naylor caught up with Kevin Carter as he passed through London. He is the manager of the EMQQ Emerging Markets Internet & Ecommerce UCITS ETF which aims to benefit from the growing tech and digital-enabled consumption in emerging markets. With a young population desperate for an involvement with the digital, cashless world there would appear to be many opportunities.
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The significant potential of emerging markets
Kevin Carter, Chief Investment Officer and founder of EMQQ Global, discusses the immense potential and transformation within emerging markets, areas teeming with over 6.5 billion consumers eager for modern amenities and digital services. Highlighting the rapid economic growth, youthful demographics, and a shift towards digital and tech-enabled consumption, Carter emphasises the investment opportunities presented by this sector, especially through internet and technology companies.
Consumer base expansion
Emerging markets, containing nations like China and India, exhibit significant consumer base expansion driven by increasing smartphone penetration and digital access. This transition offers a unique investment avenue, with EMQQ Global focusing on publicly traded internet companies in these regions, sidestepping traditional state-owned enterprises. The fund's strategy capitalises on the burgeoning demand for digital services and goods, leveraging the entrepreneurial spirit and innovation driving growth in the digital space of emerging markets.
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