Q2 2023 Fee Analyzer Report on Emerging Markets Equity

This report is a Fee Analyzer Report for Q2 2023, focusing on high dividend opportunities in emerging markets equity. It utilizes Confluence’s Investment Metrics Fee Analyzer, a tool designed to analyze post-negotiated fees and compare the performance of active emerging markets equity managers with high dividend yield portfolios against a broad peer group. The analysis includes data from over 1,100 active managers and 76 asset managers. The report indicates that active managers in the emerging markets equity sector have shown improved performance in 2023, with median portfolios outperforming the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. It highlights that portfolios with above-median dividend yields have demonstrated even stronger performance. Additionally, the report discusses the risk and return profiles of these high dividend products, noting their lower fees and higher returns compared to peers. The document also outlines trends in fee structures over recent years, indicating a decrease in median fees for these portfolios.