Strategy Description
Asia remains the fastest growing major economic region in the world.
- By 2030, the region is expected to contribute to roughly 60% of global growth
- Asia will house 90% of the 2.4 billion new member in the global middle class
Most investors possess minimal exposure due to the make-up of global indices, which are largely constructed by Western index providers.
- Asia accounts for ~50% of global GDP but is only in ~20% of MSCI All Country World.
As Asia transitions from the world’s factory to an innovator, local companies have been outcompeting global companies and expanding beyond their borders. Asia continues to implement cost-effective solutions in sectors ranging from e-commerce, biotechnology, and the electrification of daily life.
This stategy targets leaders in Asia across various sectors. These world class firms have a large and increasingly rich domestic audience while maintaining a sustainable competitive advantage by virtue of their intangible assets: strong brand recognition, high levels of innovation, customer loyalty, government support, and large distribution networks.
Our quantitative screening focuses on Asian names that score high in quality metrics (profitability and stable returns on equity) and exhibit growth at attractive valuations.
