emerging markets pension funds.

Emerging markets equity funds invest in shares of companies in faster-growing economies such as China, India, Taiwan and Brazil. They can offer higher growth over long periods but tend to swing more than developed-market funds.

funds

19

providers

8

typical risk

4–7/7

middle 5-yr return

+6.5% a year

Of the 17 emerging markets pension funds with a five-year record, the highest average yearly return was +8.6% (Zurich Life Asia Pacific Equity, Zurich Life) and the lowest −6.5% (Standard Life China Equity, Standard Life). 2 funds are under five years old and listed after, by 3-year return.