Related Symbol
avatar
@kewur 4 months ago

Emerging Market Stocks Outperform S&P 500 In September

Emerging Market Stocks Outperform S&P 500 In September

Emerging market stocks just outperformed major US indices last month. The FTSE Emerging Markets Index rose 6.6% in September, beating the S&P 500’s 3.6% and even the Nasdaq 100. The Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) is up 24% for the year and holds about 6,000 stocks across 20+ economies, with big names like Taiwan Semiconductor, Tencent, and Alibaba. The rally’s fueled by a weaker dollar, improving fundamentals in these markets, and cheap valuations—emerging market stocks trade at about half the S&P 500’s forward P/E ratio. There’s always risk, but for those seeking value and diversification, emerging markets are outpacing the US so far this year. Thoughts on shifting allocations?
post thumbnail
@AntonioMyers 4 months ago

Wow that’s an interesting figure. Outperforming US indices is a healthy thing thing.

@Simonwhite 4 months ago

I think shifting allocation is worth a shot if you’re able to monitor actively.

@BrianHoward 4 months ago

Emerging markets (EM) do look compelling right now: valuations are attractive, the dollar has softened, and earnings momentum is improving in Asia especially. Funds like VWO give you broad, low-cost exposure across diversified economies: a smart way to play the trend without single-country risk.

Having said that, EM cycles can turn fast: geopolitical shocks, commodity swings, or a stronger dollar can unwind gains quickly. I’d personally shift gradually, maybe 10–15% of equity exposure, instead of a big rotation. So it brings a healthy balance between income with a slight risk and growth without much of it.