Zurich Life Indexed Emerging Markets Equity

The Indexed Emerging Markets Equity Fund (BlackRock) invests in the iShares Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund managed by BlackRock. That underlying fund holds shares in companies across emerging markets, so the fund is fully exposed to equities. Its holdings are spread across sectors such as information technology, financials, consumer discretionary, and communication.

The Indexed Emerging Markets Equity Fund (BlackRock) is passively managed through the iShares Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund. That means it aims to track an index rather than have a manager pick stocks one by one. It will not track the index exactly, so returns may differ slightly from the benchmark.

The Indexed Emerging Markets Equity Fund (BlackRock) has exposure to emerging market equities across countries including China, Taiwan, South Korea, India, Brazil, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, and Poland. Its top holdings include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Samsung Electronics, Tencent Holdings, SK Hynix, and Alibaba Group Holding. This gives the fund broad exposure to large companies in major emerging markets.

The main stated risk for the Indexed Emerging Markets Equity Fund (BlackRock) is currency risk, and it also has a risk rating of 5. Currency risk means that if the currencies of the overseas investments fall against the euro, a euro-based investor can see returns reduced even if the investments themselves perform well. Because it invests in emerging markets equities, the fund may also be more volatile than funds invested in developed markets.

The Indexed Emerging Markets Equity Fund (BlackRock) may suit investors who want broad, equity-only exposure to emerging markets and are comfortable with higher risk. It is designed to participate in the performance of companies in emerging markets and aims for a return through capital growth and income. It may appeal to investors who are looking for diversified exposure across many emerging-market countries and sectors.