Larger allocations to small- and mid-caps have served as catalysts to help TLTE slightly outpace the rival Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEArca: VWO), the largest emerging markets year-to-date.
Adding to the near- to medium-term bull case for TLTE is the aforementioned country weightings. Combine Malaysia with China, South Korea and Taiwan and over 52% of TLTE’s weight is allocated to country’s that are not plagued by widening current account deficits. [Yellen’s Help for EM ETFs may be Fleeting]
Emerging markets disappointments Brazil and India combine for just 15% of TLTE’s weight.
FlexShares Morningstar Emerging Markets Factor Tilt Index Fund
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