SEATTLE, WA--(Marketwire - December 17, 2012) - The Russell Emerging Markets Index reflected a return of 15.3% year-to-date as of December 7th, 2012 as the Russell Greater China Index reflected a return of 18.2% for the same time period, according to Russell Indexes.
In Russell Investments' recently released 2013 Annual Global Outlook, its team of global investment strategists highlight core expectations for capital markets along with a point of view on central investment issues for the coming year. For 2013, the Outlook sees growth in emerging markets relative to developed markets on the back of stronger exports, a recovering China and relatively attractive valuations.
"While emerging markets equities have underperformed developed markets over the last year as demonstrated by the performance of the Russell Emerging Markets Index relative to the Russell Developed 1000 and Russell Developed Europe Indexes, these markets could show relatively more growth in 2013," said Stephen Wood, Chief Market Strategist for Russell Investments. "Generally, E.M. economies have low inflation, are likely to maintain a stimulatory policy stance and lean against currency appreciation pressure. That said, we may see ongoing volatility and a 'risk-on/risk-off' investment environment globally, creating the need for a dynamic, multi-asset portfolio approach."
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Index YTD Returns as of 12/7/12
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Russell Emerging Markets Index 15.3%
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Russell Greater China Index 18.2%
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Source: Russell Investments
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