Not All Emerging Market ETFs Are Created Equal

Over the past several years, record-low interest rates across the developed world led to billions of dollars flowing into emerging markets as investors looked for yield. With the United States preparing to hike interest rates in December, some of this capital may begin to flow back into developed markets, which could put weaker emerging markets at risk. Many emerging market companies also may struggle to pay off dollar-denominated debt as the U.S. dollar rises in value.