| ANNUALIZED SINCE INCEPTION | QUARTERLY | YTD |
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| 1.86% | -3.74% | -3.74% |
Invesco's Emerging Markets Local Debt Fund underperformed in Q1 2026, declining 3.74% as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East drove volatility in energy prices and currency markets. The managers reduced foreign currency exposure and duration positioning during the quarter. Despite near-term headwinds, the team maintains a constructive outlook based on several supportive factors. Emerging market central banks continued cautious monetary easing as disinflation trends gained momentum and policy credibility was restored. The US dollar's 9% decline in 2025 and continued weakness creates favorable conditions for local currency debt. Real interest rates remain elevated while nominal yields offer attractive income potential. The managers believe economic and policy divergences across regions create compelling opportunities for active management. Key risks include ongoing geopolitical tensions and potential volatility from shifting Fed expectations. However, the fundamental backdrop of narrowing growth differentials, conventional monetary policy normalization, and attractive valuations supports the medium to long-term investment case for emerging market local debt.
Emerging market local debt offers attractive income and total return potential supported by disciplined policymaking, moderating inflation, and a stable-to-weak US dollar environment.
We believe broader macroeconomic conditions supporting emerging market local debt should remain intact over the medium to long term. Attractive real yields, disinflation, improving policy frameworks and selective monetary easing provide a constructive backdrop in our view.
| Date | Letter | Tickers | Keywords | Pitches | Quick Takes |
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| Apr 20 2026 | 2026 Q1 | - | Central Banks, Currency, emerging markets, fixed income, Local Debt, monetary policy | - | Emerging market local debt faced Q1 volatility from Middle East tensions but maintains attractive fundamentals. Central bank easing, continued disinflation, and dollar weakness create compelling opportunities. Despite underperformance, managers see medium-term upside from high real yields, improving policy frameworks, and narrowing growth differentials versus developed markets. |
| Jan 24 2026 | 2025 Q4 | - | currencies, Dollar, emerging markets, fixed income, inflation, Local Debt, monetary policy, rates | - | Invesco's emerging market local debt fund outperformed in Q4 2025 on strong interest rate positioning and currency exposure. Broad-based rate cuts across emerging markets and a weakening dollar created favorable conditions. The managers increased exposure to Hungarian forint, Chinese yuan, and Chilean peso while extending duration. Diverging global growth and continued monetary easing support the outlook for 2026. |
| Oct 20 2025 | 2025 Q3 | - | Central Banks, Dollar, emerging markets, Local Debt, monetary policy, rates, Trade Policy | - | Emerging market local debt offers compelling income and diversification opportunities. Central bank easing cycles, US dollar weakness from fiscal concerns, and attractive valuations create a supportive backdrop. Despite new US tariff uncertainties, emerging market fundamentals and policy flexibility position the asset class for strong performance through 2025. |
| Jul 18 2025 | 2025 Q2 | - | Dollar, emerging markets, Local Debt, monetary policy, rates, Trade Policy | - | Emerging market local debt offers attractive income and diversification benefits amid supportive monetary policy divergence. Fund managers increased currency exposure and duration positioning while navigating US trade policy uncertainties. Weakening dollar trends and continued central bank easing across emerging markets create favorable conditions for local debt despite geopolitical headwinds. |
| Apr 30 2025 | 2025 Q1 | - | Central Banks, Currency, duration, emerging markets, fixed income, Local Debt, rates | - | Invesco's emerging markets local debt fund navigated diverging global monetary policies in Q1 2025, reducing currency and duration exposure amid policy uncertainty. Central banks are pursuing independent approaches with the Fed on hold while others ease. Managers see compelling opportunities from economic divergences and expect improving growth differentials to benefit emerging market fixed income. |
| QUARTER | THEMES | TAGS |
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| 2026 Q1 |
RatesEmerging market central banks maintained cautious easing bias reflecting growing confidence in disinflation trends. The Fed remained data-dependent with wait-and-see approach. Attractive real yields and selective monetary easing provide constructive backdrop for emerging market local debt. |
Central Banks Monetary Policy Interest Rates Easing Real Yields |
InflationDisinflation generally continued across emerging markets with moderating inflation supporting disciplined policymaking. Brazil's improving inflation dynamics supported rate-cutting cycle while other countries showed mixed inflation trends requiring differentiated policy responses. |
Disinflation Price Stability Inflation Expectations Policy Credibility | |
DollarUS dollar declined nearly 9% in 2025 and saw periods of volatility during Q1 2026 driven by shifting Fed expectations and geopolitics. Stable-to-weak dollar environment creates compelling opportunities for emerging market local debt. |
USD Weakness Currency Markets Exchange Rates Volatility | |
| 2025 Q4 |
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Data Centers Capital Cycle Infrastructure Bubble |
ValuePortfolio trades at 12.2x earnings with 8.2% earnings yield versus S&P 500 at 26x earnings. Active value management through trimming expensive positions and adding to undervalued holdings drove strong returns. |
Undervalued Earnings Yield Active Management | |
GoldGold mining companies Kinross and Newmont delivered exceptional returns with gold reaching $5,000 per ounce. Mining profitability surged with net margins reaching 30%+ levels and strong balance sheets. |
Gold Miners Commodity Cycle Mining | |
Dollar StoresIncreased allocation to retailers including Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and Five Below from 17.1% to 25.9% of portfolio. Added to positions during tariff-related volatility and saw substantial price gains. |
Retail Tariffs Consumer | |
| 2025 Q3 |
RatesCentral banks across emerging markets continued easing cycles during the quarter, driven by domestic growth concerns and subdued inflation. The Fed cut rates and signaled more cuts through 2025, while other developed market central banks also eased policy. Asian central banks led emerging market easing, with Indonesia cutting three times in the quarter. |
Central Banks Monetary Policy Rate Cuts Fed Easing |
DollarThe US dollar has experienced weakening year-to-date despite quarterly gains, a trend expected to continue. US exceptionalism appears challenged by rising fiscal deficits and policy uncertainty. Dollar weakness provides a strong tailwind for emerging markets, easing external financing conditions and supporting local currencies. |
USD Weakness Currency External Financing Capital Flows | |
Trade PolicyThe US launched a new tariff regime during the quarter, raising average effective rates and escalating tariffs on goods from developed markets and emerging Asian countries. While tariffs may affect emerging markets, their economies are believed to be resilient in the current global cycle. |
Tariffs Trade Tensions US Policy Resilience | |
| 2025 Q2 |
RatesCentral banks across emerging markets continued easing cycles during the quarter, driven by domestic growth concerns and subdued inflation. The Fed cut rates and signaled more cuts through 2025, while other developed market central banks also eased policy. Asian central banks led emerging market easing, with Indonesia cutting three times in the quarter. |
Central Banks Monetary Policy Rate Cuts Fed Easing |
DollarThe US dollar has experienced weakening year-to-date despite quarterly gains, a trend expected to continue. Dollar weakness provides a supportive backdrop for emerging markets by easing external financing conditions, supporting local currencies, and allowing emerging central banks to cut rates without triggering capital flight. |
Currency USD Weakness External Financing Capital Flows | |
Trade PolicyThe US launched a new tariff regime during the quarter, raising average effective rates and escalating tariffs on goods from developed markets and emerging Asian countries. While tariffs may affect emerging markets, their economies are believed to be resilient in the current global cycle. |
Tariffs Trade Tensions US Policy Resilience | |
| 2025 Q1 |
RatesCentral banks globally are diverging in monetary policy approaches. The Fed held rates steady while most other developed market central banks continued easing. Emerging market central banks maintained cautious approaches with mixed signals, as Brazil hiked rates while Mexico, South Africa and India cut rates. |
Interest Rates Central Banks Monetary Policy Fed Rate Cuts |
DollarThe US dollar headed into 2025 strong but drifted downward during the first quarter on prospects for slowing US growth. The fund reduced foreign currency exposure, primarily decreasing exposure to emerging market currencies due to rising global economic uncertainties. |
USD Currency Exchange Rates Dollar Strength | |
InflationDisinflation has generally continued across emerging markets, though inflation concerns persist in some countries like Brazil. The Fed faces risks of both weaker growth and higher inflation, presenting a complicated path to navigate policy decisions. |
Disinflation Price Stability Inflation Risk CPI |
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