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Harding Loevner Emerging Markets Equity 2024 Q3 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q3 2024 Letter Analysis

Harding Loevner Emerging Markets Equity Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

Annualized+10.37%

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"9% for the index. The fund continues diversifying into smaller markets like Vietnam while managing political risks through selective exits."

Executive Summary

Harding Loevner's Emerging Markets Equity strategy returned 12.5% gross in Q3 2024, outpacing the MSCI Emerging Markets Index's 8.9% return. Performance was driven by a striking 25% rally in Chinese stocks during the final nine trading days following extensive monetary and fiscal stimulus measures from the People's Bank of China. The fund benefited from overweight positions in Consumer Discretionary and strong stock selection in Industrials, while Information Technology lagged due to concerns about memory chip pricing and capacity expansion outpacing AI demand. The strategy continues expanding into smaller emerging markets for diversification, making first investments in Vietnam's Mobile World and adding positions in Thailand and Indonesia. Key risks include memory semiconductor cycle concerns, geopolitical tensions in Mexico and Georgia, and potential recession in Turkey. The manager maintains conviction that emerging markets offer superior structural growth and diversification benefits, with increasingly compelling valuations as global investor ownership reaches two-decade lows and US interest rates begin declining.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

68%

CautiousHigh

Moderate (68%)

The manager demonstrates moderate-high conviction through concentrated positions in named holdings like Trip.com, JD.com, and Mobile World, with specific thesis explanations for each. Clear positioning decisions including exits from Bank of Georgia and Fuyao Glass show decisive portfolio management, though the diversified nature across multiple markets and sectors prevents maximum conviction scoring.

Growth Outlook

25%

BearishBullish

Bearish (25%)

The manager expresses cautious optimism about emerging markets, noting compelling valuations and structural growth advantages, but acknowledges significant headwinds including geopolitical tensions, memory chip cycle concerns, and political risks across multiple markets.

Risk Appetite

15%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (15%)

The portfolio shows selective risk-taking with new investments in Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia, but also demonstrates risk management through exits from Bank of Georgia and Fuyao Glass due to political concerns. The approach is measured rather than aggressive.

Capital Deployment

25%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (25%)

The fund shows net deployment activity through new investments in Vietnam (Mobile World), Thailand (Bumrungrad Hospital), and Indonesia (Telkom Indonesia), plus additions to Chinese holdings. However, this is partially offset by exits from Bank of Georgia and Fuyao Glass, resulting in moderate net deployment.

Forward Guidance

30%

CautiousExpansionary

Cautious (30%)

The manager indicates continued deployment into quality businesses at compelling valuations, particularly in smaller emerging markets, while maintaining the core thesis about EM structural advantages. The tone suggests selective optimism about opportunities ahead.

Language Signal

20%

BearishBullish

Bearish (20%)

Language balances opportunity-focused terms like 'compelling valuations' and 'structural growth potential' with risk-aware discussions of political uncertainty, capacity concerns, and market headwinds. Slightly more constructive than cautious overall.

Perceived Risk

65%

Low RiskElevated

Elevated Risk (65%)

The manager identifies multiple specific risks including memory chip cycle concerns, geopolitical tensions in Mexico, political developments in Georgia, potential recession in Turkey, and broader concerns about capacity expansion outpacing demand. These risks receive meaningful discussion throughout the letter.

Opportunity Density

70%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (70%)

The manager sees selective opportunities across emerging markets, particularly in smaller markets like Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia, while also finding attractive valuations in China following the selloff. The emphasis on diversification and compelling valuations suggests a reasonably rich opportunity set.

Time Horizon

75%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (75%)

The strategy emphasizes long-term structural growth potential and durable competitive advantages, with investments in companies like Mobile World based on multi-year retail evolution themes. The focus on quality businesses with long-term growth potential indicates a patient, multi-year investment horizon.