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"The fund underperformed its benchmark in Q2 2026, returning 18.79% versus 24.05% for the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. An underweight allocation to the surging technology sector drove the shortfall despite the fund's heavy concentration in Asian semiconductor leaders Taiwan Semiconductor and Samsung Electronics."
The BNY Mellon Global Emerging Markets Fund returned 18.79% in Q2 2026, underperforming its benchmark MSCI Emerging Markets Index return of 24.05%. The quarter saw emerging-market equities rally on renewed AI enthusiasm and optimism about a US-Iran ceasefire, though concerns about elevated AI valuations emerged later in the period. The fund's underperformance was primarily driven by stock selection and an underweight allocation to the technology sector, which recorded significant gains. An overweight to consumer discretionary also hampered results, though positive stock selection in that sector partially offset the negative allocation effect. The portfolio remains heavily concentrated in Asian semiconductor and technology companies, with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (12.05%) and Samsung Electronics (10.32%) as the top two holdings. Chinese shares declined on economic concerns and technology weakness, while Indian equities underperformed due to elevated energy prices. Indonesia's market sold off on governance concerns and potential relegation from the MSCI emerging markets index. The manager remains optimistic about emerging markets, viewing them as trading at notable discounts to developed markets and offering value for long-term investors focused on companies with strong fundamentals.
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