EM markets still look attractive - 7IM

Apr 04, 2017, 03:34 PM

Ben Kumar from 7IM explains why he wants to steer away from the US and UK markets and into the EM currencies and bonds. He talks to Tip TV’s Zak Mir.

‘EM currencies vs. Pound’ is a hedged trade”, says Kumar as Pound has devalued significantly since June 2016 and could suffer more losses ahead. Hence, there is little exchange rate risk here.

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