Nipun Insights: Benchmarking the Benchmark

Does the MSCI Emerging Markets Index really represent Emerging Markets? 

This paper critically examines the construction of the MSCI Emerging Markets (EM) Index, highlighting its structural inadequacies and the implications for global investors. By analyzing the criteria for inclusion, market representation, and weighting methodology, we uncover the limitations and biases inherent in the index. The paper concludes with a recommendation for a benchmark agnostic approach when investing in emerging markets.

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