Pakistan

Pakistan mutual funds and ETFs invest in a wide range of asset... Pakistan mutual funds and ETFs invest in a wide range of asset classes in Pakistan. Depending on their mandate, these funds may invest in equities, fixed income, commodities, and alternatives. However, equities are the most common asset class, followed by fixed-income. They cover a wide range of stocks across all sectors of the market as well as market caps and share classes. Lastly, they can be passive (aka index funds) or actively managed. The Pakistani economy, the world’s 42nd largest in terms of GDP, is low-income and considered to be semi-industrial. Key exports include textiles, chemicals, and sporting goods equipment. The government has been liberalizing the economy in recent years, in part by privatizing state-owned companies in order to attract foreign direct investment. As an emerging market economy, investments in Pakistan mutual funds and ETFs may be only appropriate for aggressive-minded investors. However, prospective investors should be aware that some funds do not hedge their currency risk, and the volatility of the Pakistani Rupee can have a significant impact on returns. Last Updated: 04/26/2024 View more View less

Pakistan mutual funds and ETFs invest in a wide range of asset classes in Pakistan. Depending on their mandate, these funds may invest in equities, fixed income, commodities, and alternatives. However, equities are... Pakistan mutual funds and ETFs invest in a wide range of asset classes in Pakistan. Depending on their mandate, these funds may invest in equities, fixed income, commodities, and alternatives. However, equities are the most common asset class, followed by fixed-income. They cover a wide range of stocks across all sectors of the market as well as market caps and share classes. Lastly, they can be passive (aka index funds) or actively managed. The Pakistani economy, the world’s 42nd largest in terms of GDP, is low-income and considered to be semi-industrial. Key exports include textiles, chemicals, and sporting goods equipment. The government has been liberalizing the economy in recent years, in part by privatizing state-owned companies in order to attract foreign direct investment. As an emerging market economy, investments in Pakistan mutual funds and ETFs may be only appropriate for aggressive-minded investors. However, prospective investors should be aware that some funds do not hedge their currency risk, and the volatility of the Pakistani Rupee can have a significant impact on returns. Last Updated: 04/26/2024 View more View less