Emerging Market Debt: Hard Currency or Local Currency? (SSGA)

When allocating to emerging market debt (EMD), it is worth considering how much to invest in securities quoted in hard currency (HC, US dollar) and how much in local currency (LC). Both have enjoyed strong returns in recent times, but have different characteristics that may affect performance depending on a portfolio’s base currency. READ MORE

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