EM Strategy: Best Ideas by Yield Bucket - Jun 2026
Erick Vega, CFA: Senior Analyst, Emerging Markets Corporates
Regis Chatellier: Head of EM Sovereign Strategy
Winnie Cisar: Global Head of Strategy
Stephanie Sim, CFA: Analyst, Strategy and East Asia Corporates
Karen Wu, CFA: Senior Analyst, Financials
Nicole Chua: Analyst, S&SEA and GCC Corporates
Nicholas Chen: Analyst, East Asia Corporates
Michael O’Brien: Senior Analyst, Paper & Packaging, Homebuilders
Eric Axon, CFA: Co-Head of High Yield, Head of Healthcare
Wen Li, CFA: Head of Metals & Mining
Jonathan Tan Jun Jie: Analyst, S&SEA and GCC Corporates
Lim Ze Hao, CFA: Analyst, APAC Financials and GCC Banks
Lakshmanan R, CFA, FRM: Head of South & Southeast Asia Corporates, Head of GCC Corporates
4 June 2026
- How yield segmentation across emerging markets highlights relative value opportunities across sovereigns and corporates
- What key sectors reveal about divergence driven by oil shocks and shifting macro conditions
- Why regional dispersion is reshaping credit selection as the main driver of portfolio performance
- How investor flows and resilient demand for yield are supporting emerging market bond momentum
- Where sector winners and laggards are emerging across energy, basic industries, and consumer segments
Executive Summary
Emerging market opportunities reflect varied performance across sectors and regions. Market conditions remain shaped by geopolitical and commodity developments.
Regional trends influence credit performance differently across key markets. Sector sensitivity to external shocks creates uneven outcomes for issuers.
Disparities across industries highlight the importance of issuer level analysis. Fundamental strength plays a central role in navigating volatility.
Investor appetite remains supported by demand for income across global portfolios. Flows have recovered as markets adjust to recent disruptions.
Conditions favor selective positioning based on credit fundamentals. Careful assessment of resilience can help identify stronger performers.



