Del Stafford
Del is global head of the Multi-Asset Portfolio and Investment Consulting Team at BlackRock. He works with investment advisors to build tailored portfolio solutions. The strategies emphasize asset allocation and risk analysis across passive and active mandates, with expertise in iShares ETFs. Del writes about portfolio construction and investor trends.
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More From Del Stafford
Must-know: Why frontier markets are not created equal
When considering an investment in frontier markets (FM), it’s important to note that all exposures are not created equal. The fact that these markets are hard to access can be reflected in the type of securities that some frontier market indexes include.
Must-read: Why widen your scope through frontier markets?
Given that frontier markets are smaller and hard to access, what’s the draw for an investor? There are a few potential portfolio benefits to be aware of.
Overview: The must-know characteristics of frontier markets
Looking for the next frontier in emerging market investing? Del Stafford dives into these underdeveloped countries to assess the investment case.
