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HEAD-TO-HEAD: Barings versus First State

FSA compares two global emerging markets equity products: the Barings Global Emerging Markets Fund and the First State Global Emerging Markets Focus Fund.
by Rupert Walker

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Fees

 

Fees for the emerging market equity fund category vary widely, ranging from as steep as 3.05% to a bargain annual charge of just 0.44%, according to FE Fundinfo data.

The median ongoing charges figure (OCF) for the retail share class of emerging market equity funds in Hong Kong and Singapore is 1.95%, according to FE Fundinfo data.

The Barings product has an OCF of 1.95%, in line with the average, and the First State fund is slightly cheaper at 1.75%,

“Both fees are reasonable, especially for an asset class that requires significant resources,” said McDermott.

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