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The document discusses investment opportunities in emerging Asian stocks. It notes that emerging Asian economies are expected to significantly outpace growth in developed economies. While emerging Asian markets are not immune to global slowdowns, they are less vulnerable than in the past due to factors such as richer populations, more productive companies, and consumption being a bigger driver of domestic growth. Valuations of emerging Asian stocks excluding Japan also remain below long-term averages, with unusually wide spreads between the cheapest and most expensive stocks, suggesting potential for outsized returns from value investing strategies. The document expresses a positive view on emerging Asian stocks and argues its Asia ex-Japan portfolio is well positioned to take advantage of opportunities in the region.
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- 6. GLOBAL EQUITIES—MAY 2012 We see exceptional investment opportunities in emerging Asia stocks. These economies are expected to significantly outstrip developed-world growth. While not immune to a global slowdown, they are less vulnerable than they used to be. Their populations are richer, their companies are more productive, and their domestic personal and business consumption is a bigger driver of growth. Emerging Asia nations also have less debt and higher savings rates than their developed counterparts and, thus, enjoy greater fiscal and monetary flexibility. Even after a recent rally, however, Asia ex Japan stock valuations remain well below long-term averages. Moreover, valuation spreads between the cheapest and most expensive Asia ex Japan stocks are unusually wide today, suggesting outsize return potential for research-driven value investing strategies as current market anxieties ease. History shows that value investing has been highly effective in Asia, outperforming strategies that emphasize growth and quality by a wide margin, and with comparable or less volatility. Our research also suggests that buying Asia ex Japan stocks when they are as cheap as they are today can be particularly rewarding. Despite similar quality metrics, our Asia ex Japan portfolio trades at a significant discount to the market and pays a higher dividend yield. It also has some of the strongest value credentials among competing Asia ex Japan portfolios. As such, we believe it is exceptionally well positioned to take advantage of the burgeoning opportunities in emerging Asia stocks, particularly in a value recovery. ! Offers exposure to the world’s fastest-growing economies ! Employs a distinctive value strategy with a strong history of success in Asia ! Relies on collaborative global and local research and portfolio management teams with extensive experience investing in Asia Why Asia Equity? AllianceBernstein Asia Ex-Japan Equity Portfolio Asia Ex Japan Stocks Are Cheap Versus History Ratio(×) 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 Average Price/Book: MSCI AC Asia ex Japan Index Key Features of the AllianceBernstein Asia Ex-Japan Equity Portfolio Value Investing Outperforms Other Strategies in Asia Historical analysis does not guarantee future results. Annualized performance and volatility of highest quintile relative to lowest quintile in the Bernstein Asia ex Japan universe based on factors shown, as ranked by the Bernstein global expected-return model. Asia ex Japan market data are from January 1992 through March 2012. Source: MSCI and AllianceBernstein Through March 31, 2012 Source: MSCI and AllianceBernstein Factor Returns and Volatility Jan 1992–Mar 2012 Volatility of Return Spreads (%) MoreLess AnnualizedReturnSpreads(%) 0 2 6 10 14 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 (2) Sales Growth Return on Equity Price Momentum Price/Book Price/SalesPrice/Earnings Earnings Growth Size ! Distinctive Value Approach Our value focus distinguishes us from other Asia ex Japan services and uniquely positions us to capture the burgeoning opportunity in emerging Asia equities. ! Depth and Breadth of Research Our collaborative global team of fundamental and quantitative research analysts provides the deep company knowledge and insights that drive our stock selection. ! Seasoned Investment Team Drawing on our firm’s 20 years of experience in value investing in Asia, our portfolio has delivered consistent long-term outperformance.
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As of March 31, 2012 Based on the eVestment Alliance Asia ex Japan manager universe, including 25 managers that reported both P/E and P/B as of March 31, 2012 Source: eVestment Alliance and AllianceBernstein Buying at Below-Average Valuations Has Been Particularly Rewarding Portfolio Exceptionally Well Positioned for a Value Rally PricetoEarningsRatio (Trailing12Months) Price to Book Ratio (Trailing) 1.0 4.0 8.0 12.0 16.0 20.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 AllianceBernstein Asia Ex-Japan MSCI AC Asia ex Japan Benchmark GROW TH VALUE Value Characteristics of Asia ex Japan Manager Universe Results shown are for Bernstein Asia ex Japan stock universe from February 1987 through December 31, 2011. Unlike the results shown in an actual performance record, these results do not represent actual trading. No representation is being made that investors will achieve returns or a volatility profile similar to those being shown. *Average returns of stocks 12 months after multiples reached one standard deviation below long-term averages, based on metrics shown †Average 12-month rolling returns for full period covered Source: FactSet and AllianceBernstein Price/ Book Value 40% 28% 14% Price/ Forward Earnings Price/ Trailing Earnings 10% Long-Term Average Average 12-Month-Forward Returns if Stocks Bought at Below-Average Valuations* †