Why Invest in Emerging Markets?

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Emerging markets collectively are the largest economy in the world — and growth is rapid. Both population growth and productivity growth are driving emerging markets’ economies. Although there are a number of risks specific to emerging markets, the outlook is compelling enough that investors who are seeking growth should take a serious look.

_{The views expressed are as of October 2016, may change as market or other conditions change and may differ from views expressed by other Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (CMIA) associates or affiliates. Actual investments or investment decisions made by CMIA and its affiliates, whether for its own account or on behalf of clients, may not necessarily reflect the views expressed. This information is not intended to provide investment advice and does not take into consideration individual investor circumstances. Investment decisions should always be made based on an investor's specific financial needs, objectives, goals, time horizon and risk tolerance. Asset classes described may not be suitable for all investors. Past performance does not guarantee future results, and no forecast should be considered a guarantee either. Since economic and market conditions change frequently, there can be no assurance that the trends described here will continue or that any forecasts are accurate.}

_{International investing involves certain risks and volatility due to potential political, economic or currency instabilities and different financial and accounting standards. Risks are enhanced for emerging market issuers.}

_{“Emerging markets are about 40 percent of the global economy. That’s doubled in the past 25 years. Now, the emerging markets are the largest economy in the world.” Source: IMF –World Economic Outlook, October 2016.}

_{“Productivity -- emerging markets is forecasted to grow…more like one or two.” Source: Compiled by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC using data obtained from ILO and World Bank, as of September 26, 2016.}

_{“Growth of five, six, seven percent in the economies in the emerging markets…stuck at around one or two percent.” Source: IMF, October 2016.}

_{“Forecast to be the most rapidly growing economy in the world.” Source: IMF, October 2016.}

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