Strategy Overview

Boston Common’s Emerging Markets Equity strategy invests in a high-conviction, best ideas portfolio of high-quality companies with sound governance and sustainable business models. The strategy draws on a research-driven, fundamental investment process that integrates sustainability considerations to uncover durable, long-term winners.

Strategy Details

Benchmark: MSCI Emerging Markets

Holdings: 40 – 60

Inception Date: December 31, 2012

Vehicle Options

  • Separate account
  • Commingled fund
  • Mutual fund

Strategy Highlights

  • High-conviction, best ideas built on quality and sustainability
  • Benchmark aware, not benchmark constrained
  • Low turnover, high active share
  • Track record of disciplined, alpha-driven investing

Portfolio Management Team

Liz Su, CFA

Lead Portfolio Manager

Matt Zalosh, CFA

CIO – International Strategies

Abichandani, Praveen

Praveen Abichandani, CFA

Portfolio Manager

Latest Regional Insights

  • Energy Systems, Industrial Strategy, and Investment Outcomes

    EM Quarterly Deep Dive

    May 6, 2026 | By:

  • Energy Transition as Economic Strategy in Emerging Markets

    Mapping the Shift from Energy Systems to Industrial Advantage across EM

    April 22, 2026 | By:

  • Independent Validation in Emerging Markets

    What Performance Rankings Reveal, and What They Miss

    March 9, 2026