Henry S. D'Auria, CFAChief Investment Officer—Emerging Markets Value Equities 28 Years at AB 36 Years of experience Henry S. D’Auria is the Chief Investment Officer of Emerging Markets Value Equities, a position he has held since 2002, and Portfolio Manager for the Next 50 Emerging Markets Fund. He served as co-CIO of International Value Equities from 2003 to 2012. Prior to that, D’Auria was one of the lead architects of the firm’s global research department, which he managed from 1998 through 2002. Over the years, he has also served as director of research of Small Cap Value Equities and director of research of Emerging Markets Value Equities. D’Auria joined the firm in 1991 as a research analyst covering consumer and natural gas companies, and later covered the financial-services industry. He was previously a vice president and sell-side analyst at PaineWebber, where he specialized in restaurants, lodging and retail. D’Auria holds a BA in economics from Trinity College and is a CFA charterholder. Location: New York
January 19, 2021 Rediscovering the Appeal of Emerging Market Equities by Sammy Suzuki, Laurent Saltiel, Henry S. D'Auria Emerging-market stocks rebounded in 2020 even as the COVID-19 pandemic spread globally. As vaccines and other favorable conditions unfold, investors have good reasons to consider EM equities in 2021 while strategically considering their potential risks. Coronavirus, Emerging Markets, Equities Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
June 18, 2018 ESG Research is Essential for Frontier Markets by Henry S. D'Auria, Vlad Byalik, Beata Kirr Analyzing companies’ behavior when it comes to the environment, social issues, and governance (commonly known as “ESG”) has become more commonplace for investors. But some firms need more attention than others—especially those in smaller frontier countries. Responsible Investing/ESG, Wealth Planning Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
May 02, 2018 Getting in On the Ground Floor by Henry S. D'Auria, Beata Kirr Emerging markets are attracting a lot of investor attention of late. They’re also becoming more crowded. But, within emerging markets, some pockets remain relatively unexplored: frontier markets. In this brief video, several of our top investment professionals unlock the keys to success for investing in the frontier. Emerging Markets, Equities, Wealth Planning Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
November 21, 2016 Ride the Wealth Wave to Emerging-Market Stocks by Henry S. D'Auria, Ana Paula Lanzana, Vlad Byalik One way to win big in emerging markets is to catch the early onset of a country’s wealth surge. The tipping point is often a reform-driven drop in the cost of raising capital. Emerging Markets Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
September 22, 2016 From Bricks to Deposits: Transforming Emerging-Market Savings by Henry S. D'Auria, Vivian Lubrano A drive down a dusty road outside Cholula, Mexico, quickly reveals residents’ preferred means of savings: piles of bricks and cement bags in their backyards. But change is afoot. Innovative companies are helping pave the road to global financial inclusion. Emerging Markets, Equities Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
August 31, 2016 Investing With Impact in Emerging-Market Equities by Henry S. D'Auria, Ted Mann Emerging markets are beginning to attract attention after five tough years. Beyond the return potential, there’s another less-known benefit: investing in stocks can help improve the lives of underprivileged people across the developing world. Emerging Markets, Equities Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
August 31, 2016 Investing With Impact in Emerging-Market Equities by Henry S. D'Auria, Ted Mann Emerging markets are beginning to attract attention after five tough years. Beyond the return potential, there’s another less-known benefit: investing in stocks can help improve the lives of underprivileged people across the developing world. Emerging Markets, Equities Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
August 02, 2016 Taking Stock of the Commodities Rally by Michelle Dunstan, Henry S. D'Auria This year’s impressive commodity run has delivered big rewards to investors in energy and metals/mining stocks. But is this a sustainable rally, or just a dead-cat bounce? Emerging Markets, Equities Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
January 27, 2016 For the Love of Mobile Money in Frontier Markets by Christine Phillpotts, Henry S. D'Auria Mobile money–transfer services are taking off in many lower-income countries in sub-Sahara Africa, Southeast Asia and Latin America. These platforms offer investors an exciting growth opportunity that is still in the embryonic stages. Emerging Markets, Equities Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
August 12, 2015 Why Care About Commodity Stocks? by Henry S. D'Auria, Michelle Dunstan Commodities haven’t been kind to investors in recent years. But we believe that shifting the frame of reference away from underlying price trends of metals and raw materials can reveal surprising opportunities in select commodity stocks. Emerging Markets, Equities Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
July 20, 2015 Shopping for Bargains in Russian Retailers by Henry S. D'Auria, Justin Moreau Russian equities are among the cheapest in the world amid political and economic controversy. Yet investors might be surprised to discover that the rapidly developing retail industry offers undervalued opportunities with attractive return potential. Emerging Markets, Equities Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
October 27, 2014 Power Reform Shines a Light on Nigerian Stocks by Henry S. D'Auria, Christine Phillpotts Nigeria is Africa’s biggest economy and one of the world’s largest oil and gas producers. Resolving its electricity-generation gaps could significantly boost the country’s economic growth—and provide opportunities for equity investors. Emerging Markets, Equities Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
January 30, 2014 The Path to Becoming an Emerging Market by Henry S. D'Auria, Morgan Harting Why have some equity markets in the developing world flourished more than others? It’s a pivotal question for investors hoping to stake an early claim to the potential emerging-market (EM) success stories of the next decade. Emerging Markets, Equities Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks