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The video discusses a survey indicating that emerging market assets are outperforming other asset classes, although with low conviction among investors. Despite a poor previous year, emerging markets are seeing renewed inflows due to improved macroeconomic fundamentals and growth prospects. The video compares the performance of emerging market bonds and equities to other asset classes, noting that they are performing well, though slightly behind developed market stocks.

What percentage of survey respondents are optimistic about emerging markets?

• 75%

• 18%

• 25%

• 50%

What was a significant reason for the renewed inflows into emerging markets this year?

• Political stability

• Lower interest rates

• Increased foreign aid

• Better macroeconomic fundamentals

How much did emerging markets attract in bonds and equities this year?

• $40 billion

• $30 billion

• $20 billion

• $10 billion

Which asset class outperformed emerging market bonds in the bond space?

• Global high yield

• Corporate investment grade bonds

• Developed market government bonds

• Emerging market local currency bonds

What is the return percentage of emerging market stocks compared to developed market stocks this year?

• 10% vs 11%

• 8% vs 9%

• 11% vs 12%

• 9% vs 10%