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Portfolio Notes - August 2022

Country Ranking Model - August 2022

Source: MSCI

August Country Rankings

Chile (#1): Chile is ranked first overall in our universe of 33 countries. It also ranks first from a  momentum perspective as demonstrated by its 22.40% return YTD, considerably outperforming all of the major equity indexes. Chile also demonstrates attractive value (ranked 3rd). For example, their P/E is at a significant discount relative to its history.

Norway (#2): Norway ranks highly across the board, with 12th ranked fundamentals, 6th ranked momentum, 6nd ranked  risk and 9th ranked valuations. As an oil and gas producer, Norway is benefiting from high energy prices. Norway also enjoys very low political risk.

Brazil (#3): On the back of its excellent fundamentals (ranked 1st) and valuations (ranked 2nd), Brazil has moved up 5 spots this month to third place overall. Brazil has the both the highest return on equity and earnings yield  in our universe.

Country Performance

Data as of 7.29.2022
Source: MSCI

Country Ranking Model

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