The new fund will focus on small companies in emerging markets, with a proven track record, established business models and strong balance sheets. Swedbank Robur Small Cap Emerging Markets is managed by Jens Barnevik, who together with his team, combines a broad experience within equity investments in small companies with an expertise in emerging markets.

"It feels inspiring to supplement our existing fund offering, and be able to offer clients a possibility to invest in small companies in emerging markets. This is a sector that previously has been quite difficult to access and invest in," says Jens Barnevik, Portfolio Manager at Swedbank Robur.

Examples of companies that may be interesting for this fund to invest in are growth companies i.e. where the owner is a founding family, consumer companies in fast-growing countries or housing developers in countries with immature housing markets.

Facts about Swedbank Robur Small Cap Emerging Markets
The fund will fit savers and investors that are interested in a long-term saving investment combined with good return opportunities, and who see the potential with investments in smaller, innovative companies in Emerging Markets. The management fee is 1,42%. Swedbank Robur Small Cap Emerging Markets will initially be available at Swedbank, The Savings banks and Avanza, and will in the near future be available at other platforms.

For further information:
Jens Barnevik, Portfolion Manager, Swedbank Robur, +46 8 585 976 05
Carina Sesser Nylund, Press Contact, Swedbank, +46 72 230 52 64