Frontier and emerging markets (Vietnam)

Dylan Waller

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<p>Vietnam's economy has a flurry of advantages to offer to investors, which perhaps makes it one of the most ideal locations for investment in Asia:</p><ul><li>Vietnam's stock market trades at a 30-40% discount to its peers in Asia.  Funds that utilize value investing have been very successful in Vietnam.</li><li>Annual GDP growth was most recently 7%, ahead of the 2015 economic plan, which planned for 6.2% YoY growth.  <a href="http://www.smartkarma.com/insights/vietnam-going-once-going-twice" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:146">Vietnam: going once, going twice...</a> </li><li>Retail sales growth has averaged at 21.8% between 2002 and 2015, and YoY retail sales growth in October was <a href="http://www.tradingeconomics.com/vietnam/retail-sales-yoy" target="_blank">13%</a>.</li><li>Inflation fell to 0% in <a href="http://www.tradingeconomics.com/vietnam/inflation-cpi" target="_blank">October of 2015</a>.</li><li>Growth in Vietnam is being catalyzed by its high export growth, and its relative advantage as a site for low cost manufacturing.  Due to Vietnam’s comparatively lower wages, exports in Vietnam have <a href="http://www.tradingeconomics.com/vietnam/exports" target="_blank">doubled in the past five years</a>.</li><li> Vietnam also took a very important step in September this year by removing the foreign ownership limitation in certain industries, a step that will promote a larger flow of FDI into the country as this new law is implemented by companies.  Foreigners have been willing to pay a premium of 20% to invest in companies like Vinamilk, that are fully held by foreign investors.</li><li> Franklin Templeton has recently announced its plan to invest $3 billion into Vietnam, a large accomplishment for a country’s stock market that is substantially smaller than its peers in Asia.</li><li> China’s devaluation of its currency in August created a flurry of currency devaluations throughout Asia, yet the Vietnamese dong has held its ground relatively well, with a<a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/quote/USDVND:CUR" target="_blank"> YTD depreciation of 5.14%.</a></li><li>Demographics are favorable, as over 50% of the population is under 30 years old.</li></ul><p>Locally managed investment funds offer stronger advantages for individual investors, as well as institutional investors utilizing a fund of fund approach.  Vietnam Holding Ltd. and VinaCapital Vietnam Opportunity Fund, both listed on the London Stock Exchange, are two funds for individual and institutional investors to strongly consider.</p>

Vietnam's economy has a flurry of advantages to offer to investors, which perhaps makes it one of the most ideal locations for investment in Asia:Vietnam's stock market trades at a 30-40% discount to its peers in Asia.  Funds that utilize value investing have been very successful in Vietnam.Annual GDP growth was most recently 7%, ahead of the 2015 economic plan, which planned for 6.2% YoY growth.  Vietnam: going once, going twice... Retail sales growth has averaged at 21.8% between 2002 and 2015, and YoY retail sales growth in October was 13%.Inflation fell to 0% in October of 2015.Growth in Vietnam is being catalyzed by its high export growth, and its relative advantage as a site for low cost manufacturing.  Due to Vietnam’s comparatively lower wages, exports in Vietnam have doubled in the past five years. Vietnam also took a very important step in September this year by removing the foreign ownership limitation in certain industries, a step that will promote a larger flow of FDI into the country as this new law is implemented by companies.  Foreigners have been willing to pay a premium of 20% to invest in companies like Vinamilk, that are fully held by foreign investors. Franklin Templeton has recently announced its plan to invest $3 billion into Vietnam, a large accomplishment for a country’s stock market that is substantially smaller than its peers in Asia. China’s devaluation of its currency in August created a flurry of currency devaluations throughout Asia, yet the Vietnamese dong has held its ground relatively well, with a YTD depreciation of 5.14%.Demographics are favorable, as over 50% of the population is under 30 years old.Locally managed investment funds offer stronger advantages for individual investors, as well as institutional investors utilizing a fund of fund approach.  Vietnam Holding Ltd. and VinaCapital Vietnam Opportunity Fund, both listed on the London Stock Exchange, are two funds for individual and institutional investors to strongly consider.

Vietnam Fund of Fund Approach: VinaCapital Vietnam Opportunity Fund and Vietnam Holding Ltd.

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Hang Xanh Motors Service JSC retails automobiles.

Phu Nhuan Jewelry JSC manufactures jewelry.  The Company retails through its own shops and also sells to wholesalers.

Saigon General Service Corporation is a Vietnam-based company. Through its subsidiaries, the Company operates three segments. The financial segment invests in banks, telecommunication and insurance. The real estate segment provides services of construction. The retail distribution segment offers distribution services of cars, motors and others.

Khang Dien House Trading and Investment JSC develops real estate and offers construction services.

Khang Dien House Trading and Investment JSC (KDH VN)

Khang Dien House Trading and Investment JSC

Truong Long Engineering and Auto JSC designs and repairs various kinds of land machine transportation.  The Company also purchases machinery, cars and various kind of accessories.

Digiworld Corporation distributes information technology products. The Company offers laptops, desktops, projectors, printers, monitors, mouse, and speakers. Digiworld also provides maintenance services with the support of vendors.

Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group, doing business as Vinatex, operates as a textile firm. The Company offers printed clothes and other designer wear. Vinatex serves customers in Vietnam.

Thanh Cong Textile Garment Investment Trading JSC manufactures and markets textiles and garments. The Company produces threads, fabric garments, chemicals and dyeing substances. The company also offers equipment and machinery used in the textile and clothing production.

Thanh Cong Textile Garment Investment Trading JSC (TCM VN)

Thanh Cong Textile Garment Investment Trading JSC

Thien Long Group Corporation manufactures office supplies.  The Company produces pens, pen refills, 
files, markers, crayons, oil pastels, water colors, poster colors, pencils, glue, and rulers.

TNG Investment & Trading JSC manufactures and exports apparel.

JB Hi-Fi Limited is a music and electronic goods retailer in Australia.  The Company operates stores at sites located in most Australian States.  Products include consumer electronics, car sound systems, music and DVDs.

Premier Investments Ltd., through subsidiaries, retails clothing.  The Company retails name brand casual and business clothing for men and women, and stationery and storage products.

ABC-MART, INC. plans, develops, wholesales, and retails shoes.  The Company also plans and develops brand name shoes such as VANS and G.T. HAWKINS.  ABC-Mart imports and wholesales shoes, apparel, bags, and sundries as well.

Five Below, Inc. operates as a specialty value retailer. The Company offers products such as crafts, party, candy, sports, media, and seasonal products. Five Below serves its customers throughout the United States.

Urban Outfitters, Inc. operates retail stores and direct response, including a catalog and Web sites.  The Company's Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie retail concepts sell fashion apparel, accessories, and household and gift merchandise. Urban also designs and markets young women's casual wear which it provides to the Company's retail operations and sells to retailers worldwide.

RH distributes home furnishing products. The Company offers products such as furniture, lighting, textiles, bathware, decor, outdoor, and garden, as well as baby and child products. RH distributes its products through retail stores, catalogs, and websites.

Home Product Center Public Company Limited is a retailer of building materials and home improvement products.

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. retails men's and women's casual apparel, footwear, outerwear, and accessories.  The Company's products include jeans, khakis, T-shirts, and other similar apparel.  American Eagle operates in the United States.

Zhongsheng Group Holdings Ltd. retails automobiles.  The Company imports and retails primarily luxury and mid- to high-end automobile brands.

Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. sells western and work gear for individuals and families. The Company sells boots, jeans, shirts, hats, belts, jewelry, among other products. Boot Barn operates throughout the Untied States.

Mobile World Investment Corporation is a mobile retailer in Vietnam. The company specializes in mobile phones, tablets, laptops, accessories and other related products through its Thegiodidong store network.

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Vietnam Fund of Fund Approach: VinaCapital Vietnam Opportunity Fund and Vietnam Holding Ltd.

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