The situation in the Persian Gulf is particularly serious for Asian economies, as they import most of their crude oil from the Middle East. However, we believe that political pressure will likely prevent a prolonged conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran.
The outlook for Vietnam’s economy remains strong, and accordingly, we expect robust earnings growth from the companies within the PYN Elite portfolio. We have sought to capitalize on war-induced market volatility, and through active trading, we have been able to adjust portfolio weightings.
We view Vietnam as an attractive market in the short, medium, and long term.