In selecting “Cartica Companies” we perform a rigorous analysis of the company’s financials, its business model, and its environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) practices. Our vast network within emerging market countries provides us with unmatched insight into target companies, their management and board, controlling shareholders, and treatment of minority shareholders.

We believe differentiation among emerging market countries is a key competitive advantage in our investment approach. Cartica’s approach to country evaluation is an essential tool in risk management. We employ continuous macro and country analysis to inform, contextualize and mitigate investment risk.

Cartica’s long-standing ESG methodology allows us to tailor our engagement strategies to the nuances of emerging market companies and the capital markets in which they operate. We focus our efforts on material ESG and operational improvements specific to each company to reduce risk and enhance value.