Emerging market (EM) equities currently offer robust opportunities for both hedging and growth, with the asset class looking more attractive from a valuation perspective than at any time in the last five years. Supported by an evolving macroeconomic landscape and a new phase for the US dollar, EM equities are also benefiting from a revitalised China, which is seeing sustained growth in both technology and domestic consumption, and a resurgent India, where structural reforms are transforming the economy. Here are five reasons why investors should consider incorporating EM equities into portfolios today.