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Investors should avoid “hasty” portfolio changes based on predictions for upcoming elections after recent political surprises in countries including France triggered market losses, according to Principal Asset Management's Seema Shah.

Claudia Sheinbaum secured over 60% of the vote. The scale of the victory rattled markets as investors worry about sweeping reforms. Election sell-offs are often a buying opportunity.

The iShares MSCI Mexico ETF is in a tizzy amid the Mexican election results. Many believe Mexico's new administration will restrict the private markets. However, policy implementation and rhetoric are often different phenomena. Mexico's salient economic data is robust and scope exists for higher debt levels to stimulate GDP growth. This could benefit EWW ETF.

iShares MSCI Mexico ETF has lost close to 9% of its value on a YTD basis, underperforming global markets. Recent election results and the ruling Morena party gaining a supermajority in the house may have negative implications for Mexican stocks. Mexico's high crime and corruption rates may limit nearshoring progress, and a potential shift towards populist programs, raise concerns about the fiscal position.

Equities here in the US have gotten off to a weak start this month, with the S&P 500 down modestly over the past couple of sessions. The US-traded ETF that tracks Mexican stocks is down 8.3% month-to-date and 12.3% year-to-date.

The Mexican opportunity set is diverse, and the iShares MSCI Mexico ETF is a low-cost option to gain exposure. EWW is well-diversified across large and mid-cap segments, as well as sectors, with a strong performance on a trailing 1-year basis. Key risks remain, including higher volatility than a standard EM allocation, and a US election where US/Mexico relations are likely to be front and center, the fund remains attractive, however.

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The iShares MSCI Mexico ETF is a good way to gain exposure to the Mexican market, with potential upside and strong corporate earnings growth. The nearshoring phenomena should add more than 1% to structural GDP growth that drives industrial production and consumer demand. The start of an easing cycle from 11% to 9% should also add fuel to equity valuations.

EWW provides exposure to Mexican majors, but we worry about the impact of minimum wage increases on earnings of Mexican corporates. Consumer staples and financials are attractive due to economic resilience and potential benefits from higher interest rates. However, the substantial minimum wage increase that affects 33% of the workforce is possibly a major earnings headwind, especially with global recessions still on the table. Pass on EWW.