The funds leverage the proprietary Sophus Capital Emerging Markets Alpha Model, which screens over 5,000 companies for earnings growth and valuation metrics. EMEM, carrying a 0.65% management fee, focuses on broad, all-cap exposure to global trade and technology themes. In contrast, the EMSC fund charges 0.85% and concentrates on small-cap companies to provide diversification into local economies that often show lower correlation to global trade flows.

Chief Investment Officer Michael Reynal noted that the timing aligns with a structural inflection point in global trade, characterized by a weaker U.S. dollar and regionalization trends. The team, which includes Maria Freund, brings a track record of managing over $11 billion in previous institutional roles. By moving to the ETF format, they aim to offer the liquidity and tax efficiency increasingly sought by smaller institutional and retail investors. While the funds officially commenced trading on May 20, 2026, they face the inherent risks of new investment vehicles, including limited operating history and the specific volatility associated with small-cap and emerging market securities.