Harbor Capital and EARNEST Partners Launch ETFs To Pursue Opportunities in Shifting Global Landscape

• Harbor Emerging Markets Equity ETF (EPEM)
• Harbor International Equity ETF (EPIN)

High-conviction strategies for navigating uncertain markets abroad

In environments marked by speculation or complacency, domestic and non-domestic markets often reward hype, momentum, and capital-intensive growth stories. But in uncertain times, different qualities often rise to the surface. EARNEST Partners’ approach emphasizes companies with strong balance sheets, consistent free cash flow, and disciplined capital allocation—traits often underappreciated when risk appetite is high but can be critical when capital becomes selective. These strategies seek out businesses that are not only undervalued by headline-driven markets but also possess the operational resilience, leadership adaptability, and sector positioning to seek to thrive when the cycle turns.

EARNEST Partners takes a disciplined and replicable approach to investing, beginning with a screen of the relevant universe of securities. Their proprietary process aims to point them away from companies driven by exaggerated headlines and toward those exhibiting durable financial traits. This helps the team focus on businesses where fundamental performance—not media momentum—is the key driver of long-term value.

“The global landscape is shifting. As economic and political structures reorder across regions, new opportunities are emerging—many of them outside the United States. Rather than retreat from this change, we believe it’s a distinct time to engage. At EARNEST Partners, we are identifying companies abroad that demonstrate discipline, adaptability, and a long-term orientation. In times like these, having intentional exposure to international markets isn’t just diversification—it’s access to a world of potential.”
— Paul Viera, Founder and Chief Executive Officer

“When you find a manager that ‘clicks,’ you want to deploy that manager across multiple specialties. EARNEST Partners has distinct and natural capabilities where they can use their keystone traits: resilient business models, strong capital discipline, and long-term decision making and apply them to investing abroad where we believe there is greater opportunity, especially during times of market volatility.”