The academic research supporting small-cap value exposure is robust.

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There are broadly three issues: income, vulnerability to a rise in interest rates (which cuts the value of lower-yielding bonds) and exposure to erosion by inflation (which reduces the value of both income and capital).

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While acknowledging the risks, the banks defend their exposure saying they have low loan-to-value ratios.

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After all, exposure to growth octane is a pretty nifty complement to increasingly value-laden public market portfolios, no?

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Most country funds, like other index funds, are market-weighted, meaning their exposure to different stocks is based on the total value of the stocks' shares outstanding in comparison with the market capitalization of other shares in that market.

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Engagement metrics can even identify a suitable medium and combinations of media platforms for brands, providing value above and beyond exposure, audience numbers and CPMs. By adopting a new engagement-powered ROI paradigm, marketers, media companies, and planners can not only guarantee that brands will better connect with consumers but can now predict returns on their investments.

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Sophisticated video features help to increase the production value on any project, including full manual control of exposure, and the ability to switch between FX and DX-format (1.5X) at Full HD for a telephoto boost and alter depth of field.

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