Christine Phillpotts, a seasoned Portfolio Manager at Ariel Investments with extensive experience in emerging markets, shares her unique journey from aspiring concert pianist to finance expert. She discusses the inefficiencies of emerging markets that offer high return potential and emphasizes the importance of cognitive psychology in investment decisions. Christine also highlights her strategic approach, including government partnerships, to navigate risks, and her firm’s focus on high-growth markets like India and Southeast Asia for long-term value investing.