Lombard Odier Sees Opportunity in Post-Iran War Market

Investment firm upgrades emerging markets equities amid de-escalation logic.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 4:56am

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Homin Lee, a strategist at the investment management firm Lombard Odier, says the company has increased its exposure to emerging markets equities in their portfolios to an overweight position. Lee believes there is a clear logic for de-escalation by both the U.S. and Iran, signaling potential opportunities in the post-Iran war market environment.

Why it matters

The tensions between the U.S. and Iran have had a significant impact on global financial markets. Lombard Odier's view that the path forward is toward de-escalation suggests they see potential upside in emerging markets equities as the geopolitical situation stabilizes.

The details

According to Lee, Lombard Odier has upgraded its exposure to emerging markets equities in their portfolios to an overweight position. The firm believes there is a clear logic for de-escalation by both the U.S. and Iran, which could lead to opportunities in the post-Iran war market environment.

  • Lombard Odier made the portfolio changes in April 2026.

The players

Lombard Odier

An investment management firm based in Lombard, Illinois.

Homin Lee

A strategist at Lombard Odier who commented on the firm's portfolio changes and market outlook.

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What they’re saying

“We have upgraded our exposure to emerging markets equities in our portfolios to overweight, and there is a clear logic for de-escalation by both the U.S. and Iran.”

— Homin Lee, Strategist

The takeaway

Lombard Odier's view that the path forward is toward de-escalation between the U.S. and Iran suggests the investment firm sees potential upside in emerging markets equities as the geopolitical situation stabilizes, signaling opportunities in the post-Iran war market environment.