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Emerging Markets Portfolio HLEMX - Portfolio Characteristics

The Portfolio invests primarily in equity securities of companies based in emerging markets. It may also invest in short-term or other debt securities, including debt securities rated below investment grade. Emerging markets offer investment opportunities that arise from long-term trends in demographics, deregulation, offshore outsourcing and improving corporate governance in developing countries. Harding Loevner undertakes fundamental research in an effort to identify companies that are well managed, financially sound, fast growing and strongly competitive, and whose shares are under-priced relative to their intrinsic value. The Portfolio normally holds 50-80 investments across at least 15 countries. To reduce its volatility, the Portfolio is diversified across dimensions of geography, industry, currency and market capitalization.

The Portfolio invests in foreign securities, which will involve greater volatility and political, economic, and currency risks and differences in accounting methods. It also invests in emerging markets, which involve unique risks, such as exposure to economies less diverse and mature than the U.S. or other more established foreign markets. Economic and political instability may cause larger price changes in emerging markets securities than other foreign securities. Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. This risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities. Investment by the Portfolio in lower-rated and non-rated securities presents a greater risk of loss to principal and interest than higher-rated securities.

The Harding Loevner Funds are distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC.

Monthly Portfolio Performance (%) For Periods Ending August 31, 2010

Ticker: HLEMX NAV (8/31/2010): $44.39 Gross Expense Ratio: 1.64% Minimum Investment: $5,000
      Annualized Returns
  1 Month 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years
Emerging Markets Portfolio -1.92 20.14 -2.33 10.68 12.18
MSCI Emerging Markets Index1,2 -1.94 18.01 -1.52 12.36 11.22
Lipper Emerging Markets Fund Index2 -1.95 18.48 -2.96 10.66 10.51

Quarterly Portfolio Performance (%) For Periods Ending June 30, 2010

  NAV (6/30/2010): $41.05    
      Annualized Returns
  3 Months 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years
Emerging Markets Portfolio -7.86 22.21 -3.97 11.08 10.84
MSCI Emerging Markets Index1,2 -8.39 23.12 -2.50 12.73 10.03
Lipper Emerging Markets Fund Index2 -8.75 23.82 -4.74 10.95 9.40

1Benchmark Index; 2The indices are net of foreign withholding taxes on dividends, interest income and capital gains.

Performance data quoted represents past performance; past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Portfolio may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The Portfolio imposes a 2% redemption fee on shares held 90 days or less. Performance data does not reflect the redemption fee. If reflected, total returns would be reduced.

The Portfolio invests in foreign securities, which will involve greater volatility and political, economic, and currency risks and differences in accounting methods. It also invests in emerging markets, which involve unique risks, such as exposure to economies less diverse and mature than the U.S. or other more established foreign markets. Economic and political instability may cause larger price changes in emerging markets securities than other foreign securities. Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. This risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities. Investment by the Portfolio in lower-rated and non-rated securities presents a greater risk of loss to principal and interest than higher-rated securities.

The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance in the global emerging markets. The Index consists of 22 emerging market countries. Net dividends reinvested. You cannot invest directly in this Index.

The Lipper Emerging Markets Fund Index, an unmanaged index published by Lipper Analytical Services, Inc., includes 30 funds that are generally similar to the Fund, although some funds in the index may have somewhat different investment policies or objectives. You cannot invest directly in this Index.

The Harding Loevner Funds are distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC.

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Portfolio Facts at June 30, 2010

         
CUSIP 412295305   Gross Expense Ratio 1.64%
Inception Date 11/09/98   Turnover (3 Year Average) 43%
Minimum Investment $5,000   Redemption Fee 2.00% first 90 days
Total Fund Assets $1,623.9M   Dividend Policy Annual
Sales Charge None   NAV $41.05
Total # of Holdings 77    

While the fund is no-load, management fees and other expenses will apply. Please refer to the prospectus for further details.

Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The Portfolio invests in foreign securities, which will involve greater volatility and political, economic, and currency risks and differences in accounting methods. It also invests in emerging markets, which involve unique risks, such as exposure to economies less diverse and mature than the U.S. or other more established foreign markets. Economic and political instability may cause larger price changes in emerging markets securities than other foreign securities. Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. This risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities. Investment by the Portfolio in lower-rated and non-rated securities presents a greater risk of loss to principal and interest than higher-rated securities.

The Harding Loevner Funds are distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC.

Ten Largest Holdings at June 30, 2010

Company Sector Country %
Samsung Electronics Information Technology South Korea 3.6
Hengan International Consumer Staples China 3.3
Petrobras Energy Brazil 3.2
America Movil Telecom Services Mexico 3.0
Vale Materials Brazil 2.9
Delta Electronics Information Technology Taiwan 2.2
HDFC Bank Financials India 2.2
Wal-Mart de Mexico Consumer Staples Mexico 2.0
Bajaj Auto Consumer Discretionary India 2.0
Lukoil Energy Russia 1.9
Ten Largest Holdings: 26.3%

For a complete list of Holdings, click here.

Portfolio holdings are subject to review and adjustment in accordance with the Portfolio's investment strategy and may vary in the future, and should not be considered recommendations to buy or sell any security. The portfolio is actively managed therefore holdings may not be current.

The Portfolio invests in foreign securities, which will involve greater volatility and political, economic, and currency risks and differences in accounting methods. It also invests in emerging markets, which involve unique risks, such as exposure to economies less diverse and mature than the U.S. or other more established foreign markets. Economic and political instability may cause larger price changes in emerging markets securities than other foreign securities. Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. This risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities. Investment by the Portfolio in lower-rated and non-rated securities presents a greater risk of loss to principal and interest than higher-rated securities.

The Harding Loevner Funds are distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC.

Sector Weightings (%) at June 30, 2010

Sector HLEMX Benchmark1
Cons Discretionary 10.9 6.5
Cons Staples 15.9 6.8
Energy 9.8 14.2
Financials 22.2 25.3
Health Care 3.4 0.8
Industrials 6.0 6.8
Info Technology 14.4 13.2
Materials 7.2 14.2
Telecom Services 6.4 8.4
Utilities 1.1 3.8
Cash 2.7

Geographical Weightings (%) at June 30, 2010

Region HLEMX Benchmark1
Brazil 14.9 15.4
China/Hong Kong 12.6 19.1
India 9.7 8.4
Indonesia 1.5 2.4
Malaysia 1.3 2.9
Mexico 7.2 4.4
Russia 7.0 6.3
South Africa 6.2 7.2
South Korea 7.5 13.6
Taiwan 9.8 10.9
Other2 19.6 9.4
Cash 2.7

1MSCI Emerging Markets Index; 2Other includes countries outside the benchmark where some holdings are incorporated.

Portfolio sector/geographical allocations are subject to review and adjustment in accordance with the Portfolio's investment strategy and may vary in the future.

The Portfolio invests in foreign securities, which will involve greater volatility and political, economic, and currency risks and differences in accounting methods. It also invests in emerging markets, which involve unique risks, such as exposure to economies less diverse and mature than the U.S. or other more established foreign markets. Economic and political instability may cause larger price changes in emerging markets securities than other foreign securities. Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. This risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities. Investment by the Portfolio in lower-rated and non-rated securities presents a greater risk of loss to principal and interest than higher-rated securities.

The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance in the global emerging markets. The Index consists of 22 emerging market countries. Net dividends reinvested. You cannot invest directly in this Index.

The Harding Loevner Funds are distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC.