US Latino GDP currently stands at $4 trillion. If measured independently, the figure equates to the world's fifth-largest economy, exceeding that of the United Kingdom and France, and tying with India, which boasts a population 20 times larger.

Ana Valdez is the President and CEO of the nonprofit Latino Data Collaborative, which researches and highlights the vital contributions of US Latinos to the American economy. She breaks down the key sectors being driven by US Latinos, and explains why investors who’ve ignored this emerging demographic are leaving significant money on the table. Ana speaks with Tim Stenovec and Emily Graffeo on Bloomberg Businessweek Daily.