Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
Price
$61.01
YTD
+6.85%
Expense
0.08%
Yield
2.85%
IEMG
IEMG NYSE
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF · by BlackRock
Price
$82.42
YTD return
+6.80%
1Y return
9.50%
Expense ratio
0.09%
Dividend yield
2.55%
AUM
$80B
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF provides broad exposure to emerging market stocks at a low cost.
What is IEMG?
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG) provides broad exposure to emerging market equities across 27 countries. Unlike VWO, IEMG includes South Korea as an emerging market, providing Samsung and SK Hynix exposure.
Country Allocation
- China: 25.8%
- India: 17.5%
- Taiwan: 16.2%
- South Korea: 12.5%
- Brazil: 5.2%
- Saudi Arabia: 3.8%
- South Africa: 3.2%
- Mexico: 2.5%
- Indonesia: 1.8%
- Other: 11.5%
Sector Allocation
- Technology: 24.5%
- Financials: 19.8%
- Consumer Discretionary: 13.5%
- Communication Services: 9.8%
- Materials: 7.5%
- Energy: 6.2%
- Industrials: 5.8%
- Consumer Staples: 5.2%
- Healthcare: 4.2%
- Utilities: 1.8%
- Real Estate: 1.7%
IEMG vs VWO vs EEM
IEMG (0.09%) includes South Korea while VWO (0.08%) does not. EEM (0.68%) is significantly more expensive. IEMG holds 2,800+ stocks vs VWO's 5,800+, but VWO's broader sampling hasn't resulted in meaningfully different performance.
Top holdings
Every holding links to its own page with a live price and the full list of funds that own it.
| # | Holding | Ticker | Sector | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taiwan Semiconductor | TSM | Technology | 6.80% | $427.30 2.30% |
| 2 | Samsung Electronics | SSNLF | Technology | 4.20% | $65.21 0.00% |
| 3 | Tencent Holdings | TCEHY | Communication Services | 3.80% | $56.89 0.76% |
| 4 | Alibaba Group | BABA | Consumer Discretionary | 2.50% | $116.31 -2.94% |
| 5 | Reliance Industries | RELI | Energy | 1.80% | — |
| 6 | Meituan | MPNGY | Consumer Discretionary | 1.50% | $19.61 -1.16% |
| 7 | Infosys Ltd. | INFY | Technology | 1.20% | $11.90 1.80% |
| 8 | China Construction Bank | CICHY | Financials | 1.10% | $23.22 -1.11% |
| 9 | SK Hynix | HXSCF | Technology | 1.00% | — |
| 10 | Vale S.A. | VALE | Materials | 0.90% | $15.31 0.99% |
Frequently asked questions
IEMG vs VWO which is better?
IEMG includes South Korea and more small-caps, giving broader emerging market exposure. VWO excludes South Korea but has a slightly lower expense ratio.
Is IEMG good for diversification?
Yes, IEMG provides exposure to over 2,600 stocks across 26 emerging market countries.
What are the risks of IEMG?
Emerging market risks include currency volatility, political instability, lower liquidity, and regulatory uncertainty.
Does IEMG include China?
Yes, China is the largest country weight in IEMG at roughly 25-30%, followed by Taiwan, India, South Korea, and Brazil.
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