Overview
The original emerging markets ETF with top exposure to China, India, Taiwan, South Korea, and Brazil. Most liquid EM ETF with the deepest options market.
Top Holdings
| Ticker | Holding | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 2330 | TSMC | 7.8% |
| 005930 | Samsung Electronics | 3.4% |
| TCEHY | Tencent Holdings | 3.3% |
| BABA | Alibaba Group | 2.8% |
| RELIANCE | Reliance Industries | 2.4% |
| INFY | Infosys Ltd. | 1.8% |
| ICICIBC | ICICI Bank | 1.6% |
| VALE3 | Vale S.A. | 1.4% |
| PDD | PDD Holdings | 1.3% |
| 3690 | Meituan | 1.3% |
Fund Details
Investment Thesis
Emerging markets offer younger demographics, higher GDP growth rates, and significant valuation discounts to developed markets. EEM's top country exposures including China, India, Taiwan, South Korea, and Brazil represent the most dynamic economies in the developing world. While volatility is higher than developed market alternatives, EEM's deep options market makes it the institutional standard for EM allocation.
Who It's For
Investors seeking emerging market equity exposure through the most liquid and widely-held EM ETF with the deepest options market. EEM is preferred for tactical EM positioning and institutional use requiring options strategies. Cost-conscious long-term investors should consider IEMG or VWO for their lower expense ratios, reserving EEM for situations where options liquidity is specifically required.
10-Year History
| Year | Close | % Chg |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $32.18 | -- |
| 2017 | $43.84 | +36.2% |
| 2018 | $38.42 | -12.4% |
| 2019 | $42.18 | +9.8% |
| 2020 | $42.82 | +1.5% |
| 2021 | $51.28 | +19.8% |
| 2022 | $38.82 | -24.3% |
| 2023 | $40.18 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $43.82 | +9.1% |
| 2025 | $47.68 | +8.8% |
| Year | Yield |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1.62% |
| 2017 | 1.48% |
| 2018 | 1.82% |
| 2019 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 1.42% |
| 2021 | 1.28% |
| 2022 | 1.68% |
| 2023 | 1.52% |
| 2024 | 1.42% |
| 2025 | 1.48% |
| Year | AUM | % Chg |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $26B | -- |
| 2017 | $38B | +46.2% |
| 2018 | $35B | -7.9% |
| 2019 | $35B | +0.0% |
| 2020 | $38B | +8.6% |
| 2021 | $53B | +39.5% |
| 2022 | $40B | -24.5% |
| 2023 | $44B | +10.0% |
| 2024 | $52B | +18.2% |
| 2025 | $56B | +7.7% |
Historical figures are ETFHub estimates modelled from asset-class return patterns and may differ from official fund records. Data as of August 2026.
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