Overview
iShares' low-cost EM ETF — broader than EEM as it includes small-cap emerging market stocks. Tracks MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Market Index with 2,700+ holdings.
Top Holdings
| Ticker | Holding | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 2330 | TSMC | 7.4% |
| 005930 | Samsung Electronics | 3.3% |
| TCEHY | Tencent Holdings | 3.2% |
| BABA | Alibaba Group | 2.7% |
| RELIANCE | Reliance Industries | 2.3% |
| INFY | Infosys Ltd. | 1.8% |
| 3690 | Meituan | 1.6% |
| ICICIBC | ICICI Bank | 1.5% |
| PDD | PDD Holdings | 1.4% |
| VALE3 | Vale S.A. | 1.3% |
Fund Details
Investment Thesis
IEMG improves on EEM by broadening the investable universe to include small-cap emerging market companies, capturing more of the EM growth story at a fraction of EEM's cost. The 0.09% expense ratio versus EEM's 0.68% means IEMG saves investors over half a percent annually in fees. For BlackRock and iShares users who want comprehensive EM exposure without the cost premium of EEM, IEMG is the natural upgrade.
Who It's For
BlackRock and iShares users who want comprehensive, low-cost core emerging markets exposure that is broader than EEM and similarly priced to VWO. IEMG is particularly well-suited for investors in iShares-focused platforms or advisors who use iShares products as their primary ETF provider. An excellent long-term core EM allocation for cost-conscious investors within the iShares product family.
10-Year History
| Year | Close | % Chg |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $42.18 | -- |
| 2017 | $54.82 | +30.0% |
| 2018 | $48.18 | -12.1% |
| 2019 | $53.28 | +10.6% |
| 2020 | $56.42 | +5.9% |
| 2021 | $66.18 | +17.3% |
| 2022 | $50.42 | -23.8% |
| 2023 | $52.18 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $57.42 | +10.0% |
| 2025 | $62.82 | +9.4% |
| Year | Yield |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1.82% |
| 2017 | 1.62% |
| 2018 | 1.92% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 1.52% |
| 2021 | 1.38% |
| 2022 | 1.72% |
| 2023 | 1.58% |
| 2024 | 1.48% |
| 2025 | 1.52% |
| Year | AUM | % Chg |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $48B | -- |
| 2017 | $72B | +50.0% |
| 2018 | $68B | -5.6% |
| 2019 | $72B | +5.9% |
| 2020 | $82B | +13.9% |
| 2021 | $108B | +31.7% |
| 2022 | $86B | -20.4% |
| 2023 | $100B | +16.3% |
| 2024 | $118B | +18.0% |
| 2025 | $128B | +8.5% |
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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