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IEMG is outperforming the S&P 500 YTD, with a 21% return versus 8%, and I reiterate my buy rating. The ETF offers broad, low-cost emerging market exposure, attractive valuation at 13.7x earnings, and a solid 3%+ dividend yield. Technical momentum is strong, with a recent breakout above $59 and a bullish trend targeting $70 in 2025.
ETFs pulled in $24.1B last week, led by VOO, SPLG, IBIT, IEMG and XLF, as investors poured into equities, Bitcoin and emerging markets.
Emerging markets are drawing billions in fresh inflows as U.S. debt fears, tariffs and inflation shake investor confidence.
On this week's episode of ETF Prime, host Nate Geraci and Roxanna Islam, head of sector & industry research at VettaFi, break down the year's top-performing ETFs, highlighting many International ETFs. Later, Alexandra Levis, founder & CEO of Arro Financial Communications, details marketing approaches for ETF issuers.
The iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF gives investors access to emerging markets with a portfolio of 2700+ stocks that includes companies from all market capitalizations. While the fund has had brief periods of impressive gains, it has only returned 9.6% in cumulative capital appreciation over the last 10 years. IEMG is heavily weighted in Asian stocks. Stocks from China, India, Taiwan, and South Korea make up almost 75% of the fund's portfolio.
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On this week's episode of ETF Prime, VettaFi Senior Research Analyst Zeno Mercer joins host Nate Geraci to discuss gold as well as international equity ETFs. Later, Kristin Myers, editor-in-chief at etf.com, previews the 2025 industry awards ceremony.
On this week's episode of ETF Prime, host Nate Geraci and VettaFi Investment Strategist Cinthia Murphy explore five ETF categories potentially benefiting from recent market turmoil. Later, Geraci welcomes industry veteran Tom Lydon to discuss the current ETF landscape.
IEMG's valuation is fair, but its earnings growth rate is decelerating through 2026, making it less attractive compared to the S&P 500. The fund's lower exposure to the technology sector and potential tariffs from the new Trump administration add to its weaker growth outlook. Currency risk is significant for IEMG, as a strong U.S. dollar negatively impacts its price performance.
Emerging markets represent a compelling investment opportunity because they invest in rapidly developing economies poised for substantial growth. These markets offer a unique blend of high-growth potential and increased risks.