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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.

I upgrade IEMG from hold to buy due to low valuations, potential dollar weakness, and strong technical indicators. Despite a 19% return, IEMG lags the S&P 500 but may benefit from China's stimulus and India's growth. IEMG offers a low expense ratio, solid dividend yield, and potential foreign tax credit, making it ideal for long-term investors.

The iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF tracks small, mid, and large-cap emerging market stocks, primarily in China, India, and Taiwan. The ETF has underperformed the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in 2024 and over 3, 5, and 10-year timeframes. This underperformance has resulted in IEMG, offering significantly higher earnings and dividend yields relative to the SPY.

iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF warrants a sell rating due to multiple risk factors for the fund outweighing its positive factors. Positive factors for IEMG are a low expense ratio, a high quantity of holdings, and a noteworthy dividend yield. The fund has a high concentration of holdings in China and Taiwan, increasing correlation with domestic and international indexes and adding geopolitical risk.

#Morningstar #iSharesInvestments #vanguardinvestments Here's some good options in an otherwise tough category 00:00 Introduction 00:58 iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF EEMV 01:50 Vanguard Emerging Markets ETF VWO 02:32 iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF IEMG ETFs in the diversified emerging markets category don't earn the same high marks as their counterparts in the US large blend or foreign large blend categories. Emerging markets ETFs tracking broad market indexes earn Average process pillar ratings, while the process ratings for their US and developed market counterparts often land at Above Average or High.

Emerging markets are off to a sluggish start to 2024. The Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) was up 1.9% year-to-date through March 20, lagging the S&P 500 Index's nearly 10% gain.