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Emerging markets have been disappointing in the past decade, but there is potential for a turnaround due to cheap valuations and underinvestment. iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF is a good option for investors looking to diversify internationally, with its broad range of emerging market companies and low cost. The IEMG ETF has a lower expense ratio, tracks large, mid, and small-cap companies, and has a higher ESG score compared to its peers, making it stand out among other emerging market ETFs.

According to S&P Global Manufacturing PMI data, output growth across emerging economies excluding mainland China recorded its strongest quarterly average for 12 years in the second quarter of 2023. Monetary policy makers in emerging markets were far more pro-active in raising interest rates early to combat rising inflation than their peers in the advanced economies.

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Emerging markets generally have more risk than developed markets. However, there's a lot of variation in returns among funds representing the space, including the multifactor funds.

Emerging markets have struggled on a relative basis in 2023, and I reiterate my hold rating. IEMG is a low-cost option for long-term investors seeking exposure to emerging market equities, with its 0.09% expense ratio and a forward P/E ratio of 12. Despite attractive valuations, weak momentum and soft technical trends present headwinds for the fund, especially with the often-volatile Q3 on the doorstep.

Emerging markets can come with a lot of growth potential. However, they also usually have more volatility than you might get with developed markets.

Emerging markets have outperformed the broad market since late October last year, but the relative rally has stalled. EM, heavy in Financials and Tech, is meandered lately, and I spot two key technical patterns to monitor.

IEMG invests in large-cap stocks in the emerging markets. The fund's valuation is not expensive based on the Buffett Indicator.

Strategy gaining popularity among ETF investors is set to lure additional assets.

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