iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM)
| Assets | $18.37B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.72% |
| PE Ratio | 14.83 |
| Shares Out | 380.25M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.18 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.44% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Payout Ratio | 36.11% |
| Volume | 27,703,395 |
| Open | 48.34 |
| Previous Close | 48.42 |
| Day's Range | 48.22 - 48.39 |
| 52-Week Low | 38.19 |
| 52-Week High | 48.80 |
| Beta | 0.63 |
| Holdings | 1229 |
| Inception Date | Apr 7, 2003 |
About EEM
Fund Home PageThe iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI Emerging Markets index. The fund tracks an index of emerging-market firms weighted by market cap. EEM was launched on Apr 7, 2003 and is issued by BlackRock.
Top 10 Holdings
27.61% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 10.47% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 4.60% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | 9988 | 2.55% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 2.37% |
| HDFC Bank Limited | HDFCBANK | 1.50% |
| Xiaomi Corporation | 1810 | 1.40% |
| SK hynix Inc. | 000660 | 1.33% |
| Reliance Industries Limited | RELIANCE | 1.22% |
| China Construction Bank Corporation | 0939 | 1.17% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | ICICIBANK | 0.99% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.4516 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.72737 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | $0.28986 | Jun 17, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.74804 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Jun 7, 2023 | $0.31014 | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.58432 | Dec 19, 2022 |
Performance
EEM had a total return of 12.43% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.87%.
News
3 Reasons To Exclude EEM From Your Portfolio
With a falling dollar and no risk premium in the U.S., EMs could gain traction, but EEM might not be the best way to play it. EEM is, in my opinion, not a competitive emerging markets ETF, due to limi...
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On this week's episode of ETF Prime, Kirsten Chang, senior industry analyst at VettaFi, joins host Nate Geraci to highlight key takeaways from VettaFi's Midyear Market Outlook Symposium. Later, Lance ...
This Changes Everything: One Of The Most Important Shifts For Dividend Investors
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Emerging markets said to see the next bull run as the 'sell U.S.' narrative gains ground
The Bank of America heralded emerging markets as "the next bull market" recently. "Weaker U.S. dollar, U.S.
The Big 3: EEM, LUV, GE
While emerging markets have grown significantly, @Theotrade's Don Kaufman is taking a bearish position on the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM). He doesn't see its rally sticking in the mid-term...
Why Wells Fargo expects the emerging-markets outperformance to reverse
This year, emerging-market equities have outperformed the S&P 500 by a wide margin and investors have debated whether the relative strength can be sustained. A new report by Wells Fargo analyst Austin...
Why emerging-markets guru Mobius is 95% in cash
Mark Mobius, the self-styled ‘father of emerging markets,' has spent his entire career in an asset class notorious for its volatility and his pronouncements on have long been interpreted as sanguine.
India will benefit from U.S.-China trade war, not as much opportunity for LatAm: Mark Mobius
Mark Mobius, Mobius Emerging Opportunities Fund chairman, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk emerging markets and international opportunities.
'Sell America' trade is a 'paradigm shift', says PIMCO's Pramol Dhawan
Pramol Dhawan, PIMCO Head of Emerging Markets portfolio management, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk investing opportunities outside of U.S.
The Big 3: NKE, JPM, EEM
Don Kaufman with @Theotrade goes bullish on Nike (NKE) as current technicals present a buying opportunity for him. However, he shows his bearishness in JPMorgan Chase (JPM) and the iShares MSCI Emergi...
Emerging markets fund is on track for biggest drop since 2020 due to tariff fears
The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) headed for its worst session since 2020 on Friday amid rising fears from Trump's tariffs.
April 2 Volatility "Underpriced," SPY v. EEM Value
Markets are bracing for President Trump's reciprocal tariff plans set to come next Wednesday. Danny Kirsch argues those plans are still "underpriced.
EEM: A Stealthy Strong Uptrend, Still Favorable Valuation, Upgrading To Buy
Emerging market stocks have surged in 2025, with EEM up 8% YTD, outperforming the S&P 500's 4% decline. Upgrading EEM to a buy due to favorable valuation, strong absolute and relative performance, and...
Nervous about European decoupling from U.S. on a sustained basis, says Rebecca Patterson
Rebecca Patterson, fmr. Bridgewater, joins 'Fast Money' to talk investing in domestic and European markets.
Final Trade: EEM, BABA, MS, NEM
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Brian Sullivan and the Fast Money traders.
Why the catchup trade may be overseas
In today's strategy session, Yahoo Finance markets reporter Josh Schafer examines why investors might benefit from exploring stock opportunities beyond the US as domestic markets (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) ...
Fast Money: CELH, SLV, EEM, JNJ
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Dominic Chu and the Fast Money traders.
PIMCO's Pramol Dhawan on why he is worried about long-term strategy favoring Chinese equities
Pramol Dhawan, PIMCO Head of Emerging Markets, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the impact of tariffs on emerging markets.
Asia remains 'bright spot' among emerging markets in 2025: Allspring Global Investments
Gary Tan, Allspring Global Investment's intrinsic emerging markets equity portfolio manager, recommends investors to take a selective and longer-term approach when it comes to Chinese equities.
EEM: Avoid, It's A Value Trap
The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF is potentially a value trap; thus, a low P/E ratio is not a reason to buy. The global macro is not supportive of the EEM ETF either, the Fed turned hawkish, the U...
Final Trade: EEM, IWM, NCNO, META
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
Emerging Markets 2025: A Landscape Of Opportunity
Emerging markets remain an efficient gateway to powerful secular themes, from technology-driven transformations to consumer growth stories. The vast majority of EMs are small, open economies whose for...
EEM: This Is Why Emerging Markets Are Promising
The U.S. share of the MSCI World Index is at a record high, indicating the potential for better returns in undervalued markets. Warren Buffett's strategy of accumulating cash during high market valuat...
Mark Mobius Advocates For Big Tech Investments In Emerging Markets: 'That's Where The Growth Will Be'
Veteran investor Mark Mobius has highlighted U.S. tech firms with ties to emerging markets as prime investment opportunities for the upcoming year.