SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF (SPEM)
| Assets | $12.34B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.07% |
| PE Ratio | 15.39 |
| Shares Out | 288.30M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.14 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.65% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Payout Ratio | 40.73% |
| Volume | 652,012 |
| Open | 43.09 |
| Previous Close | 43.00 |
| Day's Range | 43.05 - 43.23 |
| 52-Week Low | 34.38 |
| 52-Week High | 43.23 |
| Beta | 0.56 |
| Holdings | 3024 |
| Inception Date | Mar 19, 2007 |
About SPEM
Fund Home PageThe SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF (SPEM) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the S&P Emerging Markets BMI index. The fund tracks an index of emerging markets companies weighted by market cap. SPEM was launched on Mar 19, 2007 and is issued by State Street.
Top 10 Holdings
22.58% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 9.02% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 3.98% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | BABAF | 2.09% |
| HDFC Bank Limited | HDFCBANK | 1.34% |
| Reliance Industries Ltd GDR - 144A | RIGDS.LU | 1.29% |
| Xiaomi Corporation | 1810 | 1.23% |
| China Construction Bank Corporation | CICHF | 1.03% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | IBN | 0.98% |
| MediaTek Inc. | 2454 | 0.84% |
| Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. | 2317 | 0.79% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2025 | $0.52673 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.61631 | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Jun 24, 2024 | $0.4514 | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | $0.54687 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Jun 20, 2023 | $0.44596 | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Dec 20, 2022 | $0.65393 | Dec 29, 2022 |
Performance
SPEM had a total return of 17.34% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.77%.
News
SPEM: Emerging Markets Are Shifting: We Can't Ignore It
A clear logic: high nominal yields but low real rates compress the U.S. risk premium, and push capital toward emerging markets. How will SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF react? I believe SPEM could...
SPEM: High Risk, Weak Growth, And Less Compelling Opportunities
SPEM's high exposure to China and its economic challenges, along with potential Trump administration tariffs, create significant risks for the fund's performance. Despite a positive 2024, SPEM underpe...
SPEM: Here Comes China
SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF is a low-cost ETF with exposure to high-potential micro-cap companies in emerging markets. The Fund has benefited in recent days from its 30% exposure to Chinese eq...
SPEM: Diversify Into Emerging Markets
Stretched valuations in US equity markets raise concern and suggest investors should look globally for investment opportunities. The SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF is a solid low-cost investment ...
Emerging Markets Growth Remains Solid Amid Intensifying Inflationary Pressures
Emerging markets continued to expand at a solid pace midway into the first quarter of 2024, supported by broad-based expansion across both manufacturing and service sectors.
SPEM: A Stable Outlook For A Solid ETF
I analyze the characteristics of the SPEM ETF, which focuses on emerging markets. The overexposure to China has impacted the ETF's performance, but its position in the Indian market seems promising. S...
EM Central Banks: More Easing In The Cards?
Emerging markets have taken solace in the view that the U.S. hiking cycle is over, helping deliver strong returns in 2023. Slowing global inflation has been due to sharply lower core goods inflation, ...
Emerging Markets Conclude 2023 On Better Note Than Developed Markets
Emerging markets will also be looking closely at economic conditions in mainland China, which will be a key determinant of broader emerging market growth in 2024. A key reason for diverging emerging a...
SPEM: Valuation Attractive But No Near-Term Catalyst Yet
SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF has fallen considerably since 2021, losing over 30% of its value. Despite attractive valuation based on the Buffett Indicator, investors should exercise caution due...
Emerging Markets Insights: Emerging Market Banks Are Resilient
The liquidity crisis impacting selected developed market banks has unnerved emerging market investors. Markets have recovered from the turmoil following the liquidity crisis impacting some banks in th...
SPDR Emerging Markets ETF: The Peak Of The U.S. Dollar Is A Bullish Signal
A falling U.S dollar will alleviate the domestic inflationary pressures affecting emerging markets. The re-opening of China following COVID-19 lockdowns will be a boost for the portfolio.
Emerging Markets Equities: Positioned For A Rebound?
In an economic downturn, higher-growth EM stocks that have derated and have strong and stable earnings could outperform, in our opinion. In China, we are cautiously positive on possible policy changes...
SPEM: Robust, Well-Diversified Emerging Market Portfolio Offering A Decent Yield
SPEM's portfolio is well-diversified globally and across a huge number of stocks. The fund has invested in the right markets and the right sectors. SPEM's portfolio is less risky due to its high level...
Emerging Market Equities - Why Now?
Emerging markets remain resilient despite headwinds, but many investors have shied away from the asset class. We believe emerging markets are better positioned to weather current challenges versus dev...
SPEM: Cheap China-Heavy EM Fund For The Long Haul
SPEM offers exposure to a diversified basket of EM securities in exchange for just 11 bps, with a dividend yield close to 2%. The Chinese equities have around 35.5% weight in the portfolio, while Hong...
SPEM: An Inexpensive Way To Invest In Emerging Markets
State Street offers an interesting SPDR Emerging Market fund through SPEM which diversifies across more than 20 countries and 2,000 companies. Emerging Markets are expected to experience periods of gr...
Portfolio Capital Flows To Emerging Markets Amid The Pandemic
Among the most notable economic responses to the COVID-19 pandemic has been the turnaround in capital flows to emerging markets. A sudden reversal in portfolio flows of over $100 billion to these coun...
Charts Suggest It's Time to Buy Into Emerging Markets
While most of the focus has been on domestic equities, strong chart patterns suggest that emerging markets stocks are worth watching.
