International

Emerging Markets ETFs

The single biggest decision in EM is China weight. Ex-China funds shift exposure toward India, Taiwan and Korea and behave like a different asset class.

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VWO

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

Vanguard

FTSE methodology, which classifies South Korea as developed and excludes it.

Fee: 0.07%
AUM: $124.1B
Yield: 2.7%

1Y: +17.9%
5Y ann.: +5.8%
10Y ann.: —
All-time: —

IEMG

iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF

iShares

Broad emerging markets. Roughly a third China, a fifth Taiwan.

Fee: 0.09%
AUM: $102.4B
Yield: 2.4%

1Y: +24.6%
5Y ann.: +5.4%
10Y ann.: —
All-time: —

EMXC

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF

iShares

Emerging markets with China removed entirely — India, Taiwan and Korea dominate.

Fee: 0.25%
AUM: $18.4B
Yield: 2.1%

1Y: +19.1%
5Y ann.: +8.9%
10Y ann.: —
All-time: —

AVEM

Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF

Avantis

Systematically tilts EM toward smaller, cheaper and more profitable companies.

Fee: 0.33%
AUM: $12.4B
Yield: 2.9%

1Y: +19.8%
5Y ann.: +8.6%
10Y ann.: —
All-time: —