iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia ETF (EEMA): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia ETF (EEMA) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by iShares. The expense ratio is 0.49% and the yield is 1.34%. The ten largest holdings are 38% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on EEMA
| Last price | $107.93 (+2.1%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 53% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $104.35 – $112.49 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.3% |
| Distribution yield | 1.34% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
EEMA fund facts
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Theme | Asia-Pacific |
| Assets under management | $857M |
| Expense ratio | 0.49% |
| Number of holdings | 900 |
| Portfolio turnover | 31% |
| Inception | Feb 8, 2012 |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of the underlying index. The underlying index is designed to measure equity market performance in the emerging market countries of Asia. The underlying index includes large- and mid-capitalization companies and may change over time.
EEMA top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 2330 | Technology | 16.20% |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd 005930 | Technology | 6.48% |
| SK Hynix Inc 000660 | Technology | 4.30% |
| Tencent Holdings Ltd 0700 | Communication Services | 3.21% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Ltd 9988 | Consumer Cyclical | 2.16% |
| MediaTek Inc 2454 | Technology | 2.05% |
| Delta Electronics Inc 2308 | Technology | 1.20% |
| China Construction Bank Corp 0939 | Financial Services | 1.03% |
| Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd 2317 | Technology | 0.96% |
| HDFC Bank Limited HDFCBANK | Financial Services | 0.87% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
EEMA sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 45.1% |
| Financial Services | 16.8% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 9.0% |
| Industrials | 7.2% |
| Communication Services | 6.0% |
| Basic Materials | 4.5% |
| Healthcare | 3.8% |
| Energy | 2.8% |
| Consumer Defensive | 2.6% |
| Utilities | 1.5% |
| Real Estate | 0.8% |
By region: Asia Developed 54.6%, Asia Emerging 44.6%, North America 0.8%.
EEMA returns and risk
| Year to date | +22.6% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +30.6% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +24.3% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +8.6% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +9.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 16.7% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.16 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
EEMA: frequently asked questions
What does EEMA invest in?
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (16.2%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (6.5%), SK Hynix Inc (4.3%), Tencent Holdings Ltd (3.2%), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (2.2%).
What is the EEMA expense ratio?
0.49% a year: about $49.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the EEMA dividend yield?
1.34%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will EEMA go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 53%, with a likely range (50%) of $104.35 to $112.49 from $107.93 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has EEMA performed?
Year to date +22.6%, one year +30.6%, three years +24.3% a year, five years +8.6% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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