ATLASiShares Emerging Markets Equity Factor ETF (EMGF): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares Emerging Markets Equity Factor ETF (EMGF) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by iShares. The expense ratio is 0.23% and the yield is 2.11%. The ten largest holdings are 32% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on EMGF
| Last price | $66.54 (+1.2%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 53% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $64.39 – $69.30 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.3% |
| Distribution yield | 2.11% |
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.
EMGF fund facts
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Theme | Emerging markets |
| Assets under management | $1.9B |
| Expense ratio | 0.23% |
| Number of holdings | 680 |
| Portfolio turnover | 115% |
| Inception | Dec 8, 2015 |
| Exchange | CBOE |
The index is composed of large- and mid-capitalization equity securities from the STOXX Emerging Markets Index that are selected and weighted using an optimization process designed to maximize exposure to five target factors: momentum, quality, value, low volatility and size.
EMGF top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 2330 | Technology | 10.58% |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd 005930 | Technology | 6.56% |
| SK Hynix Inc 000660 | Technology | 4.78% |
| Tencent Holdings Ltd 0700 | Communication Services | 2.48% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Ltd 9988 | Consumer Cyclical | 1.79% |
| MediaTek Inc 2454 | Technology | 1.88% |
| China Construction Bank Corp 0939 | Financial Services | 1.06% |
| Delta Electronics Inc 2308 | Technology | 1.03% |
| Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd 2317 | Technology | 0.80% |
| Industrial and Commercial Bank of China 1398 | Financial Services | 0.74% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
EMGF sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 39.9% |
| Financial Services | 20.0% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 8.6% |
| Communication Services | 6.3% |
| Industrials | 6.2% |
| Basic Materials | 5.7% |
| Energy | 3.9% |
| Consumer Defensive | 3.6% |
| Healthcare | 3.0% |
| Utilities | 2.2% |
| Real Estate | 0.8% |
By region: Asia Developed 47.8%, Asia Emerging 36.0%, Africa/Middle East 6.3%, Latin America 6.1%, Europe Emerging 2.3%.
EMGF returns and risk
| Year to date | +24.7% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +28.2% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +26.0% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +10.8% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +9.3% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 16.3% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.17 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
EMGF: frequently asked questions
What does EMGF invest in?
iShares Emerging Markets Equity Factor ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (10.6%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (6.6%), SK Hynix Inc (4.8%), Tencent Holdings Ltd (2.5%), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (1.8%).
What is the EMGF expense ratio?
0.23% a year: about $23.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the EMGF dividend yield?
2.11%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will EMGF 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 $64.39 to $69.30 from $66.54 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has EMGF performed?
Year to date +24.7%, one year +28.2%, three years +26.0% a year, five years +10.8% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
Similar ETFs: Emerging markets
- iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG)
- Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO)
- iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM)
- Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF (AVEM)
- SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF (SPEM)
- Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF (SCHE)
- Schwab Fundamental Emerging Markets Equity ETF (FNDE)
- Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF (DFAE)
Educational information, not investment advice. Disclaimer