ATLASiShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by iShares. The expense ratio is 0.08% and the yield is 2.12%. The ten largest holdings are 35% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on IEMG
| Last price | $75.17 (+1.2%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 53% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $72.64 – $78.37 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.3% |
| Distribution yield | 2.12% |
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.
IEMG fund facts
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Theme | Emerging markets |
| Assets under management | $160B |
| Expense ratio | 0.08% |
| Number of holdings | 2,706 |
| Portfolio turnover | 20% |
| Inception | Oct 18, 2012 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
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 index is designed to measure large-, mid- and small-cap equity market performance in the global emerging markets.
IEMG top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 2330 | Technology | 14.71% |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd 005930 | Technology | 6.59% |
| SK Hynix Inc 000660 | Technology | 5.05% |
| Tencent Holdings Ltd 0700 | Communication Services | 2.38% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Ltd 9988 | Consumer Cyclical | 1.62% |
| MediaTek Inc 2454 | Technology | 1.51% |
| Delta Electronics Inc 2308 | Technology | 0.81% |
| Samsung Electronics Co Pref 005935 | Technology | 0.83% |
| China Construction Bank Corp 0939 | Financial Services | 0.76% |
| Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd 2317 | Technology | 0.67% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
IEMG sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 41.7% |
| Financial Services | 17.8% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 8.1% |
| Industrials | 7.3% |
| Basic Materials | 6.3% |
| Communication Services | 5.7% |
| Healthcare | 3.6% |
| Energy | 3.4% |
| Consumer Defensive | 2.9% |
| Utilities | 1.9% |
| Real Estate | 1.5% |
By region: Asia Developed 49.3%, Asia Emerging 32.6%, Latin America 7.1%, Africa/Middle East 7.1%, Europe Emerging 2.1%.
IEMG returns and risk
| Year to date | +22.7% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +25.4% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +24.1% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +8.4% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +8.9% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 15.8% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.10 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
IEMG: frequently asked questions
What does IEMG invest in?
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (14.7%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (6.6%), SK Hynix Inc (5.0%), Tencent Holdings Ltd (2.4%), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (1.6%).
What is the IEMG expense ratio?
0.08% a year: about $8.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the IEMG dividend yield?
2.12%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will IEMG 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 $72.64 to $78.37 from $75.17 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has IEMG performed?
Year to date +22.7%, one year +25.4%, three years +24.1% a year, five years +8.4% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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