ATLASSPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF (SPEM): outlook, holdings and fees
SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF (SPEM) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by State Street Investment Management. The expense ratio is 0.06% and the yield is 2.40%. The ten largest holdings are 26% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on SPEM
| Last price | $49.11 (+1.3%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 55% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $47.97 – $50.75 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.0% |
| Distribution yield | 2.40% |
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.
SPEM fund facts
| Issuer | State Street Investment Management |
|---|---|
| Theme | Emerging markets |
| Assets under management | $17.6B |
| Expense ratio | 0.06% |
| Number of holdings | 49 |
| Portfolio turnover | 6% |
| Inception | Mar 19, 2007 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund generally invests substantially all, but at least 80%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index and in depositary receipts based on securities comprising the index. The index is a float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index designed to define and measure the investable universe of publicly traded companies domiciled in emerging markets.
SPEM top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 2330 | Technology | 14.35% |
| Tencent Holdings Ltd 0700 | Communication Services | 2.45% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Ltd 9988 | Consumer Cyclical | 1.97% |
| MediaTek Inc 2454 | Technology | 1.87% |
| Delta Electronics Inc 2308 | Technology | 1.02% |
| China Construction Bank Corp 0939 | Financial Services | 0.99% |
| Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd 2317 | Technology | 0.85% |
| ASE Industrial Holding Co Ltd 3711 | Technology | 0.77% |
| HDFC Bank Limited HDFCBANK | Financial Services | 0.69% |
| Reliance Industries Limited RLI | Energy | 0.71% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
SPEM sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 32.8% |
| Financial Services | 20.4% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 8.9% |
| Industrials | 7.6% |
| Basic Materials | 7.6% |
| Communication Services | 6.3% |
| Energy | 4.4% |
| Healthcare | 4.3% |
| Consumer Defensive | 3.4% |
| Utilities | 2.6% |
| Real Estate | 1.8% |
By region: Asia Emerging 44.1%, Asia Developed 35.0%, Latin America 8.6%, Africa/Middle East 8.5%, Europe Emerging 2.9%.
SPEM returns and risk
| Year to date | +12.6% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +13.9% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +19.1% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +7.1% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +8.4% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 12.3% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.06 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
SPEM: frequently asked questions
What does SPEM invest in?
SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (14.3%), Tencent Holdings Ltd (2.4%), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (2.0%), MediaTek Inc (1.9%), Delta Electronics Inc (1.0%).
What is the SPEM expense ratio?
0.06% a year: about $6.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the SPEM dividend yield?
2.40%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will SPEM go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 55%, with a likely range (50%) of $47.97 to $50.75 from $49.11 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has SPEM performed?
Year to date +12.6%, one year +13.9%, three years +19.1% a year, five years +7.1% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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