ATLASColumbia EM Core ex-China ETF (XCEM): outlook, holdings and fees
Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF (XCEM) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Columbia Threadneedle. The expense ratio is 0.15% and the yield is 2.42%. The ten largest holdings are 36% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on XCEM
| Last price | $47.20 (+1.5%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 52% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $45.28 – $49.50 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.5% |
| Distribution yield | 2.42% |
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.
XCEM fund facts
| Issuer | Columbia Threadneedle |
|---|---|
| Theme | China |
| Assets under management | $2.1B |
| Expense ratio | 0.15% |
| Number of holdings | 47 |
| Portfolio turnover | 19% |
| Inception | Sep 2, 2015 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in the companies included in the index and the advisor generally expects to be substantially invested at such times, with at least 95% of its net assets invested in these securities. The index (and therefore the fund) was concentrated in the financials and information technology sectors. It is non-diversified.
XCEM top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 2330 | Technology | 15.87% |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd SSNLF | Technology | 8.81% |
| SK Hynix Inc 000660 | Technology | 3.40% |
| MediaTek Inc 2454 | Technology | 1.86% |
| Delta Electronics Inc 2308 | Technology | 1.28% |
| ASE Industrial Holding Co Ltd 3711 | Technology | 1.07% |
| Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd 2317 | Technology | 1.08% |
| ICICI Bank Limited IBN | Financial Services | 0.85% |
| HDFC Bank Limited ADR HDB | Financial Services | 0.82% |
| Samsung Electro-Mechanics 009150 | Technology | 0.75% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
XCEM sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 52.7% |
| Financial Services | 16.3% |
| Industrials | 8.9% |
| Basic Materials | 5.6% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 4.3% |
| Energy | 3.3% |
| Communication Services | 2.7% |
| Healthcare | 2.4% |
| Consumer Defensive | 1.6% |
| Utilities | 1.5% |
| Real Estate | 0.8% |
By region: Asia Developed 62.9%, Asia Emerging 16.5%, Africa/Middle East 9.5%, Latin America 6.5%, Europe Emerging 2.5%.
XCEM returns and risk
| Year to date | +34.7% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +44.0% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +28.1% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +12.5% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +10.7% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 19.5% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.02 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
XCEM: frequently asked questions
What does XCEM invest in?
Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (15.9%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (8.8%), SK Hynix Inc (3.4%), MediaTek Inc (1.9%), Delta Electronics Inc (1.3%).
What is the XCEM expense ratio?
0.15% a year: about $15.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the XCEM dividend yield?
2.42%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will XCEM go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 52%, with a likely range (50%) of $45.28 to $49.50 from $47.20 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has XCEM performed?
Year to date +34.7%, one year +44.0%, three years +28.1% a year, five years +12.5% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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