iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
EEM InternationalUpdated: May 20, 2026, 21:17 UTC
Key Metrics
Top 10 Holdings
| Holding | Ticker | Weight | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd | 2330.TW | 14.18% | |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd | 005930.KS | 6.01% | |
| SK Hynix Inc | 000660.KS | 4.04% | |
| Tencent Holdings Ltd | 0700.HK | 3.25% | |
| Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Ordinary Shares | 9988.HK | 2.36% | |
| Delta Electronics Inc | 2308.TW | 1.14% | |
| MediaTek Inc | 2454.TW | 1.07% | |
| China Construction Bank Corp Class H | 00939 | 0.92% | |
| HDFC Bank Ltd | HDFCBANK.NS | 0.79% | |
| Reliance Industries Ltd | RELIANCE.NS | 0.78% |
Sector Allocation
About This ETF
The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) is a International ETF with an expense ratio (TER) of 0.72% and $28.1B in assets under management., with its largest holdings being Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, SK Hynix Inc. The ETF currently yields 1.91% in dividends. Year-to-date, EEM has returned +16.39%.
The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its underlying index. The index is designed to measure equity market performance in the global emerging markets. The underlying index includes large- and mid-capitalization companies and may change over time.
FAQ — EEM
What is the TER of EEM (iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF)?
EEM has a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.72 % per year. That sits above the international category median (0.32 % across 13 peer ETFs). The TER is deducted directly from the fund and lowers your effective return.
What return has EEM delivered?
Performance for EEM: YTD: +16.39 % · 3-year p.a.: +21.10 % · 5-year p.a.: +6.22 %. Over 5 years, EEM underperforms the international category median of +8.42 % by -2.20 pp. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns.
What are the top holdings of EEM?
The five largest positions in EEM are: 2330.TW, 005930.KS, 000660.KS, 0700.HK, 9988.HK. The full holdings list is updated daily on this page.
Does EEM pay dividends?
EEM has a current dividend yield of 1.91 %. Distributing ETFs pay this out in cash; accumulating versions reinvest it inside the fund. Check the share class on your broker before buying.
Where can I buy or set up a savings plan for EEM?
EEM is available at most major brokers. For a free monthly savings plan from €1, look at Trade Republic, Scalable Capital or Flatex. The broker comparison on this site shows fees, free-savings-plan ETFs and execution exchanges side by side.
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