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iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF news

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Vanguard (VXUS) vs. iShares (EEM): Which ETF Is Better For Investing in Stocks Outside the U.S.?
The Motley FoolApr 21, 4:19 PM ET▼ Negative

EEM is presented as the weaker option despite strong recent 1-year returns (54.4%). It has a higher expense ratio (0.72%), lower dividend yield (2.16%), worse long-term performance (4.2% annualized since 2011), deeper 5-year drawdown (-39.8%), and concentrated risk with 14% allocation to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, creating significant geopolitical risk.

International ETFs: EEM and IEFA Offer Distinct Global ETF Choices
The Motley FoolMar 27, 10:08 AM ET▲ Positive

EEM is presented positively for aggressive growth investors, demonstrating strong recent performance with 26.2% 1-year returns and exposure to high-growth emerging market technology companies, though it carries higher costs (0.72% expense ratio) and volatility (37.82% max drawdown).

Emerging Market Showdown: IEMG Offers Lower Fees Compared to EEM
The Motley FoolMar 26, 9:09 PM ETNeutral

EEM is presented as a viable but less attractive alternative, with its main advantage being slightly better one-year performance (26.2% vs 25.5%), but this is outweighed by its much higher expense ratio, lower dividend yield, and narrower focus on large- and mid-cap stocks only.

EEM Offers Focused Growth While IXUS Provides Broad Safety
The Motley FoolMar 26, 4:26 PM ET▲ Positive

Delivered stronger 1-year total return of 32.5% as of March 2026, demonstrating higher growth potential for investors seeking emerging market exposure and willing to accept higher volatility.

Emerging Markets ETFs: EEM Boasts Higher Returns, SCHE Has Lower Fees
The Motley FoolMar 26, 9:28 AM ET▲ Positive

EEM demonstrates strong 1-year returns of 26.2% and 5-year growth, with substantial AUM of $25.4 billion providing excellent liquidity. However, this comes with higher fees and volatility, making it attractive primarily for performance-focused investors.

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Global Climate ETF or Emerging Markets: Which Has Better Returns?
The Motley FoolMar 27, 2:21 PM ETNeutral

EEM shows strong short-term performance (26.2% 1-year return) and higher dividend yield (2.1%), but carries higher fees (0.72%), greater volatility, and underperforms NZAC over longer time horizons. It lacks ESG/climate considerations.

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