iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
- IEMG
- Price as of: Nov 27, 2020
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$59.53
N/A N/A
- Primary Theme
- Emerging Markets Equity
- Fund Company
- iShares
IEMG - Snapshot
Vitals
- YTD Return 11.8%
- 3 Yr Annualized Return 1.6%
- 5 Yr Annualized Return 7.4%
- Net Assets $54.4 B
- Holdings in Top 10 29.2%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING RELATED FEES
- Expense Ratio 0.14%
SALES FEES
- Front Load N/A
- Deferred Load N/A
BROKERAGE FEES
- Turnover 15.00%
TRADING FEES
- Max Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
- Standard (Taxable) N/A
- IRA N/A
Fund Classification
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Primary Theme
Emerging Markets Equity
- Fund Type Exchange Traded Fund
- Investment Style Diversified Emerging Mkts
IEMG - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 11.8%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 1.6%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 7.4%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio 2.97%
- Dividend Yield 1.2%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Semi-Annually
Fund Details
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Legal NameiShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
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Fund Family NameiShares
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Inception DateOct 18, 2012
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Shares Outstanding1018800000
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Share ClassN/A
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerGreg Savage
Fund Description
The fund generally will invest at least 90% 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 - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | IEMG Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 11.8% | -25.0% | 462.4% | 51.24% |
| 1 Yr | 7.5% | -32.9% | 70.4% | 54.22% |
| 3 Yr | 1.6%* | -14.1% | 23.9% | 49.86% |
| 5 Yr | 7.4%* | -5.2% | 22.1% | 48.47% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | -2.4% | 9.3% | N/A |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | IEMG Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 14.0% | -4.8% | 42.0% | 76.96% |
| 2018 | -17.1% | -58.5% | 0.0% | 38.69% |
| 2017 | 34.0% | -33.4% | 66.6% | 49.46% |
| 2016 | 7.8% | -10.1% | 241.3% | 44.18% |
| 2015 | -16.2% | -34.7% | 4.9% | 63.31% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | IEMG Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 11.8% | -25.0% | 462.4% | 51.24% |
| 1 Yr | 7.5% | -32.9% | 70.4% | 50.37% |
| 3 Yr | 1.6%* | -14.1% | 23.9% | 46.61% |
| 5 Yr | 7.4%* | -5.2% | 22.1% | 46.42% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | -2.4% | 9.3% | N/A |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | IEMG Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 14.0% | -4.8% | 42.0% | 76.96% |
| 2018 | -17.1% | -41.9% | 0.0% | 46.23% |
| 2017 | 34.0% | -24.0% | 66.6% | 57.67% |
| 2016 | 7.8% | -10.0% | 249.6% | 48.97% |
| 2015 | -16.2% | -34.7% | 4.9% | 72.78% |
IEMG - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| IEMG | Category Low | Category High | IEMG % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 54.4 B | 705 K | 87.4 B | 0.71% |
| Number of Holdings | 2497 | 1 | 5645 | 2.40% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 15.9 B | -81.1 M | 24.2 B | 1.44% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 29.17% | 2.9% | 100.0% | 74.85% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Alibaba Group Holding Ltd ADR 7.84%
- Alibaba Group Holding Ltd ADR 7.84%
- Alibaba Group Holding Ltd ADR 7.84%
- Alibaba Group Holding Ltd ADR 7.84%
- Alibaba Group Holding Ltd ADR 7.84%
- Alibaba Group Holding Ltd ADR 7.84%
- Alibaba Group Holding Ltd ADR 7.84%
- Alibaba Group Holding Ltd ADR 7.84%
- Alibaba Group Holding Ltd ADR 7.84%
- Alibaba Group Holding Ltd ADR 7.84%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | IEMG % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 98.67% | 40.97% | 100.38% | 38.49% |
| Cash | 1.29% | -114.84% | 13.18% | 57.21% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.04% | 0.00% | 1.77% | 12.50% |
| Other | 0.00% | -5.37% | 121.77% | 22.48% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 15.83% | 3.97% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | -9.89% | 58.22% | 14.87% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | IEMG % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 18.74% | 0.00% | 40.65% | 66.63% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 18.20% | 0.00% | 43.66% | 42.20% |
| Financial Services | 16.33% | 0.00% | 48.36% | 51.27% |
| Communication Services | 13.64% | 0.00% | 52.97% | 53.93% |
| Basic Materials | 7.32% | 0.00% | 22.31% | 30.83% |
| Consumer Defense | 6.30% | 0.00% | 31.60% | 64.69% |
| Industrials | 5.05% | 0.00% | 43.84% | 40.63% |
| Healthcare | 4.87% | 0.00% | 96.36% | 34.58% |
| Energy | 4.54% | 0.00% | 19.82% | 35.55% |
| Real Estate | 2.94% | 0.00% | 21.02% | 33.37% |
| Utilities | 2.07% | 0.00% | 39.61% | 23.94% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | IEMG % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 98.44% | 0.00% | 101.10% | 33.29% |
| US | 0.23% | -1.02% | 98.73% | 53.25% |
IEMG - Expenses
Operational Fees
| IEMG Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.14% | 0.04% | 40.36% | 98.62% |
| Management Fee | 0.13% | 0.00% | 2.00% | 2.03% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 1.25% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| IEMG Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 0.40% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| IEMG Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.40% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| IEMG Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 15.00% | 0.00% | 420.00% | 10.57% |
IEMG - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| IEMG | Category Low | Category High | IEMG % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.21% | 0.00% | 9.67% | 10.11% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| IEMG | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annually | Annually | Quarterly | Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| IEMG | Category Low | Category High | IEMG % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 2.97% | -1.40% | 6.51% | 13.29% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| IEMG | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Quarterly | Annually |
Dividend Payout History
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2020 | $0.436 |
| Dec 20, 2019 | $0.293 |
| Jun 21, 2019 | $0.491 |
| Dec 24, 2018 | $0.859 |
| Jun 25, 2018 | $0.442 |
| Dec 26, 2017 | $0.974 |
| Jun 26, 2017 | $0.361 |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.586 |
| Jun 28, 2016 | $0.381 |
| Dec 28, 2015 | $0.546 |
| Jul 01, 2015 | $0.449 |
| Dec 24, 2014 | $0.639 |
| Jul 02, 2014 | $0.444 |
| Dec 30, 2013 | $0.461 |
| Jul 05, 2013 | $0.416 |
| Jan 03, 2013 | $0.008 |
| Dec 27, 2012 | $0.112 |
IEMG - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Greg Savage
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Oct 18, 2012
8.04
8.0%
Greg Savage, Managing Director; has been associated with BlackRock Fund Advisors since 2009. Mr. Savage has been a senior portfolio manager for BFA and BTC since 2009. Prior to his employment with BFA and BTC, Mr. Savage was a senior portfolio manager from 2006 to 2009 for BGFA and BGI and a portfolio manager from 2001 to 2006 for BGFA and BGI.
Jennifer Hsui
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Oct 18, 2012
8.04
8.0%
Jennifer Hsui has been employed by BlackRock Fund Advisors as a senior portfolio manager since 2007. Prior to that, Ms. Hsui was a portfolio manager from 2006 to 2007 for BGFA. She was a research analyst for RBC Capital Markets from 2003 to 2006.
Alan Mason
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Apr 15, 2016
4.55
4.6%
Alan Mason is a Managing Director of BlackRock Advisors, LLC since 2009. Previously, Mr. Mason was a Managing Director of Barclays Global Investors from 2008 to 2009 and a Principal from 1996 to 2008.
Rachel Aguirre
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 28, 2018
1.84
1.8%
Rachel Aguirre is a Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc. since 2018. Rachel Aguirre has been with BlackRock since 2006, including her years with Barclays Global Investors (“BGI”), which merged with BlackRock in 2009.Ms. Aguirre was previously a Director of BlackRock, Inc. from 2012 to 2017, Vice President of BlackRock, Inc. from 2009 to 2011 and Principal and Portfolio Manager of Barclays Global Investors from 2005 to 2009.
Amy Whitelaw
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 28, 2018
1.84
1.8%
Amy Whitelaw is Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc. since 2013 and was Director of the firm from 2009 to 2012. Ms. Whitelaw's service with the firm dates back to 1998, including her years with Barclays Global Investors (BGI), which merged with BlackRock in 2009. Ms. Whitelaw served as Principal of BGI from 2000 to 2009. Previously Ms. Whitelaw worked in the Transition Services group as a transition manager and strategist, and was also an international equity trader on BGI’s trading desk.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.01 | 33.7 | 5.88 | 0.92 |