Key Highlights

  • The fund holds 30 infrastructure companies across emerging markets.
  • Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico and Airports of Thailand are the largest positions.
  • Net asset value is $26.94, after a one-day gain of $0.21, or 0.80%.
  • The expense ratio is 0.60%, and distributions are paid semi-annually.

Emerging markets are building airports, water systems and energy networks at a fast pace, and the iShares Emerging Markets Infrastructure ETF (NASDAQ:EMIF) offers exposure to companies that operate those assets. Figures in this article are current to November 9, 2026. The fund seeks to track an index of the largest emerging markets infrastructure companies across transportation, utilities and energy. Shares trade on Nasdaq and have been listed since June 2009.

Fund Fact

Detail

Exchange and ticker

NASDAQ: EMIF

Fund inception

June 16, 2009

Net assets

$13.5 million

Net asset value

$26.94

Daily NAV change

+$0.21 (+0.80%)

Expense ratio

0.60%

30-day SEC yield

2.85%

Distribution frequency

Semi-annual

Number of holdings

30

Transport and Utility Exposure

Airport operators make up a large part of the portfolio. Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico accounts for about 10.7% of market value, Airports of Thailand 8.5% and Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte 4.3%. Airport operator ADRs and related holdings add further weight.

Utilities and energy companies complete the portfolio. Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo, at about 8.3%, is the largest utility position, while ADNOC Drilling and Qatar Gas Transport represent the energy side.

Trading and Market Activity

The net asset value rose $0.21 in the latest session, a gain of 0.80%. Average Daily Volume is about 1,700 shares, and the 30-day median bid-ask spread of 0.26% is worth considering for investors placing orders.

The premium or discount to NAV was -0.17 in recent figures, so shares traded slightly below the value of holdings. Net Assets of about $13.5 million keep the fund small relative to its benchmark-tracking peers.

Costs, Income and Country Risk

The expense ratio is 0.60%, consisting of a management fee of the same amount. Semi-annual distributions are paid, and the 30-day SEC Yield of 2.85% and 12-month trailing yield of 4.18% describe the income profile.

Emerging market infrastructure companies face currency swings, regulatory changes, political risk and project financing needs. Because the fund holds 30 companies, a few large positions can shape its results.

Final Word

The iShares Emerging Markets Infrastructure ETF offers a focused view of airport, water, energy and transport companies across developing economies. Its semi-annual income, moderate fee and small asset base define its profile. Investors will weigh this infrastructure theme against their broader emerging markets exposure.