Key Highlights

  • iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:EEM) had net assets of about $28.67 billion and a NAV of $61.85 as of Oct 26, 2026.
  • The fund tracks the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net) with an expense ratio of 0.72%.
  • Its 30-day SEC yield was 1.00%, with semi-annual distributions.

The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:EEM) gives broad exposure to large- and mid-cap equities from emerging market countries. As of Oct 26, 2026, net assets were about $28.67 billion and NAV was $61.85 per share.

Index and Investment Approach

The fund tracks the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net) and has traded since Apr 7, 2003. Its 0.72% expense ratio is the highest in this group, and it pays distributions semi-annually.

Portfolio Composition

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (15.81%), Samsung Electronics (6.68%) and SK Hynix (4.67%) lead, followed by Chinese internet names Tencent Holdings (2.65%) and Alibaba Group Holding (1.84%). The fund holds China companies, unlike the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF (NASDAQ:EMXC).

Yield and Distributions

The fund reported a 30-day SEC yield of 1.00% as of Sep 30, 2026 and a 12-month trailing yield of 1.66%. Distributions are paid semi-annual. The most recent distribution was $0.350802 per share, with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026 and payment on Jun 18, 2026. iShares notes that distribution yield and trailing yield can vary from period to period for reasons such as tax treatment and changes in fund shares outstanding.

Portfolio Characteristics

As of Oct 23, 2026 the portfolio held 1,184 securities, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.21 and a price-to-book ratio of 2.53.

Concentration and Holdings Profile

1,184 securities were held as of Oct 23, 2026. The five largest positions listed on the fund page totalled about 31.65% of assets, leaving roughly 68.35% across the remaining holdings. That makes the top of the portfolio notably concentrated compared with a broad-market fund. iShares notes that holdings are subject to change and that the weights shown are calculated from vendor prices, which may differ from the fund’s own valuation prices.

Fund Details at a Glance

The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:EEM) is an index-based equity fund that began trading on Apr 7, 2003. Its benchmark is the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net), and it pays distributions semi-annual. As of Oct 26, 2026 it had 463.5 million shares outstanding and net assets of $28,668,596,831. An annual fee of 0.72% works out to $72 for every $10,000 held, before any brokerage commissions.

Risk Disclosures Noted by iShares

International investing involves risks including foreign currency, limited liquidity, less government regulation and the possibility of substantial volatility due to adverse political, economic or other developments, which are often heightened in emerging markets or concentrations of single countries. Shares of ETFs are bought and sold at market price rather than NAV and are not individually redeemed from the fund, and brokerage commissions will reduce returns. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal.

Costs and Trading Details

The expense ratio is 0.72%. The fund is listed on NYSE Arca with 463.5 million shares outstanding and net assets of $28,668,596,831 as of Oct 26, 2026. The closing price was $61.82 as of Oct 26, 2026, against a NAV of $61.85 on Oct 26, and the premium/discount was -0.05. The 30-day median bid/ask spread was 0.02% and 30-day average volume was 20,277,349 shares.

Final Takeaway

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:EEM) reported net assets of about $28.67 billion and 1,184 holdings, with its index, fees and distribution schedule as set out above. The semi-annual distribution schedule, 0.72% expense ratio and 0.02% median bid/ask spread are the main cost and income details reported for the fund.