Highlights

  • EEMV targets emerging market equities selected for lower Volatility characteristics.
  • The published expense ratio is 0.25%.
  • The fund's distribution frequency is semi-annual.

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF (Cboe BZX:EEMV) seeks exposure to emerging market equities selected for lower volatility characteristics. With net asset value of USD 71.12 per share as of 2 November 2026, the fund reported net Assets of USD 3,399,314,607 as of 2 November 2026. Its Investment approach centres on tracking the MSCI Emerging Markets Minimum Volatility index (Net).

A Risk Objective Within Emerging Markets

The strategy applies a lower volatility objective to emerging market stocks. That can produce country and industry exposures different from a broad emerging market allocation. Portfolio risk depends on relationships among holdings as well as the behaviour of individual shares, and those relationships can change. The minimum volatility label therefore describes an investment objective rather than a promise of stable capital.

Portfolio Composition and Exposure

EEMV reported 298 holdings as of 2 November 2026. This count describes the portfolio at that date and can change as securities enter or leave the fund. It does not indicate that each position carries the same weight.

The published exposure breakdown as of 2 November 2026 included Information Technology at 34.32% and Financials at 21.39%. These allocations show where a meaningful part of the portfolio's exposure was concentrated. The percentages can change with market values and portfolio adjustments.

Fees and Distribution Policy

EEMV lists an expense ratio of 0.25%. This is an ongoing fund cost, rather than a charge covering every expense of buying or selling shares. Brokerage charges and the difference between buying and selling prices can add to an investor's transaction costs. Fund shares trade on Cboe BZX at market prices, which may differ from net asset value.

The stated distribution frequency is semi-annual. That schedule describes the timing framework for payments and does not establish a fixed amount. Distributions depend on the fund's available income and applicable distribution decisions. A cash payment also needs to be considered alongside changes in the value of the investment.

Key Insights

Emerging market policy, currency and liquidity risks remain relevant. The risk based selection process can also create meaningful differences from a broad Market Portfolio and cannot prevent losses. EEMV combines emerging market equities with a lower volatility objective, making the resulting country mix and sector concentration essential to understanding the portfolio's design.