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EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
EEM is a Emerging Markets ETF issued by BlackRock. It tracks the MSCI Emerging Markets index, costs 0.69% a year, and launched in April 2003.
Composition last reviewed 2026-09-08; assets as of 2026-09-24.
Key facts
| Ticker | EEM |
|---|---|
| Full name | iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF |
| Issuer | BlackRock |
| Category | Emerging Markets |
| Sub-category | Broad EM |
| Index tracked | MSCI Emerging Markets |
| Expense ratio | 0.69% |
| Assets under management | $32.1bn |
| Inception | 7 April 2003 |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Region | Emerging |
Sector allocation
- Technology26%
- Financials19%
- Consumer Cyclical16%
- Industrials12%
- Communication Services10%
- Consumer Defensive7%
- Energy5%
- Healthcare3%
- Materials2%
- Utilities0%
- Real Estate0%
Geographic exposure
United States vs international
- International (ex-US)100%
- United States0%
Developed vs emerging markets
- Emerging100%
- Developed0%
This is a breakdown of the non-US portion above, not an additional slice of the fund.
Top 10 holdings
- 1Alibaba
- 2Tencent
- 3Samsung
- 4Taiwan Semiconductor
- 5JD.com
- 6Meituan
- 7Reliance Industries
- 8ICICI Bank
- 9Infosys
- 10HDFC Bank
Frequently asked
What is EEM's expense ratio?
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF charges 0.69% a year — $69 on a $10,000 holding.
What index does EEM track?
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF tracks the MSCI Emerging Markets index.
How large is EEM?
Our dataset puts EEM at about $32.1bn in assets under management (as of 2026-09-24). Assets move with markets and flows, so treat this as a snapshot rather than a current figure.
What are EEM's largest holdings?
The 10 largest holdings in our dataset are Alibaba, Tencent, Samsung, Taiwan Semiconductor, JD.com, Meituan, Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, Infosys and HDFC Bank.
Where is EEM invested?
Roughly 0% of the fund sits in the United States and 100% outside it.