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iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China (EMXC)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/01/2025: EMXC (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 15.15% | Avg. Invested days 67 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.96 | 52 Weeks Range 49.02 - 63.17 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 49.02 - 63.17 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China
ETF Overview
Overview
The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF (EMXC) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of large- and mid-capitalization emerging market equities, excluding China. It offers exposure to a broad range of emerging markets, providing diversification benefits and a focus on economies outside of China.
Reputation and Reliability
iShares, managed by BlackRock, is a highly reputable and reliable ETF issuer with a long track record and significant assets under management.
Management Expertise
BlackRock possesses extensive expertise in ETF management, with a large team of professionals dedicated to portfolio management, research, and trading.
Investment Objective
Goal
To track the investment results of an index composed of large- and mid-capitalization emerging market equities, excluding China.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: The ETF aims to replicate the MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index through a representative sampling strategy, holding a selection of securities that closely resemble the index's overall characteristics.
Composition The ETF primarily holds stocks from various emerging market countries excluding China, spanning across multiple sectors, with a focus on large and mid-cap companies.
Market Position
Market Share: EMXC holds a significant market share within the emerging markets ex-China ETF category, although other ETFs compete in this segment.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 3850000000
Competitors
Key Competitors
- SPEM
- VWO
- IEMG
Competitive Landscape
The emerging markets ETF landscape is competitive, with multiple ETFs offering exposure to various segments. EMXC's advantage lies in its specific focus on emerging markets excluding China, offering investors targeted exposure. Disadvantages include potentially higher expense ratios and lower liquidity compared to broader emerging market ETFs.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Past performance is not indicative of future results. Consult investment professionals to assess the ETF's historical performance across different time frames.
Benchmark Comparison: The ETF's performance should be compared against the MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index to assess tracking effectiveness.
Expense Ratio: 0.18
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
EMXC demonstrates moderate liquidity with an average daily trading volume that allows most investors to trade without significant price impact.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread for EMXC is typically competitive, reflecting the ETF's liquidity and trading efficiency.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Economic growth in emerging markets (excluding China), global trade conditions, currency fluctuations, and geopolitical events significantly influence EMXC's performance.
Growth Trajectory
EMXC's growth trajectory is dependent on the economic performance of its constituent emerging market countries and investor demand for emerging market exposure excluding China.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
EMXC's competitive edge is its targeted exposure to emerging markets excluding China, providing investors with a distinct investment option. The ETF benefits from the brand recognition and expertise of iShares/BlackRock. This differentiation caters to investors seeking to manage their exposure to China specifically. It allows for more focused portfolio construction regarding emerging market risks and opportunities.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
EMXC's volatility can be substantial, reflecting the inherent risks associated with emerging market investments.
Market Risk
Market risk includes economic downturns, political instability, currency fluctuations, and regulatory changes in the underlying emerging market countries.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is one seeking targeted exposure to emerging markets excluding China, willing to accept higher volatility, and has a long-term investment horizon.
Market Risk
EMXC is suitable for long-term investors seeking diversification in emerging markets, while tactically managing their China exposure. It's less suitable for risk-averse investors or those with a short-term investment horizon.
Summary
The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF (EMXC) offers investors a focused approach to emerging market equities, excluding China. It aims to track the MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index, providing exposure to a diversified range of countries and sectors outside of the Chinese market. Its success hinges on the economic performance of those non-China emerging markets. Investors must carefully consider the risks and volatility associated with emerging market investments before investing. It's best suited for those seeking a targeted approach to emerging markets and willing to accept potentially higher risks for higher returns.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- iShares.com
- MSCI.com
- Morningstar.com
- etf.com
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual circumstances and consultation with a qualified financial advisor. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Market data is dynamic and subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China
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The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its index and may invest up to 20% of its assets in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. The index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization-weighted index that captures large- and mid-capitalization stocks across 23 of the 24 Emerging Markets countries, excluding China.

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