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iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China (EMXC)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: EMXC (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 8.81% | Avg. Invested days 62 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | ETF Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
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 emerging market equities, excluding China. It primarily invests in companies located in emerging markets outside of China, providing exposure to a diverse range of sectors and countries. The fund uses a representative sampling strategy to achieve its investment objective.
Reputation and Reliability
iShares is a well-established and reputable ETF provider, known for its diverse range of investment products and strong track record.
Management Expertise
BlackRock, the parent company of iShares, has extensive experience and expertise in managing ETFs and other investment vehicles.
Investment Objective
Goal
To track the investment results of an index composed of emerging market equities, excluding China.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: The ETF aims to track the MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index.
Composition The ETF primarily holds stocks of companies located in emerging markets, excluding China. Sector allocation is based on the index composition.
Market Position
Market Share: The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF (EMXC) holds a significant market share within the emerging markets ex-China ETF category.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 2860000000
Competitors
Key Competitors
- VWO
- IEMG
- SPEM
Competitive Landscape
The competitive landscape is characterized by several large ETF providers offering broad emerging market exposure. EMXC's advantage lies in excluding China, which appeals to investors seeking exposure to emerging markets without the concentration in Chinese equities. However, it is smaller than its peers, VWO and IEMG.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Data not available to provide numerical data for historical performance, please seek source document.
Benchmark Comparison: Data not available to provide numerical data for Benchmark performance, please seek source document.
Expense Ratio: 0.18
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
The ETF generally exhibits moderate trading volume, facilitating relatively easy entry and exit for investors.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread is typically tight, reflecting sufficient liquidity and lower trading costs.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Economic growth in emerging markets (excluding China), global trade policies, interest rate changes, and geopolitical events can influence the ETF's performance.
Growth Trajectory
The growth trajectory depends on the overall performance of emerging markets, excluding China, and investor demand for targeted emerging market exposure. There have been no significant changes in strategy or holdings.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
EMXC's primary advantage is its focused exposure to emerging markets excluding China, allowing investors to tailor their portfolio based on specific regional or geopolitical views. It provides diversification benefits within emerging markets, avoiding concentration risks associated with a significant allocation to Chinese equities. This targeted approach can attract investors looking to express specific views on emerging market growth and geopolitical risk. The exclusion of China sets it apart from broader emerging market ETFs. The low expense ratio provides it with a cost competitive edge.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
The ETF is subject to the volatility associated with emerging market equities, including currency fluctuations, political instability, and economic uncertainty.
Market Risk
Specific risks include economic slowdowns in emerging markets, geopolitical tensions, and regulatory changes that could negatively impact the value of the underlying assets.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Investors seeking targeted exposure to emerging markets excluding China, who are comfortable with the associated risks and seeking diversification benefits.
Market Risk
Suitable for long-term investors or passive index followers seeking targeted exposure to emerging markets excluding China, and for active traders implementing specific regional strategies.
Summary
The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF (EMXC) offers targeted exposure to emerging markets excluding China, tracking the MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index. Its competitive edge lies in excluding China, attracting investors seeking to avoid concentration risk in Chinese equities. While offering diversification benefits, the ETF is subject to the inherent volatility of emerging markets. Its expense ratio is low, making it a cost-competitive option for investors. EMXC is suitable for long-term investors looking for targeted emerging market exposure and can be used for active traders to implement specific regional strategies.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- iShares.com
- MSCI.com
- Morningstar.com
Disclaimers:
The data and analysis provided are for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be made based on individual circumstances and consultation with a qualified financial advisor. Market share figures are estimates and may vary depending on the source and methodology.
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.
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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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