IEMG vs VEA
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF vs Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
IEMG$81.47
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
Broad emerging-market equity exposure.
Expense: 0.09%Yield: 2.37%
VEA$69.67
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
Developed-market stocks outside the US and Canada.
Expense: 0.03%Yield: 2.73%
Quick take
- • VEA has the lower expense ratio at 0.03% vs 0.09% for IEMG.
- • VEA pays a higher dividend yield (2.73%).
Side-by-side metrics
| Metric | IEMG | VEA |
|---|---|---|
Expense ratio Annual fee. Lower is better. | 0.09% | 0.03% |
Dividend yield Trailing 12-month yield. | 2.37% | 2.73% |
AUM Assets under management — bigger funds are typically more liquid. | $151.17B | $304.26B |
YTD return | 22.81% | 13.65% |
1-year return | — | — |
3-year return Annualized. | — | — |
5-year return Annualized. | — | — |
10-year return Annualized. | — | — |
Beta (3Y) Volatility relative to the market. Closer to 1 = market-like. | 0.99 | 0.97 |
P/E ratio | 17.04 | 19.01 |
Last price | $81.47 | $69.67 |
Inception | — | — |
Issuer | iShares | Vanguard |
IEMG top holdings
Top holdings · IEMG
| 2330.TW | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd | 12.49% |
| 005930.KS | Samsung Electronics Co Ltd | 5.32% |
| 000660.KS | SK Hynix Inc | 3.51% |
| 0700.HK | Tencent Holdings Ltd | 2.87% |
| 9988.HK | Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Ordinary Shares | 2.11% |
| 2308.TW | Delta Electronics Inc | 0.98% |
| 2454.TW | MediaTek Inc | 0.91% |
| 00939 | China Construction Bank Corp Class H | 0.81% |
| HDFCBANK.NS | HDFC Bank Ltd | 0.69% |
| RELIANCE.NS | Reliance Industries Ltd | 0.67% |
Sector breakdown · IEMG
Real Estate1.7%
Consumer Cyclical9.6%
Basic Materials6.9%
Consumer Defensive3.3%
Technology35.1%
Communication Services6.4%
Financial Services18.4%
Utilities2.2%
Industrials8.9%
Energy3.8%
Healthcare3.7%
VEA top holdings
Top holdings · VEA
| 005930.KS | Samsung Electronics Co Ltd | 1.87% |
| ASML.AS | ASML Holding NV | 1.76% |
| 000660.KS | SK Hynix Inc | 1.05% |
| NOVN.SW | Novartis AG Registered Shares | 1.00% |
| AZN.L | AstraZeneca PLC | 1.00% |
| HSBA.L | HSBC Holdings PLC | 0.96% |
| ROP.SW | Roche Holding AG Ordinary Shares new | 0.96% |
| SHEL.L | Shell PLC | 0.90% |
| NESN.SW | Nestle SA | 0.86% |
| RY | Royal Bank of Canada | 0.77% |
Sector breakdown · VEA
Real Estate2.8%
Consumer Cyclical7.9%
Basic Materials7.7%
Consumer Defensive5.9%
Technology12.0%
Communication Services3.6%
Financial Services23.2%
Utilities3.4%
Industrials18.9%
Energy5.7%
Healthcare8.9%