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iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF (XEM : TSX)
Emerging Markets Equity
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Close (09-11-2026) |
$51.77 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.72
(1.41%)
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| Open | $51.79 |
|---|---|
| Day Range | $51.75 - $51.93 |
| Volume | 46,148 |
As at August 31, 2026
As at August 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (June 18, 2009): 7.54%
| Row Heading | Return | Annualized Return | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mth | 3 Mth | 6 Mth | YTD | 1 Yr | 2 Yr | 3 Yr | 4 Yr | 5 Yr | 6 Yr | 7 Yr | 8 Yr | 9 Yr | 10 Yr | |
| Fund | 3.33% | -1.29% | 9.27% | 24.33% | 37.81% | 28.42% | 22.92% | 18.04% | 9.07% | 10.11% | 10.24% | 8.43% | 7.69% | 8.76% |
| Benchmark | 2.18% | 2.04% | 6.28% | 14.45% | 22.57% | 20.98% | 19.14% | 15.39% | 8.31% | 9.69% | 9.84% | 8.61% | 7.95% | 8.99% |
| Category Average | 2.72% | 9.21% | 9.21% | 24.48% | 38.06% | 28.23% | 22.55% | 18.41% | 8.71% | 10.53% | 10.58% | 8.92% | 7.96% | 8.87% |
| Category Rank | 71 / 303 | 147 / 302 | 188 / 292 | 193 / 292 | 191 / 287 | 155 / 280 | 150 / 264 | 161 / 252 | 142 / 238 | 151 / 219 | 134 / 207 | 124 / 182 | 107 / 164 | 85 / 147 |
| Quartile Ranking | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 8.53% | 4.27% | -2.28% | 0.23% | 6.70% | 6.63% | -7.14% | 9.88% | 8.49% | 3.14% | -7.37% | 3.33% |
| Benchmark | 6.98% | 2.46% | -1.96% | -0.34% | 4.52% | 3.03% | -8.17% | 7.94% | 5.08% | 1.35% | -1.46% | 2.18% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
14.85% (November 2022)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-12.52% (September 2011)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 6.66% | 27.81% | -8.05% | 11.59% | 14.57% | -4.78% | -15.13% | 5.49% | 15.64% | 27.10% |
| Benchmark | 7.90% | 26.42% | -6.05% | 15.55% | 11.45% | 0.08% | -12.38% | 7.03% | 21.65% | 18.65% |
| Category Average | 6.53% | 28.88% | -11.86% | 15.06% | 17.52% | -3.30% | -17.32% | 8.68% | 12.46% | 28.25% |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Category Rank | 53/ 137 | 93/ 153 | 50/ 165 | 151/ 200 | 132/ 216 | 152/ 220 | 92/ 239 | 187/ 254 | 93/ 264 | 174/ 283 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
27.81% (2017)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-15.13% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| International Equity | 98.88 |
| Income Trust Units | 0.35 |
| US Equity | 0.33 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.15 |
| Canadian Equity | 0.06 |
| Other | 0.23 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Technology | 47.63 |
| Financial Services | 18.90 |
| Basic Materials | 5.80 |
| Consumer Goods | 5.50 |
| Industrial Goods | 4.87 |
| Other | 17.30 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Asia | 82.24 |
| Africa and Middle East | 7.31 |
| Latin America | 6.31 |
| Europe | 3.16 |
| North America | 0.73 |
| Other | 0.25 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) | 100.00 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF
Median
Other - Emerging Markets Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 14.23% | 15.58% | 14.25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.12% | 1.14% | 1.04% |
| Alpha | 0.01% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Rsquared | 0.83% | 0.89% | 0.88% |
| Sharpe | 1.29% | 0.44% | 0.52% |
| Sortino | 2.49% | 0.76% | 0.72% |
| Treynor | 0.16% | 0.06% | 0.07% |
| Tax Efficiency | 96.36% | 92.23% | 91.56% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 20.42% | 14.23% | 15.58% | 14.25% |
| Beta | 1.24% | 1.12% | 1.14% | 1.04% |
| Alpha | 0.08% | 0.01% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Rsquared | 0.86% | 0.83% | 0.89% | 0.88% |
| Sharpe | 1.57% | 1.29% | 0.44% | 0.52% |
| Sortino | 2.88% | 2.49% | 0.76% | 0.72% |
| Treynor | 0.26% | 0.16% | 0.06% | 0.07% |
| Tax Efficiency | 97.93% | 96.36% | 92.23% | 91.56% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | June 18, 2009 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Exchange Traded Fund |
| Share Class | Do-It-Yourself |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Semi Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | $535 |
| 52 Week High | $56.08 |
| 52 Week Low | $39.37 |
| Annual Dividend | $0.75 |
| Annual Yield | - |
| Index | MSCI Emerging Markets Index(SM) |
| Shares Outstanding | - |
| Registered Plan Eligible | Yes |
ETF Characteristics
| Exposure | 1x performance |
|---|---|
| Asset Class High | - |
| Asset Class Medium | - |
| Asset Class Low | - |
| Leveraged | - |
| Inverse | - |
| Advisor Series | - |
| Covered Call Strategy | No |
Investment Objectives
XEM seeks to provide long-term capital growth by replicating, to the extent possible, the performance of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, net of expenses. Under normal market conditions, XEM will primarily invest in securities of one or more iShares ETFs and/or equity securities issued by issuers located in emerging market countries.
Investment Strategy
XEM's current principal investment strategy is to invest in one or more iShares ETFs. In addition to or as an alternative to this strategy, XEM may invest by employing a Replicating Strategy, a Sampling Strategy and/or through the use of derivatives. More information on these investment strategies and additional investment strategies that may be used by BlackRock Canada and/or BTC in managing this iShares Fund can be found under the heading Investment Strategies .
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A.
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Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
State Street Trust Company Canada |
| Registrar |
State Street Trust Company Canada |
| Distributor |
- |
Fees
| MER | 0.83% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 0.82% |
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