- iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) is a well-established emerging markets fund with assets exceeding $31B.
- The fund pays semi-annual dividends (twice per year) and has recovered strongly after the 2020 pandemic slump.
- Emerging markets have underperformed developed markets of late, but could come back big if they can continue producing and can reopen their economies.
- On the downside, EEM has a steep expense ratio of 0.70% and its portfolio does not include any small-cap equities.
- Despite EEM's strong operating results and large size, there are better investments out there to gain emerging market exposure.
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iShares' EEM Is A Tad Too Expensive For Emerging Market Exposure