EEM Profile
The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF is designed to provide investors with broad exposure to equity markets in developing economies around the world. The fund primarily targets large- and mid-capitalization companies in emerging markets, capturing a wide spectrum of economic activities and growth opportunities within these rapidly evolving regions.
The fund commits at least 80% of its assets to the component securities of its underlying index, which is the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. This index is a comprehensive benchmark for measuring equity market performance in emerging markets and includes a diverse range of companies from various sectors. The ETF also invests in securities that have economic characteristics substantially identical to those of the index's component securities, ensuring alignment with the index's performance.
The MSCI Emerging Markets Index encompasses companies from numerous emerging market countries, including China, India, Brazil, South Africa, and others. The index is dynamic and may evolve over time to reflect changes in market conditions, company performance, and economic development in these regions. This includes periodic rebalancing to incorporate new market trends and emerging opportunities.
By investing in the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF, investors gain exposure to the growth potential and economic expansion of emerging markets. The fund's diversified approach allows for participation in the broad and diverse landscape of developing economies, which can offer significant growth prospects compared to more established markets. This ETF provides a strategic way to invest in the potential of emerging markets while maintaining a diversified investment approach.
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