iShares Emerging Markets Equity Factor ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About EMGF

What does EMGF invest in?

EMGF offers a multi-factor take on equities from emerging markets by investing in large- and mid-cap stocks. Eligible securities are given a composite score according to five style factors: quality, value, momentum, low size, and low volatility. Quality is measured by the companys fundamentals, as well as carbon emissions intensity and greenhouse gas reduction targets. Value is based on how inexpensive they are compared to their fundamentals. Momentum refers to the upward trend performance. Low size refers to a companys lower capitalization. Low volatility refers to a companys standard deviation of returns over the past 12 months. The fund uses an optimization process to increase exposure to the five factors while retaining diversification in countries and industries. The index is reviewed and rebalanced quarterly. Prior to Mar. 1, 2023, the fund was called iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Multifactor ETF that tracked the MSCI Emerging Markets Diversified Multiple Factor Index.

What is the expense ratio of EMGF?

iShares Emerging Markets Equity Factor ETF (EMGF) charges an expense ratio of 0.26%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is EMGF?

iShares Emerging Markets Equity Factor ETF (EMGF) manages $1.85B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is EMGF actively managed or an index fund?

EMGF is a passive index fund — it tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (EMGF's is 0.26%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was EMGF launched?

iShares Emerging Markets Equity Factor ETF (EMGF) launched in December 2015 and is managed by IShares.

How has EMGF performed?

EMGF's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.