iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EM ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About EMXF

What does EMXF invest in?

The iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EM ETF is structured to mirror the financial outcomes of a benchmark index. This index is specifically constructed from major and mid-tier corporations within emerging markets, emphasizing those with commendable environmental, social, and governance standards. A critical aspect of its methodology involves comprehensive negative screening to eliminate companies participating in contentious activities.

What is the expense ratio of EMXF?

iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EM ETF (EMXF) charges an expense ratio of 0.16%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is EMXF?

iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EM ETF (EMXF) manages $161.4M 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 EMXF actively managed or an index fund?

EMXF 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 (EMXF's is 0.16%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was EMXF launched?

iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EM ETF (EMXF) launched in October 2020 and is managed by IShares.

How has EMXF performed?

EMXF'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.