
The iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF aims to closely mirror the investment performance of an underlying benchmark index. This index is comprised of a diverse selection of stocks, encompassing large-capitalization, mid-capitalization, and small-capitalization companies found across developing global economies.
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iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF provides broad global exposure including developed markets, whereas iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF focuses specifically on developing economies. iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF carries a slightly higher expense ratio and has outperformed on a 1-year total return basis.

State Street SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF provides global exposure with a net-zero climate strategy, while iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF focuses strictly on developing economies. iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF offers a lower expense ratio of 0.09% and a higher dividend yield of 2.3% compared to its climate-focused counterpart.

The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:EEM) is the ticker most U.S.

State Street SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF and iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF share identical 0.09% expense ratios The iShares fund has delivered significantly higher trailing 12-month returns but also carries higher historical volatility and deeper drawdowns The State Street fund provides exposure to both developed and emerging markets while the iShares fund concentrates solely on developing economies

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