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BlackRock's iShares helped push assets past $15T as ETFs surged. Here's what fueled the growth and which iShares ETFs remain investor favorites, per ETF Central data.
The Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA) gives investors a low-cost way to invest in developed markets outside the U.S. The iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG) provides exposure to emerging markets and leans more toward technology companies. Choosing between the two ETFs will depend on how much country and sector concentration you prefer.
It's easy for investors to assume that everything interesting in the tech space is happening in the United States, but that is simply not the case. Frontier AI developers like Mistral in France and DeepSeek in China are among a growing number of firms advancing technology and threatening the dominance of U.S. companies.
IEMG delivered stronger 1-year returns, but VT's lower expense ratio and shallower drawdowns appeal to risk-conscious investors seeking diversified global exposure.
International investing has spent years playing second fiddle to the U.S. stock market. That is changing. As investors look beyond a handful of mega-cap technology stocks, capital is flowing into emerging markets at a pace not seen in years. Fund assets are climbing to record levels, performance has improved, and interest in artificial intelligence has... Record Money Is Pouring Into Emerging Markets. This One Difference Could Decide Your Returns
The action in Emerging Markets ETFs this year has been really interesting to watch. From record-breaking asset flows to impressive results, albeit massively dispersed, this category of funds has had quite a ride so far in 2026.
IEMG surged 35% over one past year but has faced steeper drawdowns. VXUS offers lower costs and steadier returns across 8,700+ global holdings.
IEMG offers diversified, cost-effective exposure to emerging markets and the AI theme at a significant valuation discount to US equities. IEMG's 40% technology weighting, broad diversification across 2,700 stocks, and superior dividend growth position it ahead of VWO and EEM. The ETF's low 0.09% expense ratio and inclusion of small caps enhance long-term return potential while reducing concentration risk.
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