Emerging markets march out of 'valley of tears' as investors diversify

War, tariffs and AI gyrations have done little to dent the flow of cash into emerging markets, as reforms, deeper local capital markets and diversification away from U.S. ​assets reshape the asset class.

Reuters • Aug 17, 2026

Which International ETF is the Better Buy: VEA or EEM?

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF has a significantly lower expense ratio than iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF. iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF is heavily concentrated in technology at 40%, while Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF is more diversified across financials and industrials.

The Motley Fool • Aug 17, 2026

5 ETFs to Benefit From Cooling Inflation in the Near Term

Cooling inflation is easing Fed rate-hike fears, creating a favorable backdrop for growth, emerging-market, Asian and gold ETFs.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 13, 2026

SPGM vs EEM: Does Global Large Cap Diversification Beat Emerging Markets Focus in 2026?

State Street SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF features a significantly lower expense ratio than iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF focuses strictly on developing economies while State Street SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF holds stocks globally State Street SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF has experienced a lower maximum drawdown and higher growth over the last five years

The Motley Fool • Jul 28, 2026

Forget EEM. iShares Sells Nearly the Same Emerging Markets for 87% Less

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

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 27, 2026

Which Is the Better Buy: Vanguard's Total World ETF or iShares' Emerging Markets EEM?

Vanguard Total World Stock ETF has a significantly lower expense ratio than iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF. iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF focuses on developing nations, while Vanguard Total World Stock ETF offers broad exposure to global markets.

The Motley Fool • Jul 18, 2026

Could This Emerging Markets ETF Be a Better Way to Buy SK Hynix?

SK Hynix ranks as the third-largest holding in the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF, making up about 5.7% of the fund. This emerging markets ETF holds 1,194 stocks and has delivered an annualized return of 10.17% over the past 23 years.

The Motley Fool • Jul 17, 2026

Schwab Emerging Markets ETF vs iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF: Which is the Better Buy?

Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF offers a significantly lower expense ratio of 0.06% compared to the 0.72% charged by iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF. iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF has outperformed over the past year with a 37.30% total return but carries a higher 5-year maximum drawdown.

The Motley Fool • Jul 16, 2026

Weak June Jobs Data Likely to Boost These ETF Areas

Weak June jobs growth boosts hopes of a dovish Fed, putting healthcare, tech, gold and emerging market ETFs in the spotlight.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 6, 2026

Falling energy prices won't defuse rising risk of civil unrest in emerging markets

A drop in oil prices after a fragile U.S.-Iran truce has helped ​ease immediate inflationary pressure in many emerging markets, but cheaper oil alone will not defuse the threat of civil unrest as the ‌damage to household finances has already been done, analysts say.

Reuters • Jun 26, 2026