Emerging Markets Comeback Story Could Be in Early Stages

When it comes to equities exposure, U.S. large-caps continue to garner the lion's share of capital allocations. However, emerging markets (EM) could finally be in the throes of a comeback.

ETF Trends • Aug 4, 2025

The Case For Emerging Markets

Overseas markets, particularly emerging markets, are expected to offer the best stock returns over the next decade. EM stocks trade at historically low valuations compared to the US and other international stocks.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 30, 2024

EEMS: Accessing Emerging Market Small Caps

Emerging market small-cap stocks have performed well in recent years and after the 2009 financial crisis. iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF is a good investment option with reasonable fees and unique industry exposure. EEMS provides strong exposure to IT and consumer stocks and has a lower weighting in financials compared to other emerging market ETFs.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 8, 2023

9 Small-Cap ETFs to Buy Now

Small-cap ETFs are long-term outperformers – and should be on every investors' radar.

Kiplinger • Nov 16, 2023

Emerging Markets Roundup

By Hyun Kang, Research Analyst There was a lot of optimism for emerging markets (EM) equities heading into 2023. The long-awaited reopening of the Chinese economy was expected to bolster the country's equities and the EM asset class more broadly.

ETF Trends • Oct 8, 2023

EEMS Vs. FEMS: Comparing Small-Cap Emerging Market Equity ETFs

The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF invests based on the MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap Index. The First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX ETF invests based on the NASDAQ AlphaDEX Emerging Markets Small Cap Index.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 25, 2022

10 Small-Cap ETFs to Buy for Big Upside

Over the last 29 years, U.S. exchange-traded fund (ETF) assets have grown to more than $7.2 trillion across more than 7,600 funds. They've become the product of choice for individual and institutional investors alike.

Kiplinger • Mar 15, 2022

IShares MSCI Brazil Small-Cap ETF: Good Risk-Reward

IShares MSCI Brazil Small-Cap ETF: Good Risk-Reward

Seeking Alpha • Feb 16, 2022

Why Emerging Market Small-Cap Stocks Might Mean Big Profits

Emerging markets are poised to soar, but avoid political landmines with small-cap stocks.

The Motley Fool • Nov 13, 2020