IEMG vs. IXUS: Should You Bet on Emerging Markets or Diversify With Total International Stocks?

IEMG has delivered a higher 1-year total return but comes with a deeper 5-year drawdown versus IXUS. IXUS covers a broader international universe, while IEMG focuses exclusively on emerging markets with heavier tech exposure.

The Motley Fool • 6 hours ago

IEMG Offers Broader Market Reach Than NZAC

IEMG offers a higher yield and higher recent return, but has deeper historical drawdowns than NZAC. NZAC applies an ESG screen focused on climate alignment, while IEMG tracks a broad emerging markets index.

The Motley Fool • 20 hours ago

IEMG: A Emerging Markets ETF For Semiconductor And U.S. Dollar Debasement Trades

IEMG has significantly outperformed the major broad U.S. indexes over the past year, validating its role as a key U.S. dollar debasement trade. The ETF's 17.7% allocation to leading AI-driven semiconductor firms - TSMC, Samsung, and SK Hynix - has been a key performance driver. A weakening U.S. dollar and ongoing global macro trade shifts underscore the need for Americans to have adequate international equity exposure as portfolio insurance.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 5, 2026

Record January ETF Flows Highlight Rotation Away From Concentration

The ETF industry has carried its record-breaking momentum from 2025 into the new year, surpassing $100 billion in net flows before the end of January.  By the end of the month, flows into U.S.

ETF Trends • Feb 3, 2026

The $100 Billion Sprint: Decoding the Early 2026 ETF Inflows

After a record $1.5 trillion year for the ETF industry in 2025, demand has not slowed down in January. Indeed, as of January 21, ETFs had already gathered $103 billion of new money.

ETF Trends • Jan 26, 2026

Better iShares International ETF: ACWX vs. IEMG

IEMG covers emerging markets exclusively, while ACWX includes non-U.S. developed and emerging markets. IEMG is more affordable on fees, but ACWX pays a slightly higher dividend yield.

The Motley Fool • Jan 24, 2026

From Tactical to Essential: Japan Anchors Intl' Equity Comeback

International equities had a strong 2025, largely anchored on a focus on valuations. Now, as the opportunity broadens out and finds fundamental support, appetite for exposure to international equities among U.S. investors is quickly growing.

ETF Trends • Jan 21, 2026

ETF Industry Sets Annual Inflow Record at $2.37T

The exchange-traded fund industry closed 2025 with its strongest year ever for investor demand, gathering $2.37 trillion in net inflows as global assets surged to a record $19.85 trillion, according to a Tuesday ETFGI report. December capped the historic year with $330.

ETF Trends • Jan 21, 2026

Is it Time to Make Room for Global ETFs in Your Portfolio?

Renewed transatlantic trade tensions and a complex geopolitical landscape heighten U.S. economic volatility, prompting investors to turn to global equity funds.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 21, 2026

Emerging Markets ETFs to Take the Crown Again

Even the tidal wave of tariffs wasn't enough to hold back the rally in global equities last year. As it turns out, emerging markets were the single best-performing major regional indices in 2025.

ETF Trends • Jan 20, 2026