Inside the Success of BlackRock's iShares ETFs

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.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 23, 2026

3 ETFs That Give Investors Access to Global Tech Beyond the U.S.

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.

MarketBeat • Jul 22, 2026

Vanguard Total World Stock ETF vs iShares Emerging Markets ETF. Which Is the Better Fund to Cover the Globe in Your Portfolio?

Vanguard Total World Stock ETF offers a lower expense ratio of 0.06% and provides broad exposure to global markets including the United States, whereas iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF focuses exclusively on developing economies While iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF has delivered higher 1-year total returns, Vanguard Total World Stock ETF has experienced a shallower maximum drawdown over the last five years iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF is significantly more concentrated in the technology sector, with nearly 44% of its portfolio in that space compared to 31% for the Vanguard fund

The Motley Fool • Jul 20, 2026

South Korean stocks weren't a big deal in your emerging-markets fund. Artificial intelligence changed that.

Is your emerging-markets fund an accidental bet on AI? Returns for these two ETFs show why it might be.

Market Watch • Jul 20, 2026

AI & “Ex-China” Rewriting the Emerging Markets ETF Playbook

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.

ETF Trends • Jul 8, 2026

IEMG: Invest In AI Through Emerging Markets

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.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 29, 2026

IEMG: It's Now 40%+ AI-Tech, Book Some Profits (Rating Downgrade)

I downgrade iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG) to hold after a 39% YoY surge, citing elevated volatility and tech/AI concentration. IEMG's recent outperformance is driven by South Korean and Taiwanese chip/memory stocks, but its implied volatility now stands at 37%, double that of the S&P 500. The ETF's portfolio is heavily tilted toward Information Technology (over 40%), with a notable increase in growth style exposure and large-cap dominance.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 28, 2026

What to Consider Before Adding This Emerging Markets ETF to Your Portfolio

The iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG) has doubled the performance of the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) over the past year. The upside of attractive valuations and better growth opportunities has helped unlock value in this long-underperforming group.

The Motley Fool • Jun 24, 2026

EEM's 0.69% Fee Quietly Costs You $690 a Year, but Your Cheaper Alternative Charges $90

If you hold iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:EEM), BlackRock skims 0.69% of your account every year before you see a single dividend.

24/7 Wall Street • Jun 20, 2026

How the highly anticipated SpaceX IPO is poised to change the ETF industry

When the SpaceX IPO blasts off, it could send shockwaves through the ETF marketplace, especially levered products. Strategas Securities chief ETF strategist Todd Sohn joins CNBC's Dominic Chu on "Halftime Report" to talk about this and more.

CNBC Television • Jun 11, 2026