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The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) headed for its worst session since 2020 on Friday amid rising fears from Trump's tariffs.
Markets are bracing for President Trump's reciprocal tariff plans set to come next Wednesday. Danny Kirsch argues those plans are still "underpriced.
Emerging market stocks have surged in 2025, with EEM up 8% YTD, outperforming the S&P 500's 4% decline. Upgrading EEM to a buy due to favorable valuation, strong absolute and relative performance, and appealing PEG ratio of 1.05. EEM offers broad diversification across sectors, with significant exposure to Financials and Information Technology, and a strong dividend yield of 2.3%.
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Brian Sullivan and the Fast Money traders.
The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF is potentially a value trap; thus, a low P/E ratio is not a reason to buy. The global macro is not supportive of the EEM ETF either, the Fed turned hawkish, the U.S. is appreciating, and the Trump administration is likely to accelerate the process of deglobalization. In addition, EEM is heavily exposed to China and Taiwan. Thus, the geopolitical risk is too high.
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
The U.S. share of the MSCI World Index is at a record high, indicating the potential for better returns in undervalued markets. Warren Buffett's strategy of accumulating cash during high market valuations supports the thesis of seeking returns in other markets. Emerging markets benefit from U.S. interest rate cut cycles and offer a discounted P/E ratio, providing a margin of safety.
Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Don Kaufman fills up his plate with a few example options trading ideas in the iShares Emerging Markets ETF (EEM), Wells Fargo (WFC) and Starbucks (SBUX). Rick Ducat provides technical analysis on these products to see how the charts stack up against key indicators.
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF has consistently underperformed due to long-term headwinds, including a strong US dollar and high US yields. EEM's heavy weighting in Chinese stocks makes it vulnerable to US protectionist policies. The fund's low valuation and exposure to technology are attractive, but the current economic and political backdrop suggests further underperformance.
Bill Baruch, Founder & President Blue Line Capital, joins CNBC's “Halftime Report” to explain why he's buying the EEM and Amer Sports
Recent data from Bank of America indicates a significant influx of $155 billion into global emerging market equity funds, marking the second-highest in history. Notably, China saw a record $139 billion inflow during the period, positioning it as a major attraction for foreign investors.