IEMG: Looking Ahead To A Bullish 2025 For EM (Rating Upgrade)
I upgrade IEMG from hold to buy due to low valuations, potential dollar weakness, and strong technical indicators. Despite a 19% return, IEMG lags the S&P 500 but may benefit from China's stimulus and India's growth. IEMG offers a low expense ratio, solid dividend yield, and potential foreign tax credit, making it ideal for long-term investors.
Emerging Market ETFs Roar Back to New Heights
Emerging market ETFs soared to a two-and-a-half-year high, driven by new Chinese stimulus, a big Fed rate cut and hopes of further easing, and a weak dollar.
IEMG: The Case For Emerging Markets
The iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF tracks small, mid, and large-cap emerging market stocks, primarily in China, India, and Taiwan. The ETF has underperformed the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in 2024 and over 3, 5, and 10-year timeframes. This underperformance has resulted in IEMG, offering significantly higher earnings and dividend yields relative to the SPY.
