iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF, formerly iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund (the Fund), seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance of publicly traded equity securities in global emerging markets, as measured by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (the Index). The Index is designed to measure equity market performance in the global emerging markets. The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. The Fund may invest in securities of non-United States issuers that may trade in non-United States markets. The Fund's investment advisor is BlackRock Fund Advisors.
Basic Details
Issuer BlackRock
Fund NameiShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
Tax ClassificationRegulated Investment Company
SymbolNYSEARCA:EEM
Inception Date4/7/2003
Fund ManagerDiane Hsiung, Jennifer Hsui, Greg Savage, Alan Mason
Phone+1-617-6621504
Fund Focus
Asset ClassEquity
BenchmarkMSCI EM NR USD
CategoryBroad Equity
FocusBroad Equity
Development LevelEmerging Markets
RegionEmerging Markets
Fund Statistics
Assets Under Management$36.37 billion
Average Daily Volume$94.87 million
Discount/Premium2.87%
ETF Expenses
Management Fee0.69%
Other Expenses0.00%
Total Expenses0.69%
Fee Waiver0.00%
Net Expenses0.69%
Administrator, Advisor and Custodian
AdministratorState Street Bank and Trust Company
AdvisorBlackRock Fund Advisors
CustodianState Street Bank and Trust Company
DistributorBlackRock Investments, LLC
Transfer AgentState Street Bank and Trust Company
Trustee
Lead Market MakerVirtu Financial
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:EEM) Frequently Asked Questions
What is iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF's stock symbol?
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)ARCA under the ticker symbol "EEM."
How often does iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF?
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF declared a semiannual dividend on Wednesday, June 20th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, June 20th will be paid a dividend of $0.2899 per share on Monday, June 25th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.31%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, June 19th. View iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF's Dividend History.
Has iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about EEM stock has been trending somewhat positive recently, InfoTrie reports. The research firm ranks the sentiment of press coverage by reviewing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF earned a media sentiment score of 1.0 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned news headlines about the exchange traded fund a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is extremely likely to have an impact on the company's share price in the next several days.
Are investors shorting iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF?
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF saw a decrease in short interest during the month of October. As of October 31st, there was short interest totalling 127,919,611 shares, a decrease of 6.5% from the October 15th total of 136,843,109 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 90,350,398 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.4 days. View iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF's Current Options Chain.
Who are iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF's key executives?
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF's management team includes the folowing people:
- Robert H. Silver, Independent Chairman of the Board (Age 58)
- Michael Arthur Latham, President, Director (Age 51)
- Jack Gee, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer (Age 57)
- Scott F. Radell, Executive Vice President (Age 48)
- Amy Schioldager, Executive Vice President (Age 56)
- Edward B. Baer, Chief Legal Officer, Vice President (Age 45)
- Ira P. Shapiro, Vice President (Age 52)
- Eilleen M. Clavere, Secretary (Age 61)
- Robert S. Kapito, Director (Age 59)
- Cecilia H. Herbert, Independent Director (Age 68)
Who are iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF's major shareholders?
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF's stock is owned by a number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include FMR LLC (2.34%), Lincoln National Corp (2.22%), Matthew Goff Investment Advisor LLC (1.46%), PNC Financial Services Group Inc. (1.40%), Bridgewater Associates LP (1.10%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.03%).
Which major investors are selling iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF stock?
EEM stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Glen Point Capital LLP, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Bessemer Group Inc., Tower Research Capital LLC TRC , Financial Counselors Inc., TIAA FSB, Toronto Dominion Bank and CIBC World Markets Inc..
Which major investors are buying iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF stock?
EEM stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Matthew Goff Investment Advisor LLC, FMR LLC, NWI Management LP, Cartica Management LLC, Canyon Capital Advisors LLC, Allianz Asset Management GmbH, First Republic Investment Management Inc. and Soros Fund Management LLC.
How do I buy shares of iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF?
Shares of EEM can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF's stock price today?
One share of EEM stock can currently be purchased for approximately $40.90.
What is iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF's official website?
How can I contact iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF?
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF's mailing address is 400 HOWARD STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, 94105, United States. The exchange traded fund can be reached via phone at +1-617-6621504.
MarketBeat Community Rating for iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA EEM)
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