Question 1

What is CEMI?

Accepted Answer

CEMI — CIBC Emerging Markets Equity Index ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the CEMI ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

CEMI last traded at $30.25 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the CEMI MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

CEMI has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.22% per year. This fee is automatically deducted from the fund's assets, so you never pay it directly — but it does reduce your net returns over time. At 0.22%, CEMI is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are CEMI annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

CEMI historical returns: YTD: +25.41%, 1-year: +57.59%, 3-year annualised: +25.15%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.26, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does CEMI pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, CEMI distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.38%, paid annually. Distributions may include dividends, interest, capital gains, or return of capital depending on the fund's holdings. In a TFSA or RRSP, distributions are sheltered from tax.

Question 6

What does CEMI invest in?

Accepted Answer

CEMI's top holdings include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (2330, 13.1%), iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM, 7.4%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930, 5.6%), SK Hynix Inc (000660, 3.7%), iShares MSCI China A ETF (CNYA, 3.5%) — and 4 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar EM GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does CEMI invest in?

Accepted Answer

CEMI's largest sector exposures are Technology (36.9%), Financial Services (19.4%), Consumer Cyclicals (9.6%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is CEMI? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

CEMI has approximately $216M in assets under management (AUM). Larger AUM generally means better liquidity, tighter bid-ask spreads, and a lower risk of the fund being wound down.

Question 9

When was CEMI launched?

Accepted Answer

CEMI was launched on September 13, 2021, giving it a 5-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 10

How do I buy CEMI in Canada?

Accepted Answer

CEMI trades on the TSX under the ticker CEMI. You can buy it through any Canadian brokerage, including Wealthsimple Trade (commission-free), Questrade, TD Direct Investing, RBC Direct, and CIBC Investor's Edge. It can be held in a TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, or taxable account.

Question 11

How risky is CEMI?

Accepted Answer

CEMI has a 1-year volatility of 21.57% and a beta of 1.03 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.26 indicates solid risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-06-04	$29.91	$30.25	$29.91	$30.25	$30.25	3,101
2026-06-03	$30.63	$30.63	$30.37	$30.47	$30.47	12,664
2026-06-02	$30.53	$30.74	$30.53	$30.74	$30.74	800
2026-06-01	$30.06	$30.61	$30.06	$30.43	$30.43	3,921
2026-05-29	$29.85	$29.85	$29.73	$29.74	$29.74	1,450
2026-05-28	$29.45	$29.69	$29.45	$29.69	$29.69	3,301
2026-05-27	$29.83	$30.00	$29.69	$29.77	$29.77	13,277
2026-05-26	$29.17	$29.68	$29.17	$29.45	$29.45	16,936
2026-05-25	$28.95	$28.95	$28.94	$28.95	$28.95	1,031
2026-05-22	$28.56	$28.75	$28.55	$28.55	$28.55	2,400

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	2330	Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.	13.12%
2	EEM	iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF	7.40%
3	005930	Samsung Electronics Co Ltd	5.57%
4	000660	SK Hynix Inc	3.74%
5	CNYA	iShares MSCI China A ETF	3.52%
6	0700	Tencent Holdings Ltd	3.01%
7	9988	Alibaba Group Holding Ltd	2.19%
8	2308	Delta Electronics Inc	1.05%
9	2454	MediaTek Inc	0.99%

Sector	Weight
Technology	36.86%
Financial Services	19.44%
Consumer Cyclicals	9.59%
Industrials	7.58%
Communication Services	6.91%
Basic Materials	6.49%
Energy	4.08%
Consumer Defensive	2.99%
Healthcare	2.88%
Utilities	2.13%
Real Estate	1.04%

CIBC Emerging Markets Equity Index ETF (CEMI : TSX)

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