Question 1

What is CIEM?

Accepted Answer

CIEM — CI Emerging Markets Alpha ETF C$ Series — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the CIEM ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

CIEM last traded at $31.22 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the CIEM MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

CIEM has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0% 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%, CIEM is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are CIEM annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

CIEM historical returns: YTD: +21.41%, 1-year: +40.41%, 3-year annualised: +23.45%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.99, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does CIEM pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, CIEM distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 0.68%, paid quarterly. 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 CIEM invest in?

Accepted Answer

CIEM's top holdings include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (2330, 14.8%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930, 10.9%), SK Hynix Inc (000660, 9.1%), Tencent Holdings Ltd (0700, 3.1%), MediaTek Inc (2454, 2.6%) — 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 CIEM invest in?

Accepted Answer

CIEM's largest sector exposures are Technology (39.7%), Financial Services (24.8%), Consumer Cyclicals (8.4%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is CIEM? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

CIEM has approximately $147M 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 CIEM launched?

Accepted Answer

CIEM was launched on August 26, 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 CIEM in Canada?

Accepted Answer

CIEM trades on the TSX under the ticker CIEM. 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 CIEM?

Accepted Answer

CIEM has a 1-year volatility of 27.44% and a beta of 1.12 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.99 indicates moderate risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-08-14	$31.22	$31.22	$31.22	$31.22	$31.22	109
2026-08-13	$31.11	$31.44	$31.11	$31.32	$31.32	1,390
2026-08-12	$31.16	$31.19	$31.07	$31.07	$31.07	2,800
2026-08-11	$30.80	$30.84	$30.80	$30.84	$30.84	1,530
2026-08-10	$30.62	$30.69	$30.61	$30.69	$30.69	3,051
2026-08-07	$30.77	$30.79	$30.77	$30.79	$30.79	630
2026-08-06	$30.84	$30.84	$30.73	$30.73	$30.73	380
2026-08-05	$31.27	$31.27	$31.05	$31.05	$31.05	4,204
2026-08-04	$30.80	$31.14	$30.80	$31.14	$31.14	10,457
2026-07-31	$30.15	$30.15	$30.09	$30.09	$30.09	143,700

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	2330	Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.	14.81%
2	005930	Samsung Electronics Co Ltd	10.87%
3	000660	SK Hynix Inc	9.11%
4	0700	Tencent Holdings Ltd	3.10%
5	2454	MediaTek Inc	2.57%
6	D05	DBS Group Holdings Ltd	2.34%
7	STAN	Standard Chartered PLC	2.23%
8	3711	ASE Industrial Holding Co Ltd	1.99%
9	2308	Delta Electronics Inc	1.88%

Sector	Weight
Technology	39.72%
Financial Services	24.82%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.38%
Industrials	7.50%
Communication Services	6.86%
Basic Materials	5.99%
Energy	5.84%
Healthcare	0.88%
Real Estate	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%

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