Question 1

What is EMXC?

Accepted Answer

EMXC — iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the NASDAQ. The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its index. The index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization-weighted index that captures large- and mid-capitalization stocks across 23 of the 24 Emerging Markets countries, e…

Question 2

What is the EMXC ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

EMXC last traded at $99.34 CAD on the NASDAQ. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the EMXC MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

EMXC has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.25% 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 0.25%, EMXC is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are EMXC annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

EMXC historical returns: YTD: -2.38%, 1-year: +54.56%, 3-year annualised: +29.28%, 5-year annualised: +13.11%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.11, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does EMXC pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, EMXC distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.96%. 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 EMXC invest in?

Accepted Answer

EMXC's top holdings include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (2330, 19.3%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930, 9.5%), SK Hynix Inc (000660, 7.3%), MediaTek Inc (2454, 2.2%), Samsung Electronics Co Pref (005935, 1.2%) — and 537 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown.

Question 7

What sectors does EMXC invest in?

Accepted Answer

EMXC's largest sector exposures are Technology (52.4%), Financial Services (18.6%), Industrials (6.3%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is EMXC? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

EMXC has approximately $25.91B 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 EMXC launched?

Accepted Answer

EMXC was launched on July 18, 2017, giving it a 9-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 EMXC in Canada?

Accepted Answer

EMXC trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker EMXC. 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 EMXC?

Accepted Answer

EMXC has a 1-year volatility of 28.34% and a beta of 1.22 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.11 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
2026-10-01	$99.19	$99.53	$98.21	$99.34	$99.34	1,556,721
2026-09-30	$99.71	$99.80	$98.89	$99.08	$99.08	2,646,298
2026-09-29	$100.12	$100.36	$99.60	$100.35	$100.35	1,261,978
2026-09-28	$99.82	$100.14	$98.54	$99.73	$99.73	2,211,708
2026-09-25	$101.01	$101.45	$100.40	$101.15	$101.15	1,388,900
2026-09-24	$100.32	$100.51	$99.41	$99.76	$99.76	1,727,508
2026-09-23	$101.56	$101.65	$100.22	$100.43	$100.43	1,990,434
2026-09-22	$101.32	$102.72	$101.32	$102.50	$102.50	2,683,404
2026-09-21	$101.32	$102.27	$101.02	$102.09	$102.09	1,383,998
2026-09-18	$99.02	$99.33	$98.49	$99.24	$99.24	1,932,400

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	2330	Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.	19.31%
2	005930	Samsung Electronics Co Ltd	9.49%
3	000660	SK Hynix Inc	7.27%
4	2454	MediaTek Inc	2.24%
5	005935	Samsung Electronics Co Pref	1.22%
6	2308	Delta Electronics Inc	1.13%
7	2317	Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd	0.97%
8	HDFCBANK	HDFC Bank Limited	0.86%
9	402340	SK Square Co Ltd	0.77%
10	3711	ASE Industrial Holding Co Ltd	0.73%

Sector	Weight
Technology	52.38%
Financial Services	18.61%
Industrials	6.31%
Basic Materials	5.81%
Consumer Cyclicals	3.77%
Energy	3.46%
Communication Services	2.81%
Consumer Defensive	2.31%
Healthcare	1.93%
Utilities	1.81%
Real Estate	0.79%

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