Question 1

What is JEMA?

Accepted Answer

JEMA — JPMorgan ActiveBuilders Emerging Markets Equity ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the NASDAQ. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities and equity-related instruments that are tied economically to emerging markets. The equity securities and equity-related instruments in which it may invest include, but are not limited to, common stock, participation notes or other structured notes, and other instruments that provide economic exposure to on…

Question 2

What is the JEMA ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

JEMA last traded at $61.98 CAD on the NASDAQ. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the JEMA MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

JEMA has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.33% 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.

Question 4

What are JEMA annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

JEMA historical returns: YTD: -2.62%, 1-year: +37.61%, 3-year annualised: +25.13%, 5-year annualised: +8.44%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.13, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does JEMA pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, JEMA distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.31%. 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 JEMA invest in?

Accepted Answer

JEMA's top holdings include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (2330, 16.1%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (SSNLF, 9.2%), SK Hynix Inc (000660, 4.6%), Tencent Holdings Ltd (0700, 2.9%), MediaTek Inc (2454, 2.0%) — and 42 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown.

Question 7

What sectors does JEMA invest in?

Accepted Answer

JEMA's largest sector exposures are Technology (46.1%), Financial Services (21.1%), Consumer Cyclicals (7.9%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is JEMA? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

JEMA has approximately $1.79B 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 JEMA launched?

Accepted Answer

JEMA was launched on March 10, 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 JEMA in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

JEMA has a 1-year volatility of 22.68% and a beta of 1.03 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.13 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	$62.02	$62.14	$61.40	$61.98	$61.98	129,602
2026-09-30	$62.42	$62.42	$61.80	$61.89	$61.89	365,497
2026-09-29	$62.45	$62.70	$62.25	$62.61	$62.61	99,600
2026-09-28	$62.24	$62.62	$61.78	$62.41	$62.41	99,600
2026-09-25	$62.99	$63.28	$62.72	$63.08	$63.08	83,700
2026-09-24	$62.87	$62.87	$62.30	$62.50	$62.50	280,320
2026-09-23	$63.71	$63.71	$62.89	$62.90	$62.90	47,532
2026-09-22	$63.75	$64.39	$63.75	$64.17	$64.17	68,038
2026-09-21	$63.56	$64.14	$63.36	$64.05	$64.05	106,515
2026-09-18	$62.19	$62.36	$61.89	$62.34	$62.34	58,000

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	2330	Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.	16.07%
2	SSNLF	Samsung Electronics Co Ltd	9.23%
3	000660	SK Hynix Inc	4.62%
4	0700	Tencent Holdings Ltd	2.93%
5	2454	MediaTek Inc	2.05%
6	9988	Alibaba Group Holding Ltd	1.42%
7	PBR	Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR	1.19%
8	3711	ASE Industrial Holding Co Ltd	1.04%
9	9999	NetEase Inc	1.01%
10	402340	SK Square Co Ltd	0.82%

Sector	Weight
Technology	46.12%
Financial Services	21.09%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.94%
Industrials	6.75%
Communication Services	6.02%
Basic Materials	3.48%
Energy	3.21%
Consumer Defensive	2.00%
Healthcare	1.64%
Utilities	1.08%
Real Estate	0.66%

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