The iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (IXUS +1.32%) provides broad global exposure, whereas the iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG +1.89%) targets specific growth and volatility within developing economies.
Both funds offer low-cost access to non-U.S. equities, yet they serve different roles in a portfolio. While IXUS covers the entire international landscape, IEMG focuses exclusively on emerging markets, leading to distinct risk profiles and sector concentrations for investors looking to diversify outside domestic borders.
Snapshot (cost & size)
MetricIXUSIEMGIssueriSharesiSharesExpense ratio0.07%0.09%1-yr return (as of May 6, 2026)35.6%52.1%Dividend yield2.9%2.2%Beta0.770.72AUM$56.5 billion$155.0 billion
Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the…
