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 $92.27 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: -9.33%, 1-year: +34.03%, 3-year annualised: +26.01%, 5-year annualised: +10.63%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.14, 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 2.00%. 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, 19.7%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930, 7.8%), SK Hynix Inc (000660, 5.5%), MediaTek Inc (2454, 2.1%), Delta Electronics Inc (2308, 1.1%) — 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 (48.3%), Financial Services (18.8%), Industrials (6.6%). 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 $24.48B 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 28.70% and a beta of 1.20 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.14 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
2026-10-16	$93.79	$93.79	$92.03	$92.27	$92.27	3,080,100
2026-10-15	$92.66	$94.12	$92.13	$94.06	$94.06	5,738,658
2026-10-14	$95.73	$96.18	$94.99	$95.11	$95.11	3,573,467
2026-10-13	$96.40	$97.26	$96.33	$97.23	$97.23	1,843,493
2026-10-12	$98.62	$98.69	$97.92	$98.05	$98.05	1,257,023
2026-10-09	$99.45	$99.45	$98.67	$99.02	$99.02	1,439,000
2026-10-08	$99.00	$99.28	$97.67	$98.22	$98.22	2,118,400
2026-10-07	$100.26	$100.83	$99.71	$100.48	$100.48	1,982,332
2026-10-06	$102.70	$102.79	$101.87	$101.89	$101.89	2,857,594
2026-10-05	$102.62	$103.00	$102.33	$102.75	$102.75	2,797,975

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	2330	Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.	19.75%
2	005930	Samsung Electronics Co Ltd	7.81%
3	000660	SK Hynix Inc	5.46%
4	2454	MediaTek Inc	2.10%
5	2308	Delta Electronics Inc	1.08%
6	005935	Samsung Electronics Co Pref	1.06%
7	2317	Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd	0.97%
8	HDFCBANK	HDFC Bank Limited	0.91%
9	ICICIBANK	ICICI Bank Limited	0.84%
10	RELIANCE	Reliance Industries Limited	0.82%

Sector	Weight
Technology	48.34%
Financial Services	18.80%
Industrials	6.65%
Basic Materials	6.29%
Energy	3.91%
Consumer Cyclicals	3.64%
Communication Services	3.00%
Consumer Defensive	2.36%
Utilities	2.06%
Healthcare	1.98%
Real Estate	0.82%

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iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China (EMXC : NASDAQ)

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