iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF (EMXC)

Cary Street Partners Financial LLC cut its stake in shares of iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF (NASDAQ: EMXC) by 75.5% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 3,792 shares of the company's stock after selling 11,676 shares

Bare Financial Services Inc lifted its stake in shares of iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF (NASDAQ: EMXC) by 7.7% during the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 143,559 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 10,303 shares

The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF invests in emerging markets such as Taiwan, India, and South Korea. While recent headlines suggest tariffs on China will be reduced by 10%, they remain elevated at 47%, with tensions between the U.S. and China likely to simmer. Against this backdrop, EMXC offers investors the opportunity to benefit from attractive emerging markets valuations while mitigating the risk of new China tariffs.

Adventist Health System West sold 837,660 shares of EMXC valued at $52.9 million in the quarter. The change represented 8.6% of 13F reportable assets under management.

Emerging markets investing has had an overall positive year in 2025. Entering the year, with many U.S. investors underweight foreign equities, some market watchers anticipated big opportunities abroad.

Getting emerging market exposure is a viable option in the current market environment. That's especially so given the global de-dollarization and prospect of further rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

The artificial intelligence sector is showing critical warning signs that suggest a significant correction may be approaching. Recent market analysis reveals that AI stocks, particularly the “Magnificent Seven,” have been making lower highs since December 2024, diverging from broader market performance – a pattern that historically precedes major corrections.

Emerging market investing has long been dominated by China's outsized role. The country once accounted for roughly 30%-40% of many EM indexes.

EMXC benefits from global supply chain shifts and friendshoring, focusing on high-growth emerging markets, especially India, South Korea, and Brazil. The fund is heavily weighted in tech (notably TSMC) and financials, offering exposure to digital growth and resilient banking sectors in emerging economies. Despite strong tailwinds, EMXC's concentration risks, currency exposure, and diluted focus make its risk/reward profile less compelling than sector-specific ETFs.

With the launch of its 41st U.S.-listed ETF, Dimensional's newest fund covers emerging markets while excluding China. The Dimensional Emerging Markets ex China Core Equity ETF (DEXC) lists on the NYSE Arca with an expense ratio of 0.43%.

China ETFs have surged on the back of a blitz of stimulus measures by the country's government to revive the world's second-largest economy.

EMXC is an emerging markets fund excluding China, and this will avoid the risk of China as China's economy is going through challenging times. Tensions between China and the U.S. will result in ongoing global supply chain readjustment, and many emerging markets will benefit. Geographical allocation to Taiwan and South Korea provides exposure to vibrant technology industry, with expense ratio lower than EEM.

Emerging market stocks to buy offer access to fast-growing economies and global growth drivers. Emerging economies are projected to grow over 4% this year, compared to just 2% for developed economies.

Global equity ETFs have seen a steady drumbeat of inflows all year long, but one major player has been left out of the party. China has climbed a great wall of worry for years – with a property debt crisis, a disastrous equity slump, and a slow exit from COVID-19 restrictions.

April was a relatively quiet month for ETFs across the board. U.S. equity inflows took a breather.

In recent years, the U.S. stock market has given significant attention to technology stocks, particularly to companies leading the artificial intelligence revolution like NVIDIA. After making new all-time highs, NVIDIA is now the "consensus" investment today, which leaves investors looking for the next opportunity.