iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF (EMXC) Review & Analysis
- +4.5% in September (total return), ahead of the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
- Investors withdrew a net $35m (-8.2% of the fund).
- The unit price closed the month at $42.71, 7% below its 12-month high (range $28.79 to $46.06).
About EMXC
EMXC is an international shares ETF from iShares, listed on the ASX since June 2024. With $395m under management it is number 76 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.25% a year, about $25 on every $10,000 invested, cheaper than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.
Its largest holdings are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and SK hynix Inc, and the top 10 make up 42% of the fund. By sector it leans towards information technology (57%) and financials (19%). Taiwan is the biggest country exposure at 40%.
Over the past year it returned +42.4%, against +10.4% for the median international shares ETF. Broad, low-cost funds like this are often used as a core holding in a core and satellite portfolio.
EMXC distributions and dividend dates
EMXC pays distributions half-yearly, usually going ex-distribution in January and July, with payment about 12 days after the ex-date. (Pattern estimated from recent payments.)
The latest distribution was $0.298 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 1 July 2026 and paid on 13 July 2026. To receive it you need to own EMXC before the ex-date.
Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 1.4%. Distributions vary and past payments are not a guide to future ones.
From ASX announcements, updated nightly. See every ETF in the dividend calendar.
Compare EMXC with
| Fee | 0.25% | 0.48% |
| 1 year | +42.4% | +6.0% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | +5.8% |
| Size | $395m | $2.2bn |
| Fee | 0.25% | 0.69% |
| 1 year | +42.4% | +21.2% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | +8.2% |
| Size | $395m | $1.8bn |
| Fee | 0.25% | 0.69% |
| 1 year | +42.4% | +39.6% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | +14.7% |
| Size | $395m | $839m |
| Fee | 0.25% | 0.35% |
| 1 year | +42.4% | +23.0% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | – |
| Size | $395m | $208m |
EMXC price by TradingView
| Stock Code | EMXC |
|---|---|
| Fund Manager | iShares |
| Asset Class | International shares |
| AUM | $395m |
| MER (%) | 0.25% |
| Net flows (Sep) | −$35m |
| Last Price | $42.71 |
| 52-Week Range | $28.79 – $46.06 |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 0.15% |
| Listing Date | 13/06/2024 |
| Exchange | ASX |
| Index tracked | MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index |
| Issuer website | iShares ↗ |
Performance (% return)
$10,000 invested…
Value at 30 September 2026 with distributions reinvested, before tax and brokerage.
Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.
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