State Street SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Carbon Aware ETF (WEMG) Review & Analysis
- +1.4% in September (total return), ahead of the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
- Investors added a net $1.5m (4.8% of the fund).
- The unit price closed the month at $29.13, 9% below its 12-month high (range $26.96 to $31.88).
About WEMG
WEMG is an international shares ETF from State Street (SPDR), listed on the ASX since November 2013. With $32m under management it is number 189 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.35% a year, about $35 on every $10,000 invested, cheaper than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.
Its largest holdings are Taiwan Semicon Man, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd and China Construction Bank Corp, and the top 10 make up 29% of the fund. By sector it leans towards information technology (36%) and financials (32%). Taiwan is the biggest country exposure at 37%.
Over five years it has returned +6.5% a year including distributions, against +8.8% for the median international shares ETF. With its focus on ethical & esg, it is the kind of fund many investors use as a smaller satellite holding alongside a diversified core.
WEMG distributions and dividend dates
WEMG pays distributions yearly, usually going ex-distribution in June, with payment about 14 days after the ex-date. (Pattern estimated from recent payments.)
The latest distribution was $2.0766 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 29 June 2026 and paid on 13 July 2026. To receive it you need to own WEMG before the ex-date.
Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 7.3%. 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 WEMG with
| Fee | 0.35% | 0.07% |
| 1 year | +6.8% | +7.6% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +6.5% | +9.3% |
| Size | $32m | $858m |
| Fee | 0.35% | 0.10% |
| 1 year | +6.8% | +14.7% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +6.5% | +7.3% |
| Size | $32m | $410m |
| Fee | 0.35% | 0.48% |
| 1 year | +6.8% | +6.0% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +6.5% | +5.8% |
| Size | $32m | $2.2bn |
| Fee | 0.35% | 0.69% |
| 1 year | +6.8% | +21.2% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +6.5% | +8.2% |
| Size | $32m | $1.8bn |
WEMG price by TradingView
| Stock Code | WEMG |
|---|---|
| Fund Manager | State Street (SPDR) |
| Asset Class | International shares |
| AUM | $32m |
| MER (%) | 0.35% |
| Net flows (Sep) | +$1.5m |
| Last Price | $29.13 |
| 52-Week Range | $26.96 – $31.88 |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 0.27% |
| Listing Date | 04/11/2013 |
| Exchange | ASX |
| Index tracked | S&P Emerging LargeMidCap Carbon Aware Index |
| Issuer website | State Street (SPDR) ↗ |
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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