iShares MSCI South Africa ETF vs iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF — how do they compare? iShares MSCI South Africa ETF trades at $62.98, while iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF trades at $78.16. The key difference: iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares MSCI South Africa ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EZA | IEMG | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $81.60 | $86.00 |
52-Week Low | $53.05 | $59.90 |
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IEMG is trading at $78.55, down 1.47% on the day amid bearish technical signals. The ETF shows strong recent performance with 35% gains over the past year, driven by emerging market inflows and AI-focused technology exposure. However, technical indicators show bearish momentum with moving averages signaling caution while oscillators remain neutral. The fund's 40% technology weighting and exposure to South Korean semiconductor stocks have been key drivers of recent outperformance.
The outlook for IEMG remains favorable given record emerging market inflows and attractive valuations relative to US equities, though concentration in tech/AI stocks and elevated volatility pose risks. The ETF's low 0.09% expense ratio and diversified exposure to 2,700 emerging market stocks provide cost-effective access to growth markets, but geopolitical tensions and regulatory concerns require monitoring.
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EZA is a country-specific ETF that tracks the South African equity market. It provides exposure to large and mid-cap companies across key sectors like materials and financials, with top holdings such as AngloGold Ashanti and Naspers.
Read more on EZA →IEMG tracks the MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Market Index, providing broad exposure to large, mid, and small-cap stocks across over 20 emerging market countries. It is designed as a low-cost core holding for investors seeking diversified growth from economies outside of developed markets.
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