iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF vs Altria Group Inc — how do they compare? iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF trades at $80.81, while Altria Group Inc trades at $65.03 (market cap $114.13B). The key difference: Altria Group Inc pays a 6.2% dividend while iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF pays none, and iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Altria Group Inc nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| IEMG | MO | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $86.00 | $74.92 |
52-Week Low | $61.76 | $54.72 |
Market Cap | — | $114.13B |
Enterprise Value | — | $136.34B |
Dividend Yield | — | 6.2% |
Signals from Pluang's Aura AI — not financial advice
IEMG trades at $79.99, up 0.81% today, with a bullish technical signal from moving averages but neutral oscillators. The ETF focuses on emerging markets with a 0.09% expense ratio and a 40% technology weighting, driven by AI-related stocks in South Korea and Taiwan. Recent news highlights strong inflows and outperformance versus U.S. benchmarks, though volatility remains elevated.
Outlook is positive due to attractive valuations and growth in emerging markets, but risks include concentration in tech, geopolitical tensions, and higher volatility. Analysts note potential for gains but advise caution after a 39% surge over the past year.
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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.
Read more on IEMG →Altria comprises Philip Morris USA, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, John Middleton, Helix Innovations, and Philip Morris Capital, although the company plans to wind down Philip Morris Capital by the end of 2022. It holds a 10% interest in the world's largest brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev. Through its tobacco subsidiaries, Altria holds the leading position in cigarettes and smokeless tobacco in the United States and the number-two spot in machine-made cigars. The company's Marlboro brand is the leading cigarette brand in the U.S. with a 43% share in 2020. Altria holds strategic investments in JUUL Labs (35% economic interest) and Cronos (42%).
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