Investors Retreat From Emerging Markets ETF

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The $41.13 billion EEM holds nearly 860 stocks. The ETF devotes nearly 52% of its combined weight to the technology and financial services sectors. Consumer discretionary and materials stocks combine for over 17%.

“EEM has over $40 billion in assets. More than 26 percent of the portfolio is dedicated to China, 15.5 percent to South Korea and 11 percent to Taiwan. Banks, internet companies and semiconductor firms are the top industries among the fund’s holdings,” notes Bloomberg.

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