What is the MSCI Emerging Markets minimum volatility (USD) index?

MSCI EMERGING MARKETS MINIMUM VOLATILITY (USD) INDEX The MSCI Emerging Markets (EM) Minimum Volatility (USD) Index aims to reflect the performance characteristics of a minimum variance strategy applied to large and mid cap equities across 26 Emerging Markets countries*. The index is calculated by optimizing the MSCI

What is the MSCI Emerging Markets Index?

The MSCI Emerging Markets Index captures large and mid cap representation across 24 Emerging Markets (EM) countries*. With 1,375 constituents, the index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country. For a complete description of the index methodology, please see Index methodology - MSCI.

Which ETFs mirror the MSCI Emerging Markets Index?

For example, the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF (EEM) invests at least 80% of its assets in stocks and American depositary receipts included in the index. There are several other ETFs that mirror the MSCI Emerging Market Index, but the iShares fund is by far the largest.