SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF

SPEM

Market cap $14.2B

Overview Fund Activity

46.91 USD

+0.27

0.58%

At close Updated Sep 17, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

0.58%

5 days

2.33%

1 month

4.97%

3 months

11.85%

6 months

15.46%

Year to date

22.7%

1 year

21.84%

5 years

26%

10 years

70.33%

0

Funds holding %

of 7,463 funds

–

Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

98% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 99 | Existing positions closed: 50

44% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 385 | Existing positions reduced: 268

18% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $7.75B [Q1] → $9.17B (+$1.42B) [Q2]

16% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 55 [Q1] → 64 (+9) [Q2]

4% more funds holding

Funds holding: 823 [Q1] → 852 (+29) [Q2]

0.44% more ownership

Funds ownership: 74.45% [Q1] → 74.89% (+0.44%) [Q2]

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Financial journalist opinion

SPEM: Emerging Markets, A Quiet 2025 Leader, Eyeing All-Time Highs

Emerging markets like China and Brazil show strong relative strength and attractive valuations, making SPEM a compelling buy for 2025. SPEM offers broad, low-cost exposure to large-cap, growth-oriented emerging market equities, with a 2.54% yield and low volatility. Despite seasonally weak months ahead, SPEM's technical momentum is robust, with shares breaking above key resistance and approaching all-time highs.

SPEM: Emerging Markets, A Quiet 2025 Leader, Eyeing All-Time Highs

Emerging Markets Comeback Story Could Be in Early Stages

When it comes to equities exposure, U.S. large-caps continue to garner the lion's share of capital allocations. However, emerging markets (EM) could finally be in the throes of a comeback.

Emerging Markets Comeback Story Could Be in Early Stages

Zacks Investment Research

Momentum Builds for Emerging Market: ETFs in Focus

Emerging markets are drawing billions in fresh inflows as U.S. debt fears, tariffs and inflation shake investor confidence.

Momentum Builds for Emerging Market: ETFs in Focus

SPEM: Emerging Markets Are Shifting: We Can't Ignore It

A clear logic: high nominal yields but low real rates compress the U.S. risk premium, and push capital toward emerging markets. How will SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF react? I believe SPEM could benefit from this trend, given its strong exposure to China, India, and Taiwan (72.35%). That's because SPEM is positively correlated with EM currencies, and negatively with the U.S. dollar (DXY).

SPEM: Emerging Markets Are Shifting: We Can't Ignore It

Top 4 ETFs for China Exposure After Tariff Relief

After a tumultuous period for markets in which the Trump administration raised tariffs on goods imported from China to 145%, news of an apparent deal with the Chinese government brought the tariff level down to 30% as of mid-May 2025. The S&P 500 seemed to breathe a sigh of relief at this news, turning positive year-to-date (YTD) after a significant drop in April.

Top 4 ETFs for China Exposure After Tariff Relief

SPEM: High Risk, Weak Growth, And Less Compelling Opportunities

SPEM's high exposure to China and its economic challenges, along with potential Trump administration tariffs, create significant risks for the fund's performance. Despite a positive 2024, SPEM underperformed the S&P 500, delivering lower returns since inception and exhibiting higher downside risk. The Federal Reserve's likely pause on rate cuts and a stronger U.S. dollar will further pressure SPEM's fund price.

SPEM: High Risk, Weak Growth, And Less Compelling Opportunities

SPEM: Here Comes China

SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF is a low-cost ETF with exposure to high-potential micro-cap companies in emerging markets. The Fund has benefited in recent days from its 30% exposure to Chinese equities as the Chinese government announced stimulus measures. While risks exist, particularly if China fails to sustain its stimulus efforts, I maintain my buy recommendation for SPEM given its current momentum and potential upside.

SPEM: Here Comes China

SPEM: Diversify Into Emerging Markets

Stretched valuations in US equity markets raise concern and suggest investors should look globally for investment opportunities. The SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF is a solid low-cost investment vehicle providing exposure to the investable universe in Emerging Markets. SPEM's ability to invest in smaller-cap equities allows it to outperform other EM funds that focus solely on large- and mid-cap equities.

If Korea's Stock Market Follows Japan, Many Emerging Markets Funds Won't Have It

By Jeff Weniger, CFA, Head of Equity Strategy Key Takeaways South Korea's classification as an “emerging” or “developed” market affects funds' allocations, with some emerging markets funds having no exposure to the country. The “Korea Discount” refers to the low valuations placed on South Korea's stocks relative to stocks in other countries.

Zacks Investment Research

Unlock Opportunities With Emerging Market ETFs

Supported by the ongoing U.S.-led global economic growth, the macroeconomic outlook for emerging markets seems to be improving since late 2023. Encouraging indicators favoring the growth potential of EMs can result in investors shifting their focus away from the latter.

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