State Street SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF

SPEM

Market cap $17.3B

The U.S. has added some of the world's largest solar ​and battery manufacturers to a list ‌of companies it believes are aiding China's military.

Asian equities fell on Tuesday as doubts over a Middle East ceasefire weighed on risk appetite, offsetting optimism around artificial intelligence funding and potential listings. MSCI's Asia-Pacific index excluding Japan slipped 0.6% after a volatile open.

Asia's smaller companies have delivered stronger returns than the region's large-cap stocks over the past five years, while also offering lower volatility and broader sector exposure, according to HSBC Asset Management. The firm said Asia small-cap stocks outperformed their large-cap counterparts by nearly 3% annualised at the index level over the period.

Two members of the U.S. House of ​Representatives on Monday will introduce ‌legislation to toughen a U.S. government ban on Chinese ​automakers from entering ​the American market just before ⁠President Donald Trump heads to China ​for talks.

CNBC's Dan Murphy delves into the Middle East's investment flows and provide insights on the global energy hub and the vast amounts of capital originating from the region on Access Middle East (12:00 – 13:00 SIN/HK). Please note this livestream is only available in Europe and India.

The Vanguard Total International Stock ETF gained nearly 37% in the past year. The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF did even better, with a 37.1% return in the past year.

It's smart to diversify your portfolio beyond just U.S. stocks. These ETFs will quickly and easily have you invested in hundreds, if not thousands, of international stocks.

As U.S. fund outflows hit a 16-year high and volatility spikes, emerging market ETFs offer a path to diversification and growth.

State Street SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF remains a buy, supported by strong technicals, low valuation, and robust global equity momentum. SPEM offers broad EM exposure, a low 0.07% expense ratio, and a 2.58% dividend yield, with $16.7 billion AUM and high liquidity. The portfolio is large-cap and growth-heavy, with 23% in Taiwan (notably TSM at 11%), 30% in China, and 18% in India, creating concentration risk.

SPEM has delivered a 32% gain over the past year, outpacing the S&P 500's 16% return by a wide margin.