The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA: EEM ) has returned more than 24% so far this year. That outpaces the S&P 500 SPDR Trust ETF’s ( SPY ) 12.0% total return and trounces the average U.S. stock’s mere 8% 2025 advance.Freelance Financial Writer | Investments | Markets | Personal Finance | RetirementI create written content used in various formats including articles, blogs, emails, and social media for financial advisors and investment firms in a cost-efficient way. My passion is putting a narrati ...

Emerging markets are now up by more than 20% YTD. It's the best start to a year since 2017, and on a relative basis, the iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA: IEMG ) is leaving the S&P 500 inFreelance Financial Writer | Investments | Markets | Personal Finance | RetirementI create written content used in various formats including articles, blogs, emails, and social media for financial advisors and investment firms in a cost-efficient way. My passion is putting a narrative to financial data. Work ...