IEMG / State Street Slashes Fees on Portfolio Suite ETFs

Hartford Funds launched its Hartford Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF (ROAM) back in 2015. The multifactor fund tracks an index that targets emerging more_horizontal

Emerging markets have been disappointing in the past decade, but there is potential for a turnaround due to cheap valuations and underinvestment. iSha more_horizontal

Today, State Street Global Advisors cut the fees on 10 of its already-rock-bottom-priced “Portfolio” ETFs representing core asset classes. Most no more_horizontal

Emerging markets generally have more risk than developed markets. However, there's a lot of variation in returns among funds representing the space, i more_horizontal

Emerging markets have struggled on a relative basis in 2023, and I reiterate my hold rating. IEMG is a low-cost option for long-term investors seeking more_horizontal

Despite Volatility, Markets Post Gains in Q1 Despite bank failures and uncertainty regarding monetary policy and interest rates, equities posted gains more_horizontal

Emerging markets have outperformed the broad market since late October last year, but the relative rally has stalled. EM, heavy in Financials and Tech more_horizontal

IEMG invests in large-cap stocks in the emerging markets. The fund's valuation is not expensive based on the Buffett Indicator. more_horizontal