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iShares MSCI Emerging Markets IMI ETF - XEC

ETF Overview

The fund seeks to provide long-term capital growth by replicating, to the extent possible, the performance of the MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Market Index, net of expenses.

The investment strategy of XEC is to invest primarily in shares of a U.S. iShares Fund (iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF) that seeks investment results that correspond generally to the applicable index.

Additional Index Information

The MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Market Index is an equity benchmark for international stock performance.

It is a capitalization-weighted index that aims to capture 99% of the (publicly available) total market capitalization.

Component companies are adjusted for available float and must meet objective criteria for inclusion to the index, taking into consideration unavailable strategic shareholders and limitations to foreign ownership.

Key ETF Data

Fundamentals
Category (main) Emerging Markets Equity - Broad Market
Underlying Index MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Market Index (USD)
ETF Structure Passive type. Endeavours to return the Index return before fees/costs
Asset Class Equity
Region Emerging Markets
Issuer iShares Canada by Blackrock
ETF Home Page Available here
Fund Facts
Inception Date 10 April 2013
Total Holdings 1 (1,851) *
Distribution Frequency Semi-Annual
Leverage None
Significant Currency Exposure Yes
Currency Hedging No

* The US iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF has 1,851 holdings (May 2013)

Fees
Management Fee 0.35%
Management Expense Ratio (MER) Unknown
Trading Information
Ticker XEC
Exchange TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange)
Currency CAD
Eligibility
Eligibility * RRSP, RRIF, RESP, TFSA, DPSP, RDSP
DRIP available ** Yes
PACC Plan available ** No
SWP available ** No

* Always check eligibility with your plan operator as plans and accounts can differ

** Not all brokers can facilitate these plans. Check with your broker.

Current Price, Fund Performance, Yield, NAV, Charts etc

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iShares US: iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF

iShares US includes a wealth of data on the iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF, including:

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