What is EEMA and what does it track?

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia ETF (EEMA) is an exchange-traded fund focused on the Pacific/Asia ex-Japan Stk sector, managing $1.88B in assets. The fund has been trading since 2012-02-08. The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securi...

How large is EEMA and what does it cost to hold?

EEMA currently manages $1.88B in assets. The annual expense ratio (TER) is 0.49%, deducted directly from fund assets. Portfolio turnover stands at 17%, reflecting how frequently holdings are replaced within a year. Lower expense ratios compound favorably over time – a 0.08% TER on a 10-year holding period adds up to meaningfully less drag than a 0.5% fund.

What are the largest holdings in EEMA?

The three largest holdings are PDD (0.9%), YUMC (0.3%), HTHT (0.1%). Concentration in the top holdings means single-name events in these positions can have an outsized effect on the ETF's price.

Does EEMA pay dividends or distributions?

EEMA currently distributes a yield of 0.96%. ETF distributions are typically passed through from dividends and interest generated by the underlying holdings. The actual payout frequency depends on the fund structure – most sector ETFs distribute quarterly.

What is EEMA's historical performance?

Reported performance for EEMA: year-to-date 13.08%, 3-year cumulative 14.83%, 5-year cumulative 2.78%. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Returns reflect price changes only and may differ from total return figures that include distributions.

What is the current trend signal for EEMA?

As of the most recent session, EEMA closed at $116.38. The swing trend is positive with ADX at 0.4 (weak trend strength). Momentum is bullish and has been running for 2 trading days. A Golden Cross is in place All data is updated once per trading day after the US market closes.

When was the last Trendchange signal for EEMA?

The most recent Trendchange signal for EEMA fired on 13.08.26 at $116.13. The position has been open for 12 trading days. Performance after 10 days: +0.38%. The system's historical edge across 46 tracked signals is -1.37%. Trendchange signals are based on proprietary moving average crossover logic applied to end-of-day price data.

EEMA – iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia ETF

ETF

Pacific/Asia ex-Japan Stk | Inception: 2012-02-08

Quick Stats

Trend Signal

$116.38

Last Close

Official EOD price – basis for all calculations

▲ Long

Swing Trend

Moving average structure confirms uptrend – bulls in control

-1.37%

Signal Edge

Negative edge across 2 signals – current market regime unfavorable for this signal

0.4

Trend Strength (ADX)

Weak / ranging – trend signals less reliable

Last Trendchange Signal

13.08.26

Date

Signal entry date

$116.13

Entry Price

Closing price at signal date

12d

Days Held

Trading days since signal

+0.38%

+10d

Return after 10 trading days

-0.34%

+20d

Return after 20 trading days

+1.1%

+30d

Return after 30 trading days

–

+60d

Not yet reached

Trend Overview

EMA21 Cross – Directional Shift Composite Score: 0 / 7

EEMA has just crossed the 21-day EMA at $116.31, now trading above the line. Bulls have reclaimed a key reference. Whether this becomes a sustained move or a failed breakout depends on momentum confirming in the sessions ahead.

What to watch

The cross is a signal, not a confirmation. Watch for a successful retest of the EMA21 from above – that would be the higher-confidence entry.

EEMA Price Chart

Technical Trend Analysis

As of 07.10.2026 · Close: $116.38 · ATR14: $1.55

EMA21 Cross – Directional Shift Composite Score: 0 / 7

What to watch

The cross is a signal, not a confirmation. Watch for a successful retest of the EMA21 from above – that would be the higher-confidence entry.

Indicator	Signal	Detail
Swing Trend	▲ Long	Primary directional bias
Momentum	▲ Up · 2d	Strength: 0.00 – Fading
Trend Strength (ADX)	0.4 – Weak	ADX38: 5.8
Volatility (HV30)	18.1% – Calm	HV90: 25.8% \| HV180: 26.8%
Vola Compression	None	Normal range
MA Structure	Golden Cross ✓	Stack: Fully aligned – bullish stack
EMA21 Distance	~0 ATR – Near line	EMA21: $116.31
GD200 Extension	4.6 ATR – Normal	GD20: -0.3 \| GD50: 0.2 \| GD100: 0.6

⚠️ Momentum Fading

Upward momentum has been running 2 days but strength is declining (0.00). The trend is intact but losing energy.

⚪ Trend Strength – ADX14: 0.4 (Weak)

Weak or ranging market. ADX38: 5.8. Trend-following signals carry lower reliability.

🔻 Volatility Calm

HV30: 18.1% | HV90: 25.8% | HV180: 26.8%. Short-term vol is below its 90-day average. Calmer conditions favour tighter setups.

⭐ Golden Cross – Long-term Bullish

Golden Cross in place. GD50 $115.94 above GD200 $108.58 by 6.78%. Long-term structure is bullish. MA stack: Fully aligned – bullish stack.

⚡ EMA21 – Fresh Cross

Price has just crossed the 21-day EMA at $116.31, now trading above. Often marks a near-term directional shift.

📐 Key Price Levels & ATR Distance

GD20: $116.96 (-0.3 ATR) | GD50: $115.94 (0.2 ATR) | GD100: $115.31 (0.6 ATR) | GD200: $108.58 (4.6 ATR). ATR14: $1.55.

Monthly Performance History

Year	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Total
2012		-0.12	-2.10	0.10	-10.27	6.32	0.51	-1.05	7.02	-1.19	1.49	5.08	6.44
2013	-3.38	-1.33	-2.54	3.49	-1.65	-7.47	2.92	-3.41	5.10	3.74	1.36	0.66	-1.25
2014	-3.88	6.95	2.13	-0.68	3.25	1.40	1.86	1.61	-5.91	3.10	0.65	0.19	6.85
2015	1.58	2.87	-0.04	5.63	-3.60	-3.89	-7.77	-8.59	3.15	6.87	-4.30	-3.18	-10.48
2016	-3.31	0.23	7.72	-1.05	-0.87	3.99	3.98	2.13	2.60	-3.26	-3.19	-1.27	9.06
2017	6.45	2.33	2.62	1.46	4.07	1.15	4.91	1.13	-0.17	4.53	-0.54	T 2.86	41.76
2018	5.69	-5.44	T 0.89	0.19	-0.65	T -6.28	3.17	T -0.64	-0.54	-10.62	T 1.87	-5.59	-17.72
2019	T 9.31	0.71	1.93	0.91	-8.55	T 4.79	-4.13	-0.68	T 2.97	4.43	-0.70	7.64	19.26
2020	-8.14	-2.91	-14.25	T 11.52	5.88	4.80	7.74	3.18	-3.04	T 1.77	6.83	4.51	22.62
2021	3.40	-1.40	-4.56	T 0.17	T 1.01	-1.40	-6.57	1.24	T -4.89	T 1.52	-4.25	0.66	-5.04
2022	T -1.94	-4.16	-3.94	T -6.57	0.66	T -2.30	-0.76	T -0.84	-12.09	-5.84	T 17.37	-1.61	-21.63
2023	8.76	-9.28	1.16	T -2.36	T 4.23	1.17	5.34	-5.53	-4.53	-3.39	T 6.41	1.07	9.33
2024	-3.56	T 4.18	1.95	T 0.09	3.10	1.41	0.48	T 2.80	9.41	-4.47	-3.10	-3.32	10.35
2025	1.40	T 2.05	2.33	T -0.78	4.40	6.37	1.38	3.18	7.21	3.48	-3.53	T 1.22	31.70
2026	3.91	5.62	-8.53	T 13.93	7.11	-2.89	-3.12	T 4.37	-0.61	0.31			20.21

T A T badge marks a Trendchange signal in that month. Hover for entry price.

EEMA - Trendchange Chart

Trendchange Signal History

The last 10 Trendchange signals for EEMA:

Date	Entry Price	Days Held	+10d	+20d	+30d	+60d
13.08.26	$116.13	12d	+0.38%	-0.34%	+1.1%	+0%
14.04.26	$105.01	49d	+3.59%	+10.9%	+6.06%	+6.06%
30.12.25	$94.21	38d	+4.53%	+9.28%	+5.71%	+5.71%
24.04.25	$73.29	26d	+2.67%	+6.79%	+6.34%	+6.34%
05.02.25	$73.11	34d	+3.75%	+0.1%	+0.1%	+0.1%
20.08.24	$73.43	12d	-2.48%	-2.34%	-2.34%	-2.34%
29.04.24	$69.37	27d	+2.34%	+4.43%	+2.74%	+2.74%
12.02.24	$65.49	37d	+1.85%	+3.94%	+3.83%	+5.59%
09.11.23	$63.15	20d	+3.14%	+1.96%	+1.96%	+1.96%
08.05.23	$65.45	18d	-0.61%	+0.78%	+1.79%	+1.38%

Signal Statistics - Historical Edge

Calculated edge for EEMA: -1.37%

Range	N	10d	20d	30d	60d	Signal
7-10%	2	+7.51%	+4.65%	+6.45%	+6.55%	Close
3-5%	10	+4.01%	+5.12%	+3.78%	+3.68%	Close
1-3%	7	+1.99%	+2.96%	+3.09%	+3.32%	Hold
0-1%	4	+0.6%	+0.63%	+1.69%	+1.85%	Hold
-1-0%	5	-0.63%	+0.78%	+0.74%	+0.79%	Neg
-3-1%	9	-1.93%	-1.43%	-0.81%	+1.67%	Neg
-5-3%	9	-3.81%	-3.4%	-3.4%	-2.15%	Neg

Exit Rules: Stoploss: -10% | Close if below 0% after 10 days

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About iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia ETF

The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of the underlying index. The underlying index is designed to measure equity market performance in the emerging market countries of Asia. The underlying index includes large- and mid-capitalization companies and may change over time.

Fund Overview

Metric	Value
Assets under Management	$1.88 B
Expense Ratio	0.49%
Dividend Yield	0.96%
Portfolio Turnover	17%
YTD Return	13.08%
3-Year Return	14.83%
5-Year Return	2.78%

Top 10 Holdings

Symbol	Company	Weight
PDD	PDD HOLDINGS INC ADR	0.86%
YUMC	YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC	0.25%
HTHT	H WORLD GROUP LTD ADR	0.12%
TGLFF	GULF DEVE PUB CO. 0%	0.09%
BZ	KANZHUN LTD ADR	0.06%
VIPS	VIPSHOP HOLDINGS LTD ADR	0.06%
TAL	TAL EDUCATION GROUP ADR	0.06%
LEGN	LEGEND BIOTECH CORP ADR	0.02%
TME	TENCENT MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT GROUP ADR	0%

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Disclaimer: All trade history on this page reflects the author's personal trading activity only. This is not financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. See our full Disclaimer.