iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EM ETF
iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EM ETF (NASDAQ: EMXF) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NASDAQ, trading at $53.32 (about ₹5,015 a unit) as of 9 Nov 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.16% and holds 561 securities. Indian residents can buy EMXF through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$52.53
Today's high
$53.43
52 week low
$44.86
52 week high
$60.04
EMXF opened at $52.53, closed previously at $51.97, and has traded between $44.86 and $60.04 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EM ETF is structured to mirror the financial outcomes of a benchmark index. This index is specifically constructed from major and mid-tier corporations within emerging markets, emphasizing those with commendable environmental, social, and governance standards. A critical aspect of its methodology involves comprehensive negative screening to eliminate companies participating in contentious activities.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.16%
Assets (AUM)
$155.3M
Holdings
561
NAV
$51.76
Avg. volume
8.49K
1-year price change
+13.62%
5-year price change
+20.09%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
EMXF holds 561 securities in total. These 10 are 25.8% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
How to buy EMXF from India
Indian residents can buy EMXF units through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers. Read the full guide: how to invest in EMXF from India
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.
Search EMXF and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, EMXF, on NASDAQ, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your EMXF position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Trading and taxes when buying EMXF from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on foreign ETF units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation. Gains on units held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- Dividends
- Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
FAQs
What is the EMXF price today?
iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EM ETF (EMXF) last traded at $53.32 on NASDAQ, as of 9 Nov 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹5,015 a unit at the 8 Nov 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does EMXF trade, in Indian time?
NASDAQ trades 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST when the US is on daylight time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is EMXF, and what does it cost to hold?
iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EM ETF manages about $155.3M. Its expense ratio is 0.16% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2020.
What are EMXF's largest holdings?
The top three are TENCENT HOLDINGS (5.1%), TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING (4.8%) and SK HYNIX (4.2%). EMXF's 10 largest positions make up 25.8% of the fund.
Does EMXF pay dividends?
Yes. EMXF is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate. The US withholds 25% tax on dividends before they reach you; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit when you file in India.
How are gains on EMXF taxed in India?
Units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation; units held for 24 months or less are taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is worked out in rupees, so the currency move counts.
Can I buy fractional units of EMXF?
Yes. You can buy EMXF by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has EMXF performed?
EMXF's price is up 13.6% over the past year and up 20.1% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.