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EMSA ETF · iShares J.P.Morgan Advanced $ EM Bond UCITS ETF
The EMSA Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by iShares. It is built to track an index: JP Morgan ESG EMBI Global Diversified Index. The EMSA ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 882 underlying holdings. The dividend policy is capitalization.
Share class
Acc
USD
Last update 3/13/2026, 8:00 AM UTC
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This fund is part ofEmerging Markets Aggregate Bonds1M perf.-3.20%
Last price
$6.23
1M perf.
-2.09%
1M flows
+€48M
AuM
€1.1B
E/R
0.45%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
EMSA
$6.23
Performance & flows
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December 15, 2025 → March 13, 2026
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EMSA
$6.24
-0.14%
Emerging Markets Aggregate Bonds
-0.74%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -2.09%  | -0.14%  | +9.70% | +28.69% | +8.66% | -2.30% | -0.64% | -0.64% | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/13/2026
$6.24
1D NAV change
-0.45%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
882
Inception date
9/24/2018
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Distribution
Slovakia
Lithuania
Saudi Arabia (Qualified Investor)
Ireland
Portugal
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
USD
Classification
Product type
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Share class info
USD capitalizing
Total AuM of fund
€2.94B
Decimalisation of shares
No
Investment strategy
The iShares J.P. Morgan ESG $ EM Bond UCITS ETF provides exposure to the USD denominated emerging market debt market while aligning ESG objectives.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | -0.14% | +9.70%  | +28.69% | +8.66% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
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Countries
Saudi Arabia
4.89%
USA
4.75%
Poland
4.47%
United Arab Emirates
3.93%
Romania
3.79%
Chile
3.65%
Hungary
3.48%
Philippines
3.42%
Unavailable
6.33%
Other
61.29%
Sectors
Sovereign
76.81%
Municipal
2.09%
Oil and gas extraction and refining
1.83%
Banks
1.57%
Non-ferrous metals
1.40%
Power
1.04%
Holding companies
1.02%
Unavailable
11.49%
Other
2.76%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 882
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
Argentina, 4.125% 9jul2035, USD
Ecuador, 5.5% 31jul2035, USD
Uruguay, 5.1% 18jun2050, USD
Argentina, 0.75% 9jul2030, USD
Argentina, 0% 9jan2038, USD
Ghana, 5% 3jul2035, USD
Poland, 5.5% 18mar2054, USD
Argentina, 3.5% 9jul2041, USD
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Poland, 5.125% 18sep2034, USD
Poland, 4.875% 12feb2030, USD
Uruguay, 4.975% 20apr2055, USD
Hungary, 5.5% 26mar2036, USD
Uruguay, 5.75% 28oct2034, USD
Poland, 5.375% 12feb2035, USD
Poland, 4.875% 4oct2033, USD
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Integrates ESG criteria
Yes
SDG
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Data as of December 31, 2025
MethodologyOur partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about EMSA ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus®
ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.
EMSA’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
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A
A-
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B
B-
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D
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54.67% of holdings have positive scoring
44.77% of holdings have negative scoring
14.26%
29.12%
11.30%
8.13%
33.98%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
No data on remaining < 1% of holdings
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iShares
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Number of funds
1720
Total AuM
€4.9T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.285%
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Frequently asked questions about EMSA
What does iShares J.P.Morgan Advanced $ EM Bond UCITS ETF, EMSA, invest in?
EMSA is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Emerging markets Mixed Ratings Government Bonds.
Which benchmark or index does EMSA replicate?
EMSA tracks the JP Morgan ESG EMBI Global Diversified Index TR - USD, through a optimized sampling replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of EMSA?
EMSA carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.45%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was EMSA launched?
EMSA was introduced to the market on September 24, 2018. It trades on Slovakia, among other exchanges
Who is the ETF issuer of EMSA?
iShares J.P.Morgan Advanced $ EM Bond UCITS ETF, EMSA, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.
Does EMSA have multiple share classes?
Yes, EMSA is available in multiple share classes, which may differ by distribution policy (e.g., accumulating vs. distributing), currency or hedging. Explore the different share classes .
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of EMSA?
EMSA oversees €1.1B in assets as of March 13, 2026.
How has EMSA performed lately?
Based on data from March 13, 2026, EMSA returned -2.09% over the past month, -0.14% over the last three months and -0.64% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for EMSA?
As of March 13, 2026, EMSA recorded net flows of +€48M over the last month and +€40M year-to-date.
Does EMSA distribute dividends?
EMSA follows a capitalizing, meaning it reinvests income within the fund.
What are the main country or region exposures of EMSA?
As of January 31, 2026, EMSA has significant geographic allocations in Saudi Arabia, USA and Poland.
In which sector or theme does EMSA invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, EMSA focuses largely on Sovereign, Municipal and Oil and gas extraction and refining.
How many securities does EMSA hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, EMSA holds 882 positions in its portfolio, with 8.90% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in EMSA?
As of January 31, 2026, EMSA top three holdings include Argentina, 4.125% 9jul2035, USD, Ecuador, 5.5% 31jul2035, USD and Uruguay, 5.1% 18jun2050, USD.
What is the base currency of EMSA?
The base currency of EMSA is USD.
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