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SEMS ETF · iShares MSCI EM Small Cap UCITS ETF
The SEMS Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by iShares. It is built to track an index: MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap Index. The SEMS ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 1,896 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofEmerging Market Blended Cap1M perf.-5.21%
Last price
N/A
1M perf.
-5.20%
1M flows
-€4.6M
AuM
€302M
E/R
0.74%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
SEMS
N/A
Performance & flows
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SEMS
$106.32
+5.30%
Emerging Market Blended Cap
+7.84%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -5.20%  | +5.30%  | +25.65% | +56.85% | +40.89%  | -7.17% | +3.74% | +3.74% | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/19/2026
$106.32
1D NAV change
-1.88%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
1896
Inception date
3/6/2009
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Distribution
Portugal
Germany
France
Netherlands
Czech Republic
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Investment strategy
The Fund seeks to track the performance of an index composed of small cap companies from emerging markets countries.
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 | +5.30% | +25.65% | +56.85% | +40.89% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
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PRIIPS
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Countries
Taiwan
20.99%
India
20.63%
Republic of Korea
16.30%
Cayman Islands
6.76%
South Africa
3.94%
Brazil
3.32%
Saudi Arabia
3.08%
Malaysia
2.87%
Unavailable
0.13%
Other
21.98%
Sectors
Information Technology
18.63%
Industrials
15.23%
Materials
10.14%
Financials
9.90%
Consumer Discretionary
9.40%
Health Care
8.35%
Real Estate
5.75%
Consumer Staples
4.82%
Unavailable
10.32%
Other
7.47%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1896
Top 15 holdings
Data as of February 28, 2026
WINBOND
NANYA TECH
PHISON ELEC ORDINARY
HYUNDAI ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CO LTD
MPI CORP
SAM CHUN DANG PH
POWERCHIP SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING
COMPEQ MFTG
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UNITED INTEG SVC
MACRONIX
FEDERAL BANK
MAX FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD
POWERTECH TECH ORDINARY
TRIPOD TECH
RAINBOW ROBOTICS INC
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Integrates ESG criteria
No
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 SEMS 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.
SEMS’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either B+, B, or B-.
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A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
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83.25% of holdings have positive scoring
16.86% of holdings have negative scoring
23.62%
38.14%
21.49%
7.42%
8.63%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
MSCI EM Emerging Markets Small Net Total Return Index - USD
Index ticker
MSLUEMRN Index
Index dividend policy
NTR
Replication method
Replication model
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iShares
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Number of funds
1720
Total AuM
€4.85T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.285%
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| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
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AGG | iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | €120.27B |
IEMG | iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | €118.72B |
CSSPX | iShares Core S&P 500 UCITS ETF | €111.33B |
Frequently asked questions about SEMS
What does iShares MSCI EM Small Cap UCITS ETF, SEMS, invest in?
SEMS is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Small Cap Emerging markets Equities.
Which benchmark or index does SEMS replicate?
SEMS tracks the MSCI EM Emerging Markets Small Net Total Return Index - USD, through a optimized sampling replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of SEMS?
SEMS carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.74%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was SEMS launched?
SEMS was introduced to the market on March 6, 2009. It trades on Portugal, among other exchanges
Who is the ETF issuer of SEMS?
iShares MSCI EM Small Cap UCITS ETF, SEMS, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of SEMS?
SEMS oversees €302M in assets as of March 19, 2026.
How has SEMS performed lately?
Based on data from March 19, 2026, SEMS returned -5.20% over the past month, 5.30% over the last three months and 3.74% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for SEMS?
As of March 19, 2026, SEMS recorded net flows of -€4.6M over the last month and -€4.6M year-to-date.
Does SEMS distribute dividends?
SEMS follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 19, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.78%.
What are the main country or region exposures of SEMS?
As of February 28, 2026, SEMS has significant geographic allocations in Taiwan, India and Republic of Korea.
In which sector or theme does SEMS invest in?
As of February 28, 2026, SEMS focuses largely on Information Technology, Industrials and Materials.
How many securities does SEMS hold and how diversified is it?
As of February 28, 2026, SEMS holds 1896 positions in its portfolio, with 6.56% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in SEMS?
As of February 28, 2026, SEMS top three holdings include WINBOND, NANYA TECH and PHISON ELEC ORDINARY.
What is the base currency of SEMS?
The base currency of SEMS is USD.
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