IXUS vs IEMG: Which International ETF Fits Your Portfolio in 2026?

Two iShares ETFs offer different ways to access non-U.S. equities: the iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (IXUS) provides broad exposure to both developed and emerging markets, while the iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG) targets emerging economies with a heavy technology tilt. IEMG’s technology allocation is 39%, followed by financial services at 19%, and it holds 2,846 positions. IXUS is more diversified with 4,477 holdings, led by financial services (24%), technology (20%), and industrials (15%). IEMG’s expense ratio is 0.09% versus 0.07% for IXUS, and its trailing 12-month yield is about 2.3% compared with roughly 2.9% for IXUS.