iShares Core MSCI EM IMI UCITS ETF (Acc) vs Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (Acc)
Both funds are in our Emerging Markets UCITS ETFs list.
iShares Core MSCI EM IMI UCITS ETF (Acc) and Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (Acc) both track the MSCI Emerging Markets IMI and FTSE Emerging respectively, and are both Irish-domiciled UCITS funds available to IBKR investors.
On cost, Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (Acc) is cheaper at 0.17% versus 0.18% for iShares Core MSCI EM IMI UCITS ETF (Acc) — a difference of about 1 basis point per year.
Both funds share the same distribution policy: accumulating.
iShares Core MSCI EM IMI UCITS ETF (Acc) uses physical full replication, while Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (Acc) uses physical sampling — worth knowing if you have a preference around synthetic (swap-based) versus physical replication.
By size, iShares Core MSCI EM IMI UCITS ETF (Acc) (EUR38.1bn) is larger than Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (Acc) (EUR2.0bn) — larger funds often mean tighter spreads and deeper liquidity.
| Attribute | iShares Core MSCI EM IMI UCITS ETF (Acc) | Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (Acc) |
|---|---|---|
| Issuer | iShares (BlackRock) | Vanguard |
| ISIN | IE00BKM4GZ66 | IE00BK5BR733 |
| TER | 0.18% | 0.17% |
| Fund size | EUR38.1bn | EUR2.0bn |
| Replication | Physical (full replication) | Physical (sampling) |
| Distribution | Accumulating | Accumulating |
| Currency hedged | No | No |
| Benchmark | MSCI Emerging Markets IMI | FTSE Emerging |
| Region | Emerging markets | Emerging markets |
| Inception | 30 May 2014 | 24 September 2019 |