Emerging Markets ETF Reclaims 2008 Peak with 14% Year-to-Date Rally
The iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF has climbed 14% year-to-date, surpassing its June 2008 closing high. Strong Chinese manufacturing PMI at 50.8 and rising commodity prices on tightened global supplies are cited as key drivers of the rally.
1. ETF Surges to Multi-Year High
IEMG has rallied 14% since the start of 2026, overtaking its June 2008 closing peak for the first time. The rebound reflects renewed investor appetite for emerging-market equities following a 50.8 Chinese manufacturing PMI reading and a broad-based upswing in commodity prices driven by supply constraints.
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