{
  "id": 15968703,
  "title": "Schwab International Equity ETF vs iShares Emerging Markets ETF",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/schwab-international-equity-etf-vs-ishares-emerging-markets-etf",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-21T22:30:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/coverage/etfs/2026/10/21/schwab-international-equity-etf-vs-ishares-emerging-markets-etf/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Schwab International Equity ETF (SCHF) and iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) are two exchange-traded funds that offer international stock exposure. SCHF focuses on developed non-U.S. economies, while EEM targets developing markets. SCHF charges a lower expense ratio of 0.03%, whereas EEM's fee is 0.72%. SCHF yields a higher dividend of 3.1%, compared to EEM's 1.8%. SCHF tracks 1,443 assets, with a strong emphasis on Financial Services, Technology, and Industrials. EEM holds 1,186 companies, with a heavy concentration in Information Technology. Both funds offer international diversification, but SCHF presents a more affordable option for a core international investment, while EEM may be suitable for those willing to accept higher volatility and political risk.",
  "summary": "Schwab's 0.03% expense ratio and higher 5-year returns make it compelling for cost-conscious investors, while iShares offers concentrated emerging-market exposure with different risk characteristics.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "Schwab International Equity ETF vs iShares Emerging Markets ETF",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/schwab-international-equity-etf-vs-ishares-emerging-markets-etf-15969411",
        "published": "2026-10-21T22:50:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}