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BREEvsGEMETF Comparison

ETF 1
BREE

MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity ETF

This fund is part of
Uncategorized Equities
-0.32%
VS
ETF 2
GEM

Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Emerging Markets Equity ETF

This fund is part of
EM Large & Mid Cap
-1.26%

MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity ETF (BREE) belongs to the Uncategorized Equities segment. Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Emerging Markets Equity ETF (GEM) is part of the EM Large & Mid Cap segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: Technology, Finance and Non-Energy Materials. BREE is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.44%, versus 0.59% for GEM. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BREE and GEM below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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BREE vs GEM performance and flow charts

Performance

-4.0-2.00.02.04.0%Sep 16Sep 23Sep 30Oct 7Oct 14

Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/16/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
BREE
GEM
-4.12%-3.80%
-1.38%-1.98%
n/a+17.10%
n/a+19.90%
n/a+78.84%
n/a+44.01%
Flows
BREE
GEM
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-+$46M
-+$283M
-+$314M
-+$196M
-+$65M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
BREE
GEM
+19.54%+22.13%
n/a+23.21%
n/a+17.52%
n/a+16.74%
Max drawdown
BREE
GEM
-8.23%-7.90%
n/a-13.50%
n/a-14.73%
n/a-31.24%
Max drawdown duration
BREE
GEM
11d37d
n/a57d
n/a223d
n/a1301d
Trading data

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BREE
GEM
Last sale
10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM
$25.61
$48.02
Previous close
10/15/2026
$25.99
$48.91
Consolidated volume
10/15/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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BREE
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Main metrics
Last update 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
BREE
GEM
Last price
$25.61
$48.02
1D performance
-1.46%
-1.82%
AuM$25.16 M$1.68 B
E/R0.44%0.59%
Characteristics
BREE
GEM
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderMFSGoldman Sachs
Benchmark-Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Emerging Markets Equity Index
N° of holdings134718
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateMarch 4, 2026September 25, 2015
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

BREE
Taiwan
26.68%
Republic of Korea
21.28%
China
18.25%
India
10.47%
Other
23.32%
GEM
Taiwan
24.08%
Republic of Korea
18.43%
China
17.83%
India
9.88%
Other
29.78%

Sectors

BREE
Technology
44.25%
Finance
20.85%
Non-Energy Materi.
8.16%
Other
26.74%
GEM
Technology
40.28%
Finance
19.88%
Other
39.85%

Diversification

BREE

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

46.29%
GEM

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

35.34%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of August 31, 2026
BREE
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
13.56%
SK hynix, Inc.
5.90%
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
5.65%
Tencent Holdings Ltd.
2.86%
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
2.66%
China Construction Bank Corp.
2.23%
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
1.92%
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.
1.69%
King Slide Works Co., Ltd.
1.68%
MediaTek, Inc.
1.56%
KB Financial Group, Inc.
1.56%
PetroChina Co., Ltd.
1.35%
NetEase, Inc.
1.27%
ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd.
1.22%
Lenovo Group Ltd.
1.18%
GEM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
13.94%
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
6.54%
SK hynix, Inc.
4.36%
Tencent Holdings Ltd.
2.59%
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.
1.68%
MediaTek, Inc.
1.32%
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
0.84%
China Construction Bank Corp.
0.74%
Delta Electronics, Inc.
0.67%
ICICI Bank Ltd.
0.47%
Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
0.47%
HDFC Bank Ltd.
0.47%
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
0.46%
King Slide Works Co., Ltd.
0.39%
Reliance Industries Ltd.
0.39%
Frequently asked questions about BREE and GEM

Which ETF is bigger: BREE or GEM?

As of October 16, 2026, BREE holds $25.16 M in assets under management (AUM), while GEM manages $1.68 B.

What sectors do the BREE and GEM ETFs invest in?

BREE leans toward sectors like Technology, Finance and Non-Energy Materials. Meanwhile, GEM focuses on Technology and Finance.

What are the top holdings of the BREE ETF and GEM ETF?

BREE top holdings include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., SK hynix, Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.. GEM holds in its top three: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and SK hynix, Inc..

Which ETF is more diversified: BREE or GEM?

BREE holds 135 securities with 46.29% of its assets in the top 15. GEM has 740 securities and a top 15 weight of 35.34%.

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