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SEEMvsAAXJETF Comparison

ETF 1
SEEM

SEI Select Emerging Markets Equity ETF

This fund is part of
Uncategorized Equities
+0.15%
VS
ETF 2
AAXJ

iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF

This fund is part of
Global Blended Cap
+0.26%

SEI Select Emerging Markets Equity ETF (SEEM) belongs to the Uncategorized Equities segment. iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF (AAXJ) is part of the Global Blended Cap segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: Information Technology, Financials and Consumer Discretionary. SEEM is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.6%, versus 0.72% for AAXJ. SEEM is up 22.24% year-to-date (YTD) with +$114M in YTD flows. AAXJ performs better with 22.93% YTD performance, and +$24M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of SEEM and AAXJ 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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SEEM vs AAXJ performance and flow charts

Performance

-4.0-2.00.02.04.06.0%May 8May 15May 22May 29Jun 5

Cumulative Flows

-250 M-200 M-150 M-100 M-50 M0 MMay 8May 15May 22May 29Jun 5

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/08/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
SEEM
AAXJ
-2.25%-1.96%
+16.54%+15.95%
+22.24%+22.93%
+46.98%+44.79%
n/a+80.49%
n/a+34.69%
Flows
SEEM
AAXJ
+$12M-$241M
+$63M-$422M
+$114M+$24M
+$199M+$48M
--$637M
--$2.90B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
SEEM
AAXJ
+27.25%+29.49%
+19.03%+19.84%
n/a+17.41%
n/a+18.19%
Max drawdown
SEEM
AAXJ
-7.61%-8.84%
-13.79%-13.32%
n/a-18.08%
n/a-40.48%
Max drawdown duration
SEEM
AAXJ
20d7d
57d55d
n/a241d
n/a1533d
Trading data

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SEEM
AAXJ
Last sale
6/10/2026 at 1:30 PM
$37.85
$112.23
Previous close
06/09/2026
$38.45
$114.42
Consolidated volume
06/09/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of May 29, 2026
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SEEM
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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 6/10/2026 at 1:30 PM
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Closed
SEEM
AAXJ
Last price
$37.85
$112.23
1D performance
-1.55%
-1.91%
AuM$570.27 M$3.82 B
E/R0.6%0.72%
Characteristics
SEEM
AAXJ
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderSEIiShares
Benchmark-MSCI AC Asia ex Japan Index
N° of holdings2355832
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateOctober 9, 2024August 13, 2008
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

SEEM
Taiwan
21.85%
Republic of Korea
18.89%
Cayman Islands
11.91%
Other
47.36%
AAXJ
Taiwan
27.53%
Republic of Korea
21.1%
India
13.51%
Cayman Islands
13.34%
China
11.38%
Other
13.14%

Sectors

SEEM
Information Techn.
33.82%
Financials
11.46%
Consumer Discreti.
8.56%
Other
46.16%
AAXJ
Information Techn.
41.46%
Financials
16.74%
Consumer Discreti.
9.64%
Industrials
7.38%
Other
24.78%
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Diversification

SEEM

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

39.55%
AAXJ

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

43.48%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026
SEEM
TWN SEMICONT MAN
13.73%
SAMSUNG ELECTR
5.64%
SK HYNIX
4.10%
TENCENT HOLDINGS
3.26%
ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD
2.12%
SAMSUNG ELEC-1P PRF
2.08%
DELTA ELECTRONIC
1.58%
MEDIATEK INC
1.16%
NETEASE INC
1.06%
OTP BANK
0.96%
SK SQUARE CO LTD
0.84%
HANA FINANCIAL G
0.84%
OIL AND NATURAL GAS
0.79%
GEELY AUTOMOBILE HOLDINGS
0.74%
SHINHAN FINANC
0.64%
AAXJ
TWN SEMICONT MAN
16.04%
SAMSUNG ELECTR
6.79%
SK HYNIX
4.57%
TENCENT HOLDINGS
3.69%
ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD
2.67%
DELTA ELECTRONIC
1.29%
MEDIATEK INC
1.22%
AIA
1.09%
CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK
1.04%
DBS GROUP HOLDINGS
0.93%
HDFC BANK
0.89%
RELIANCE INDUSTRIES
0.89%
HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY
0.84%
SAMSUNG ELEC-1P PRF
0.84%
US0669224778
0.70%
Frequently asked questions about SEEM and AAXJ

How have the SEEM and AAXJ ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 8, 2026, SEEM is up 22.24% year-to-date (YTD), while AAXJ has returned 22.93%. That puts AAXJ better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: SEEM or AAXJ?

Year-to-date, the SEEM ETF saw +$114M in flows, compared to +$24M for AAXJ.

Which ETF is more volatile: SEEM or AAXJ?

Over the past year, SEEM had a volatility of 19.03%, while AAXJ experienced 19.84%.

Which ETF is bigger: SEEM or AAXJ?

As of June 8, 2026, SEEM holds $570.27 M in assets under management (AUM), while AAXJ manages $3.82 B.

What sectors do the SEEM and AAXJ ETFs invest in?

SEEM leans toward sectors like Information Technology, Financials and Consumer Discretionary. Meanwhile, AAXJ focuses on Information Technology, Financials and Consumer Discretionary.

What are the top holdings of the SEEM ETF and AAXJ ETF?

SEEM top holdings include TWN SEMICONT MAN, SAMSUNG ELECTR and SK HYNIX. AAXJ holds in its top three: TWN SEMICONT MAN, SAMSUNG ELECTR and SK HYNIX.

Which ETF is more diversified: SEEM or AAXJ?

SEEM holds 2630 securities with 39.55% of its assets in the top 15. AAXJ has 906 securities and a top 15 weight of 43.48%.

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