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Columbia EM ex-China ETF
XCEM performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 24, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -7.61% | +3.67% | +25.02% | +42.68% | +76.28% | +65.80% |
| Flows | +$30M | +$124M | +$330M | +$272M | +$989M | +$1.23B |
Characteristics
The Columbia EM ex-China ETF is built to track the MSCI Beta Thematic Emerging Markets ex-China Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Columbia Threadneedle Investments |
| N° of holdings | 478 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | September 2, 2015 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of June 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 478
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Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +32.54% | +23.55% | +17.58% | +16.76% |
Max drawdown | -12.82% | -14.70% | -17.68% | -28.85% |
Max drawdown duration | 32d | 53d | 251d | 1016d |
Time to recover | N/A | 21d | 57d | 629d |
Replication quality
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1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is XCEM?
XCEM is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Columbia Threadneedle Investments.
What index does XCEM track?
XCEM tracks the MSCI Beta Thematic Emerging Markets ex-China Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does XCEM invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Emerging markets ex-China Equities. It is part of the segment: EM Large & Mid Cap.
What is the expense ratio of XCEM?
The total expense ratio (TER) of XCEM is 0.16%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was XCEM launched?
XCEM was launched on September 2, 2015, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of XCEM?
XCEM is issued by Columbia Threadneedle Investments.
What is the AUM of XCEM?
As of July 24, 2026, XCEM manages $1.92 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has XCEM performed recently?
As of July 24, 2026, XCEM delivered a return of -7.61% over the past month (1M performance), 3.67% over the past three months (3M), and 25.02% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for XCEM?
As of July 24, 2026, XCEM has seen net flows of +$30M in the past month (1M flow) and +$330M year-to-date (YTD).
Does XCEM pay dividends?
As of July 24, 2026, XCEM has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.6%.
How many holdings are in XCEM
As of June 30, 2026, XCEM holds 478 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is XCEM?
As of June 30, 2026, XCEM holds 478 securities, with 41.36% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of XCEM?
As of June 30, 2026, XCEM holds a portfolio of 478 underlyings, with its largest positions including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and SK hynix, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does XCEM invest in?
As of June 30, 2026, XCEM has its largest geographic exposures in Taiwan, Republic of Korea and India.
What sectors or themes does XCEM focus on?
As of June 30, 2026, XCEM is primarily exposed to Technology, Finance and Industrials.
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