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STAX vs EMEQ

Nomura Tax-Free USA Short Term ETF vs Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF

STAX

Nomura Tax-Free USA Short Term ETF

Annual cost

0.29%

Fund size

$6M

EMEQ

Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF

Annual cost

0.86%

Fund size

$623M

Key differences

STAX is a fixed income ETF, while EMEQ is an equity ETF. STAX charges 0.29% a year and EMEQ 0.86%.

  • STAX is a fixed income fund, while EMEQ is an equity fund. They carry different risk/return profiles.
  • STAX covers North America; EMEQ covers emerging markets.
  • STAX costs 0.57% less per year.
  • EMEQ is much larger than STAX. Larger funds are usually more liquid and less likely to close.

Side-by-side comparison

STAXEMEQ
Annual cost (TER)0.29%0.86%
Fund size (AUM)$6M$623M
Since20232024
Dividend yield3.23%1.64%
Asset classfixed incomeequity
Regionnorth americaemerging markets
Strategyactive selectionactive selection
CAGR 1Y+4.0%+129.6%
CAGR 3YN/AN/A
CAGR 5YN/AN/A
Sharpe 3YN/AN/A
Volatility 1Y1.03%34.36%
Max drawdown-1.42%-19.24%

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