Dec. 14, 2025 4:35 AM ETFreedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF (FRDM)Joseph L. ShaeferInvesting Group LeaderCommentsSummaryThe Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF offers exposure to democratic, capitalist emerging markets, avoiding autocratic regimes.FRDM's portfolio features world-class companies, like Samsung Electronics, SK hynix, and Taiwan Semiconductor.FRDM trades at a blended P/E of 15.04 and yields 2.11%, offering attractive valuation versus the S&P 500's P/E of 27 and 1.12% yield.I view FRDM as a long-term investment, favoring its freedom-weighted strategy over traditional emerging market ETFs.Lenin. One down, one to go.alexmak72427/iStock Editorial via Getty Images"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven." - Ecclesiastes 3:1To Everything There is a SeasonI have the honor of havingMore on my IG serviceGet "The Investor's Edge®"! We offer... * Model portfolio* Personal communication.* Subscriber-only analyses.** 14-day free trial. Kick the tires, then decide.I'm Joseph Shaefer, analyst and author. I devoted 36 years to military service and am a former professor of Global Security. I retired as a senior executive at Charles Schwab and now do what I like best: helping others invest wisely. No fluff, no daily writing just to stay in your in-box. I seek overlooked choices when real opportunity knocks. If this appeals to you, welcome to our elite community. This article was written byJoseph L. Shaefer26.3K FollowersJoseph Shaefer is a geopolitical, economic, and resource analyst. He is a retired military Flag Officer with deep experience in Special Operations and Intelligence. He is also a former university professor and a retired Senior V.P. at Charles Schwab & Co. He is today the leader of the investing group The Investor's Edge®. His approach to investing is both specific and universal. On one end of the "barbell," he makes especially deep dives into Energy, Resources, Aerospace and Defense, and Infrastructure. On the other end, a thorough research into the safest and best-paying income ETFs and companies and their preferred shares. Unique features exclusively for subscribers at The Investors Edge® include the Growth & Value sample portfolio, early notification of articles likely to be discussed with the general Seeking Alpha audience, notification of purchases and sales prior to execution, and short notes and articles for subscribers on an as-it-happens basis. It also includes 5 decades of experience, 2 to 4 articles monthly exclusively for subscribers, and access to Joseph and his community in a chat corner that is reviewed daily.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of FRDM either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.I do not know your personal financial situation, so I offer my ideas solely for your due diligence.Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.Comments