Skip to contentHome page Seeking Alpha - Power to InvestorsOct. 12, 2025 2:46 AM ETiShares Emerging Markets Dividend ETF (DVYE)IEMG, DVYEAMO Research259 FollowersSummaryiShares Emerging Markets Dividend ETF receives a hold rating due to high yield but significant tradeoffs in risk, fees, and liquidity.DVYE offers a 9.67% dividend yield, but sustainability is questionable, and the fund is exposed to yield traps and low-quality holdings.The ETF suffers from high sector and geographic concentration, particularly in Brazil and China, increasing vulnerability to shocks and policy risks.DVYE's higher fees, greater drawdown risk, and poor liquidity make it less attractive than alternatives, like IEMG, for income-focused emerging market exposure.J Studios/DigitalVision via Getty ImagesI recently covered two of BlackRock’s emerging markets ETFs and ended up giving a buy rating to the iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG) here. Today, I will look into another ofThis article was written byAMO Research259 FollowersI am a dynamic finance professional with a Master’s in Banking & Finance from Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. My investing background mix corporate finance, M&A, and investment analysis, with a focus on real estate, renewable energy, and equity markets. I specialize in financial modelling, valuation, and qualitative analysis, demonstrated with hands-on roles in private equity, asset management and Real Estate. On Seeking Alpha, I aim to write about companies I find interesting sharing my insights and analysis with a global audience, and to debate my ideas in a will of continuous improvement. Motivated by empowering informed decisions, I’m excited to connect with readers and grow as a thought leader in finance.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. 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.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.CommentsRecommended For YouAbout DVYE ETFSymbolLast Price% Chg1D5D1M6M1Y5Y10YExpense RatioDiv FrequencyDiv RateAssets (AUM)More on DVYERelated StocksSymbolLast Price% Chg--1D5D1M6M1Y5Y10YTrending AnalysisTrending NewsSeeking Alpha - Power to InvestorsPower to InvestorsFollow usDownload appContact usSubscription Support: 1-347-509-6837© 2025 Seeking AlphaTo ensure this doesn’t happen in the future, please enable Javascript and cookies in your browser.Is this happening to you frequently? Please report it on our feedback forum.If you have an ad-blocker enabled you may be blocked from proceeding. Please disable your ad-blocker and refresh.