Emerge EMPWR Sustainable Emerging Markets Equity ETF (EMCH) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to provide investment results corresponding to the performance of the EMPWR Sustainable Emerging Markets Index, focusing on sustainable equity investments in emerging market companies. The ETF offers exposure to a portfolio of equities from emerging markets selected based on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, including companies demonstrating strong sustainability practices in sectors such as technology, consumer goods, financials, and industrials; it employs a rules-based methodology emphasizing low-carbon solutions, biodiversity impact, and social responsibility metrics. EMCH targets institutional and retail investors seeking ESG-integrated emerging market equity strategies, with geographic operations spanning key emerging economies including China, India, Taiwan, Brazil, South Africa, and others across Asia, Latin America, and emerging Europe.
Launched in 2023 and domiciled in the United States with management by Emerge Wealth Management LLC, headquartered in Rye Brook, New York, the ETF operates as a passively managed vehicle tracking its benchmark index. In late 2024, EMCH underwent a significant rebranding and strategic enhancement, including the integration of advanced AI-driven ESG scoring models to refine its index constituents amid heightened demand for climate-aligned emerging market investments. Recent developments also encompass a partnership with leading ESG data providers to bolster transparency and a capital inflow exceeding $50 million in Q4 2025, reflecting expanded distribution through major broker-dealers and retirement platforms.