Nomura ETF Trust - Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF (EMEQ) is an exchange-traded fund that provides investors with targeted exposure to emerging market equities through a focused portfolio of high-conviction stocks. The ETF tracks a proprietary index emphasizing companies with strong growth potential, competitive advantages, and attractive valuations in emerging markets; it offers actively managed equity strategies, dividend reinvestment options, and liquidity via NYSE Arca trading under the ticker EMEQ. Nomura ETF Trust, established under Nomura Asset Management's oversight, operates primarily from the United States with headquarters in New York, New York, and focuses on institutional and retail investors seeking emerging markets allocation.
The fund's core holdings span sectors such as technology, consumer discretionary, financials, and healthcare across key emerging economies including India, China, Taiwan, Brazil, and South Korea; representative positions include leading firms like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., HDFC Bank Ltd., and Tencent Holdings Ltd. It provides services including daily liquidity, low expense ratios relative to peers, tax-efficient share creation/redemption processes, and portfolio transparency via daily disclosures. Geographically, the ETF invests predominantly in Asia-Pacific emerging markets (approximately 70%), Latin America (15%), and other regions (15%), targeting multinational corporations and growth-oriented domestic champions.
Recent developments include the expansion of Nomura's ETF suite with enhanced ESG integration in EMEQ's screening process announced in mid-2024, alongside a strategic partnership with Nikko Asset Management to bolster research capabilities for emerging markets holdings. In Q3 2025, the fund underwent a minor index rebalance incorporating AI-driven analytics for stock selection, reflecting Nomura's shift toward technology-enhanced active management; additionally, assets under management grew 25% year-over-year following inflows from European pension funds amid heightened emerging markets optimism. No major acquisitions or name changes have occurred, but Nomura ETF Trust continues to align with parent Nomura Holdings' global push into sustainable and thematic ETFs.