When it comes to getting exposure to emerging markets, it’s difficult to ignore adding China to the mix given its relative size. However, like a made-to-order hamburger, individuals can opt to hold the lettuce or in the case of investors, they can exclude exposure to China via the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF (EMXC).

When it comes to getting exposure to emerging markets, it’s difficult to ignore adding China to the mix given its relative size. Given the second largest economy’s recent slowdown, it’s a move to consider if investors still want exposure abroad. “China is the 800-pound panda in any conversation about what is going on in the world today,” wrote Barron’s Reshma Kapadia.