PortfoliosLab logoPortfoliosLab logo
Emerging Markets
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Emerging Markets, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends. The portfolio is rebalanced Every 3 months.


Loading graphics...

The earliest data available for this chart is Feb 9, 2012, corresponding to the inception date of SMIN

Returns By Period

As of Apr 3, 2026, the Emerging Markets returned 0.06% Year-To-Date and 10.78% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.43%-3.84%-1.98%16.08%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
Emerging Markets
-0.34%-2.01%0.06%3.80%16.34%16.83%10.69%10.78%
EEMS
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF
-0.77%-1.61%2.58%4.20%25.97%14.13%6.43%8.14%
EDIV
SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF
-0.35%-3.07%1.51%3.14%15.24%19.93%10.57%8.51%
EWZS
iShares MSCI Brazil Small-Cap ETF
-0.47%1.82%14.38%11.61%39.77%12.66%3.23%9.82%
DXJ
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund
-0.57%0.26%11.84%27.12%49.43%34.98%24.74%17.53%
SMIN
iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF
-0.38%-4.74%-13.49%-14.75%-10.82%9.54%6.13%8.97%
EPI
WisdomTree India Earnings Fund
0.02%-6.10%-11.90%-8.09%-7.13%8.88%6.71%9.16%
ILF
iShares Latin American 40 ETF
-0.17%3.19%16.98%28.86%55.84%20.73%13.22%8.86%
EWZ
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
-0.05%4.16%20.71%31.26%54.68%19.33%11.79%9.62%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 10, 2012, Emerging Markets's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.67%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.7 years.

Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Mar 2016 with a return of +15.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -27.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, Emerging Markets closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +9.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -13.1%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.67%3.73%-7.26%0.33%0.06%
2025-0.53%-4.40%4.73%3.11%4.37%4.12%-3.42%2.52%2.34%2.29%1.31%-0.10%17.04%
20241.24%1.98%0.54%1.35%0.90%2.34%1.33%1.74%1.59%-4.12%-1.71%-2.50%4.55%
20235.18%-4.35%1.45%3.71%1.97%7.90%5.67%-1.95%-0.11%-3.01%8.84%4.84%33.39%
20222.22%-2.94%4.27%-4.45%-1.69%-8.53%4.97%1.57%-5.48%3.26%5.02%-3.96%-6.71%
2021-1.66%5.13%3.80%1.02%6.29%2.10%-0.72%1.90%-0.60%-1.66%-2.91%3.79%17.26%

Benchmark Metrics

Emerging Markets has an annualized alpha of -2.06%, beta of 0.82, and R² of 0.55 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 10, 2012.

  • This portfolio participated in 94.85% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 74.49% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • This portfolio had an annualized alpha of -2.06% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
-2.06%
Beta
0.82
0.55
Upside Capture
74.49%
Downside Capture
94.85%

Expense Ratio

Emerging Markets has an expense ratio of 0.66%, placing it in the medium range. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

Emerging Markets ranks 27 for risk / return — below 27% of portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


Emerging Markets Risk / Return Rank: 2727
Overall Rank
Emerging Markets Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3030
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Emerging Markets Sortino Ratio Rank: 2727
Sortino Ratio Rank
Emerging Markets Omega Ratio Rank: 2222
Omega Ratio Rank
Emerging Markets Calmar Ratio Rank: 2828
Calmar Ratio Rank
Emerging Markets Martin Ratio Rank: 2626
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.03

0.88

+0.15

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.51

1.37

+0.15

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.20

1.21

-0.01

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.49

1.39

+0.10

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

5.50

6.43

-0.93


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
EEMS
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF
741.472.001.282.418.53
EDIV
SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF
531.111.581.231.475.23
EWZS
iShares MSCI Brazil Small-Cap ETF
661.271.821.242.346.82
DXJ
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund
922.182.821.443.9515.29
SMIN
iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF
4-0.55-0.670.92-0.39-1.04
EPI
WisdomTree India Earnings Fund
5-0.44-0.530.94-0.37-1.13
ILF
iShares Latin American 40 ETF
932.382.971.424.4415.35
EWZ
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
902.122.681.364.7812.71

Sharpe Ratio

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

Emerging Markets Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.03
  • 5-Year: 0.74
  • 10-Year: 0.58
  • All Time: 0.36

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 0.99 to 1.67, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Emerging Markets compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


Loading graphics...

Dividends

Dividend yield

Emerging Markets provided a 2.50% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.50%2.59%4.19%2.38%4.51%3.43%1.80%2.32%2.51%1.83%2.41%2.92%
EEMS
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF
3.01%3.09%2.60%2.69%0.89%3.56%2.14%2.64%3.06%2.47%2.51%2.33%
EDIV
SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF
4.72%4.69%3.94%4.26%4.94%3.84%3.52%3.83%3.41%2.99%4.94%5.33%
EWZS
iShares MSCI Brazil Small-Cap ETF
3.39%3.88%4.93%2.75%4.61%4.51%1.15%1.77%4.35%3.41%3.62%4.35%
DXJ
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund
1.16%1.29%3.48%3.44%3.02%2.64%2.53%2.47%2.92%2.30%1.98%5.95%
SMIN
iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF
2.33%2.01%6.84%0.41%0.01%1.27%1.06%1.75%1.68%0.89%2.30%0.93%
EPI
WisdomTree India Earnings Fund
0.00%0.00%0.27%0.15%6.01%1.18%0.78%1.17%1.18%0.85%1.05%1.20%
ILF
iShares Latin American 40 ETF
3.75%4.39%7.44%4.61%12.72%8.47%1.88%3.09%3.12%1.80%1.59%3.25%
EWZ
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
4.30%5.19%8.91%5.66%12.59%9.87%1.71%2.54%2.89%1.71%1.81%4.08%

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


Loading graphics...

Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Emerging Markets. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Emerging Markets was 48.97%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 226 trading sessions.

The current Emerging Markets drawdown is 8.02%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-48.97%Jan 29, 2018541Mar 23, 2020226Feb 12, 2021767
-33.67%Sep 8, 2014361Feb 11, 2016274Mar 15, 2017635
-24.96%Jan 22, 2013153Aug 28, 2013180May 16, 2014333
-21.33%Feb 22, 201271Jun 1, 2012158Jan 18, 2013229
-18.42%Apr 5, 202269Jul 14, 2022231Jun 14, 2023300

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


Loading graphics...

Diversification

Diversification Metrics


Number of Effective Assets

The portfolio contains 8 assets, with an effective number of assets of 6.67, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.

Asset Correlations Table

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

BenchmarkDXJSMINEWZSEPIEWZEDIVEEMSILFPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.640.430.440.540.480.610.640.560.67
DXJ0.641.000.350.320.440.360.490.490.430.58
SMIN0.430.351.000.330.820.350.460.590.400.77
EWZS0.440.320.331.000.410.890.590.550.830.69
EPI0.540.440.820.411.000.460.600.670.510.85
EWZ0.480.360.350.890.461.000.660.590.950.75
EDIV0.610.490.460.590.600.661.000.780.720.81
EEMS0.640.490.590.550.670.590.781.000.650.85
ILF0.560.430.400.830.510.950.720.651.000.80
Portfolio0.670.580.770.690.850.750.810.850.801.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Feb 10, 2012