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abrdn Emerging Markets Dividend Active ETF (AGEM)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

Issuer
abrdn
Inception Date
Feb 18, 2025
Region
Emerging Markets (Global Emerging Markets)
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
No Index (Active)
Domicile
United States
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Equity
Asset Class Size
Large-Cap
Asset Class Style
Blend

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in abrdn Emerging Markets Dividend Active ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

abrdn Emerging Markets Dividend Active ETF (AGEM) has returned 6.11% so far this year and 42.58% over the past 12 months.


abrdn Emerging Markets Dividend Active ETF

1D
3.43%
1M
-9.42%
YTD
6.11%
6M
10.23%
1Y
42.58%
3Y*
5Y*
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 18, 2025, AGEM's average daily return is +0.12%, while the average monthly return is +2.43%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.4 years.

Historically, 71% of months were positive and 29% were negative. The best month was Jan 2026 with a return of +9.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -9.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.

On a daily basis, AGEM closed higher 58% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.4%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -6.1%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20269.42%7.06%-9.42%6.11%
2025-2.87%-0.54%0.79%6.38%6.59%1.61%4.58%6.52%3.21%-1.62%2.30%29.81%

Benchmark Metrics

abrdn Emerging Markets Dividend Active ETF has an annualized alpha of 25.60%, beta of 0.83, and R² of 0.56 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 19, 2025.

  • This ETF captured 179.33% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 29.26% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
  • This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 25.60% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
25.60%
Beta
0.83
0.56
Upside Capture
179.33%
Downside Capture
29.26%

Expense Ratio

AGEM has an expense ratio of 0.70%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

AGEM ranks 90 for risk / return — in the top 90% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.


AGEM Risk / Return Rank: 9090
Overall Rank
AGEM Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9191
Sharpe Ratio Rank
AGEM Sortino Ratio Rank: 9191
Sortino Ratio Rank
AGEM Omega Ratio Rank: 9191
Omega Ratio Rank
AGEM Calmar Ratio Rank: 8989
Calmar Ratio Rank
AGEM Martin Ratio Rank: 9090
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

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for abrdn Emerging Markets Dividend Active ETF (AGEM) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


AGEMBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

2.06

0.90

+1.17

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.70

1.39

+1.32

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.40

1.21

+0.19

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

3.02

1.40

+1.62

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

12.05

6.61

+5.45

Explore AGEM risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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Dividends

Dividend History

abrdn Emerging Markets Dividend Active ETF provided a 2.12% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.86 per share.


1.80%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.50$0.60$0.702025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM2025
Dividend$0.86$0.69

Dividend yield

2.12%1.80%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for abrdn Emerging Markets Dividend Active ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.17$0.17
2025$0.21$0.00$0.00$0.31$0.00$0.00$0.17$0.69

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.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the abrdn Emerging Markets Dividend Active ETF. 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 abrdn Emerging Markets Dividend Active ETF was 15.58%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 18 trading sessions.

The current abrdn Emerging Markets Dividend Active ETF drawdown is 10.97%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-15.58%Feb 20, 202533Apr 8, 202518May 5, 202551
-13.92%Feb 26, 202623Mar 30, 2026
-5.47%Oct 30, 202516Nov 20, 202524Dec 26, 202540
-3.59%Oct 6, 20255Oct 10, 20256Oct 20, 202511
-3.15%Jul 24, 20257Aug 1, 20257Aug 12, 202514

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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