- ISIN
- US46436E2625
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Feb 22, 2023
- Category
- Emerging Markets Bonds
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
- Assets Under Management
- $43M
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Performance
BEMB Performance Chart
Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF (BEMB) is up 1.7% since the beginning of the year. BEMB is currently trading at $53 per share.
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Returns By Period
Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF (BEMB) has returned 1.68% so far this year and 9.29% over the past 12 months.
Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF
- 1D
- -0.33%
- 1M
- 1.31%
- YTD
- 1.68%
- 6M
- 1.92%
- 1Y
- 9.29%
- 3Y*
- 8.50%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
BEMB Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 24, 2023, BEMB's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.68%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.5 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +5.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -2.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, BEMB closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +2.1%, while the worst single day was Apr 10, 2025 at -1.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.42% | 1.06% | -2.78% | 1.98% | 0.79% | 0.26% | 1.68% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.50% | 1.99% | -0.70% | -0.23% | 0.93% | 2.19% | 0.62% | 1.63% | 1.24% | 1.53% | 0.44% | 0.53% | 12.27% |
| 2024 | -0.66% | 0.72% | 1.58% | -1.91% | 2.33% | -0.03% | 2.40% | 2.00% | 1.88% | -2.12% | 1.22% | -1.86% | 5.51% |
| 2023 | -0.02% | 1.57% | 0.59% | -1.07% | 1.94% | 1.34% | -1.38% | -2.50% | -1.24% | 5.40% | 4.20% | 8.88% |
Benchmark Metrics
Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF has an annualized alpha of 4.36%, beta of 0.21, and R2 of 0.27 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 24, 2023.
- This ETF participated in 36.28% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 34.88% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.21 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.27 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.27 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 4.36%
- Beta
- 0.21
- R²
- 0.27
- Upside Capture
- 34.88%
- Downside Capture
- 36.28%
Expense Ratio
BEMB has an expense ratio of 0.18%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BEMB ranks 66 for risk / return — better than 66% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF (BEMB) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| BEMB | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.12 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.41 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.37 | +0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.55 | 2.78 | -0.24 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.92 | 12.44 | -1.52 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF provided a 6.85% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.66 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.66 | $3.71 | $3.25 | $2.83 |
Dividend yield | 6.85% | 6.88% | 6.31% | 5.46% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.27 | $1.34 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.30 | $0.29 | $0.26 | $0.27 | $0.94 | $3.71 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.26 | $0.28 | $0.29 | $0.27 | $0.25 | $0.27 | $0.28 | $0.62 | $3.25 |
| 2023 | $0.35 | $0.29 | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.28 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.28 | $0.58 | $2.83 |
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 Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bond 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 Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF was 6.17%, occurring on Oct 19, 2023. Recovery took 27 trading sessions.
The current Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF drawdown is 0.33%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 pullback2023 | -6.17%Oct 2023 | 2mo 19d | 1mo 10d | 3mo 29dAug 2023 - Nov 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -4.20%Apr 2025 | 1mo 6d | 1mo 26d | 3mo 2dMar 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -3.67%Mar 2026 | 25d | 2mo 7d | 3mo 2dMar 2026 - Jun 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -3.04%Jan 2025 | 3mo 13d | 1mo 13d | 4mo 26dOct 2024 - Feb 2025 |
2024 pullback2024 | -2.67%Apr 2024 | 6d | 29d | 1mo 5dApr 2024 - May 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BEMB | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -6.17% | -56.78% | +50.61% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.67% | -9.10% | +5.43% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -6.17% | -18.90% | +12.73% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.33% | -1.80% | +1.47% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.93% | -10.71% | +9.78% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.85% | 2.03% | -1.18% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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