- Issuer
- BlackRock
- Inception Date
- Oct 15, 2025
- Region
- Emerging Markets (Emerging Markets)
- Category
- Emerging Markets Bonds
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- US
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
- Assets Under Management
- $39M
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Performance
BREM Performance Chart
iShares Emerging Markets Bond Active ETF (BREM) is up 4.4% since the beginning of the year. BREM is currently trading at $52 per share.
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Returns By Period
iShares Emerging Markets Bond Active ETF
- 1D
- 0.19%
- 1M
- 2.11%
- YTD
- 4.38%
- 6M
- 4.60%
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -0.71%
- YTD
- 8.39%
- 6M
- 8.57%
- 1Y
- 24.33%
- 3Y*
- 18.94%
- 5Y*
- 12.24%
- 10Y*
- 13.54%
BREM Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 16, 2025, BREM's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.80%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.2 years.
Historically, 89% of months were positive and 11% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +3.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -3.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, BREM closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 8, 2026 with a return of +1.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 20, 2026 at -1.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.21% | 1.01% | -3.29% | 3.18% | 1.29% | 1.01% | 4.38% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.27% | 0.54% | 0.96% | 2.80% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares Emerging Markets Bond Active ETF has an annualized alpha of 6.08%, beta of 0.28, and R2 of 0.47 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 16, 2025.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (33.94%) than losses (5.13%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.28 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.47 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 0.47 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 6.08%
- Beta
- 0.28
- R²
- 0.47
- Upside Capture
- 33.94%
- Downside Capture
- 5.13%
Expense Ratio
BREM has an expense ratio of 0.50%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Emerging Markets Bond Active ETF (BREM) 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.
| BREM | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | — | — | |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | — | — | |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | — | 1.35 | — |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | — | 2.66 | — |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | — | 11.86 | — |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares Emerging Markets Bond Active ETF provided a 3.87% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.00 | $0.61 |
Dividend yield | 3.87% | 1.19% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares Emerging Markets Bond Active 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 | $0.26 | $0.27 | $0.29 | $0.28 | $0.29 | $1.40 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.61 | $0.61 |
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 Emerging Markets Bond 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 iShares Emerging Markets Bond Active ETF was 4.54%, occurring on Mar 30, 2026. Recovery took 13 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 pullback2026 | -4.54%Mar 2026 | 1mo 10d | 18d | 1mo 28dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -1.93%May 2026 | 12d | 10d | 22dMay 2026 - May 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -1.29%Apr 2026 | 9d | 7d | 16dApr 2026 - May 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -0.76%Jan 2026 | 13d | 2d | 15dJan 2026 - Jan 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -0.63%Jun 2026 | 5d | 4d | 9dJun 2026 - Jun 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BREM | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -4.54% | -56.78% | +52.24% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | — | -9.10% | — |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
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 | 0.00% | -2.49% | +2.49% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.63% | -10.72% | +10.09% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | — | 2.03% | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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