- ISIN
- US4642862514
- CUSIP
- 464286251
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Apr 17, 2012
- Region
- Emerging Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Corporate Bonds
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- JP Morgan CEMBI Broad Diversified
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
- Assets Under Management
- $417M
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Performance
CEMB Performance Chart
iShares J.P. Morgan EM Corporate Bond ETF (CEMB) is up 1.6% since the beginning of the year. CEMB is currently trading at $46 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of CEMB shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,101.
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Returns By Period
iShares J.P. Morgan EM Corporate Bond ETF (CEMB) has returned 1.63% so far this year and 6.71% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CEMB has returned 3.63% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
iShares J.P. Morgan EM Corporate Bond ETF
- 1D
- -0.22%
- 1M
- 0.61%
- YTD
- 1.63%
- 6M
- 1.85%
- 1Y
- 6.71%
- 3Y*
- 7.13%
- 5Y*
- 1.94%
- 10Y*
- 3.63%
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%
CEMB Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 19, 2012, CEMB's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.32%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 18.1 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +7.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -13.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, CEMB closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 2, 2014 with a return of +4.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -5.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.63% | 1.07% | -2.14% | 1.66% | 0.42% | 0.02% | 1.63% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.95% | 1.87% | -0.12% | -0.54% | 0.87% | 1.58% | 0.54% | 1.45% | 1.00% | 0.31% | 0.33% | 0.32% | 8.86% |
| 2024 | -0.00% | 0.60% | 1.00% | -1.48% | 2.03% | 0.35% | 1.87% | 1.74% | 1.49% | -1.49% | 0.74% | -1.10% | 5.81% |
| 2023 | 3.58% | -2.20% | 1.26% | 0.85% | -1.04% | 0.88% | 0.84% | -1.00% | -1.07% | -1.48% | 4.03% | 3.66% | 8.37% |
| 2022 | -2.16% | -5.65% | -0.86% | -2.94% | -0.04% | -3.91% | 1.75% | 0.26% | -4.50% | -2.52% | 7.17% | 0.66% | -12.58% |
| 2021 | -0.41% | -0.35% | -0.79% | 0.70% | 0.47% | 0.66% | 0.08% | 0.69% | -1.11% | -0.33% | -1.10% | 0.94% | -0.59% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares J.P. Morgan EM Corporate Bond ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.10%, beta of 0.14, and R2 of 0.10 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 19, 2012.
- This ETF participated in 40.52% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 29.14% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.14 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.10 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 0.10 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
- 2.10%
- Beta
- 0.14
- R²
- 0.10
- Upside Capture
- 29.14%
- Downside Capture
- 40.52%
Expense Ratio
CEMB has an expense ratio of 0.50%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
CEMB ranks 65 for risk / return — better than 65% 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 EM Corporate Bond ETF (CEMB) 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.
| CEMB | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.13 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.49 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.42 | 1.37 | +0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.34 | 2.78 | -0.44 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.08 | 12.44 | -2.36 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares J.P. Morgan EM Corporate Bond ETF provided a 5.13% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.34 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.34 | $2.36 | $2.27 | $2.10 | $1.83 | $1.79 | $2.05 | $2.17 | $2.21 | $2.07 | $2.11 | $2.19 |
Dividend yield | 5.13% | 5.14% | 5.11% | 4.77% | 4.29% | 3.51% | 3.86% | 4.19% | 4.66% | 4.06% | 4.26% | 4.76% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares J.P. Morgan EM Corporate 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 | $0.18 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.19 | $0.97 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.20 | $0.19 | $0.20 | $0.40 | $2.36 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.19 | $0.18 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.20 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.39 | $2.27 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.16 | $0.17 | $0.16 | $0.18 | $0.19 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.40 | $2.10 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.14 | $0.15 | $0.16 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.12 | $0.16 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.37 | $1.83 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.15 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.15 | $0.34 | $1.79 |
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 EM Corporate 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 EM Corporate Bond ETF was 20.84%, occurring on Mar 19, 2020. Recovery took 95 trading sessions.
The current iShares J.P. Morgan EM Corporate Bond ETF drawdown is 0.22%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -20.84%Mar 2020 | 24d | 4mo 18d | 5mo 12dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -20.48%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | 1y 10mo | 3y 11dSep 2021 - Sep 2024 |
2013 correction2013 | -11.85%Sep 2013 | 4mo 6d | 8mo 29d | 1y 1moMay 2013 - Jun 2014 |
2016 pullback2016 | -9.58%Jan 2016 | 8mo 13d | 2mo 15d | 10mo 28dMay 2015 - Apr 2016 |
2014 pullback2014 | -7.73%Dec 2014 | 5mo 8d | 4mo 9d | 9mo 17dJul 2014 - Apr 2015 |
Drawdown Indicators
| CEMB | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -20.84% | -56.78% | +35.94% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.88% | -9.10% | +6.22% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -3.85% | -18.90% | +15.05% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -20.48% | -25.43% | +4.95% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -20.84% | -33.92% | +13.08% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.22% | -1.80% | +1.58% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.64% | -10.71% | +7.07% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.67% | 2.03% | -1.36% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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