- ISIN
- US46429B2007
- CUSIP
- 46429B200
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Sep 28, 2010
- Region
- Emerging Asia Pacific (China)
- Category
- Asia Pacific Equities, China Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- MSCI China Small Cap Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $67M
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Performance
ECNS Performance Chart
iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF (ECNS) is down 8.1% since the beginning of the year. ECNS is currently trading at $30 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ECNS shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $674.
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Returns By Period
iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF (ECNS) has returned -8.11% so far this year and 5.33% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ECNS has returned 1.74% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF
- 1D
- 0.38%
- 1M
- -4.88%
- YTD
- -8.11%
- 6M
- -9.36%
- 1Y
- 5.33%
- 3Y*
- 7.60%
- 5Y*
- -7.59%
- 10Y*
- 1.74%
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%
ECNS Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 29, 2010, ECNS's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.29%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 19.9 years.
Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +27.6%, while the worst month was Sep 2011 at -22.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, ECNS closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 9, 2015 with a return of +17.7%, while the worst single day was Oct 8, 2024 at -13.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.47% | 1.99% | -9.47% | 2.97% | -6.11% | -4.21% | -8.11% | ||||||
| 2025 | -1.31% | 9.92% | 0.11% | -1.15% | 5.30% | 11.72% | 9.83% | 8.98% | 4.20% | -8.08% | -2.03% | -3.76% | 36.49% |
| 2024 | -15.44% | 8.28% | 1.79% | 3.05% | 4.77% | -6.46% | -3.79% | -1.68% | 25.22% | -5.35% | -1.13% | 1.23% | 5.64% |
| 2023 | 12.24% | -8.38% | -6.46% | -1.58% | -12.78% | 2.78% | 8.75% | -11.69% | -3.59% | -1.95% | 1.05% | -1.17% | -23.05% |
| 2022 | -4.42% | -5.00% | -8.23% | -5.85% | -0.75% | 8.82% | -10.53% | -3.68% | -15.18% | -8.79% | 27.56% | 4.65% | -24.58% |
| 2021 | 9.70% | 9.09% | -6.38% | 1.92% | 0.61% | 3.30% | -9.63% | 2.47% | -4.88% | -2.93% | 4.81% | -4.00% | 2.11% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF has an annualized alpha of -5.87%, beta of 0.74, and R2 of 0.23 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 29, 2010.
- This ETF participated in 89.10% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 43.40% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.23 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
- -5.87%
- Beta
- 0.74
- R²
- 0.23
- Upside Capture
- 43.40%
- Downside Capture
- 89.10%
Expense Ratio
ECNS has an expense ratio of 0.59%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ECNS ranks 11 for risk / return — in the bottom 11% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF (ECNS) 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.
| ECNS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.77 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.27 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.06 | 1.37 | -0.30 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.25 | 2.78 | -2.54 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.53 | 12.44 | -11.91 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF provided a 6.40% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.90 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.90 | $2.03 | $1.53 | $1.26 | $1.24 | $2.34 | $1.76 | $1.32 | $2.41 | $1.61 | $1.76 | $1.59 |
Dividend yield | 6.40% | 6.20% | 5.98% | 4.89% | 3.54% | 4.87% | 3.59% | 3.23% | 6.16% | 3.18% | 4.29% | 3.58% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares MSCI China Small-Cap 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.45 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.45 | $2.03 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.04 | $1.53 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.91 | $1.26 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $1.24 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.78 | $2.34 |
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 MSCI China Small-Cap 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 MSCI China Small-Cap ETF was 63.43%, occurring on Feb 5, 2024. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF drawdown is 40.85%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 bear market2024 | -63.43%Feb 2024 | 2y 11mo | — | 5y 4moFeb 2021 - now |
2016 bear market2016 | -46.85%Feb 2016 | 8mo 19d | 4y 11mo | 5y 7moMay 2015 - Jan 2021 |
2011 bear market2011 | -46.30%Oct 2011 | 10mo 26d | 3y 6mo | 4y 4moNov 2010 - Apr 2015 |
2015 pullback2015 | -7.50%May 2015 | 2d | 8d | 10dMay 2015 - May 2015 |
2021 pullback2021 | -6.18%Jan 2021 | 2d | 4d | 6dJan 2021 - Feb 2021 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ECNS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -63.43% | -56.78% | -6.65% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -21.48% | -9.10% | -12.38% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -31.72% | -18.90% | -12.82% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -59.61% | -25.43% | -34.18% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -63.43% | -33.92% | -29.51% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -40.85% | -1.80% | -39.05% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -29.41% | -10.71% | -18.70% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 10.14% | 2.03% | +8.11% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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