iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF (ECNS)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF (ECNS) has returned -0.77% so far this year and 24.71% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ECNS has returned 2.22% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 29, 2010, ECNS's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.33%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 17.5 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% 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%.

iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF has an annualized alpha of -4.93%, beta of 0.74, and R² of 0.23 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 30, 2010.

• This ETF participated in 88.27% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 46.20% 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.

ECNS has an expense ratio of 0.59%, placing it in the medium range.

ECNS ranks 48 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF (ECNS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF provided a 6.25% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.03 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.

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.

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.

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 36.12%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.