iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM)
EEM is a passive ETF by iShares tracking the investment results of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. EEM launched on Apr 11, 2003 and has a 0.68% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US4642872349 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 464287234 |
| Issuer | iShares |
| Inception Date | Apr 11, 2003 |
| Region | Emerging Markets (Broad) |
| Category | Asia Pacific Equities |
| Index Tracked | MSCI Emerging Markets Index |
| Home Page | www.ishares.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF has a high expense ratio of 0.68%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF had a return of 1.22% year-to-date (YTD) and 8.81% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF had an annualized return of 2.13%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.46%, indicating that iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 1.22% | 5.84% |
| 1 month | -0.39% | -2.98% |
| 6 months | 13.43% | 22.02% |
| 1 year | 8.81% | 24.47% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 0.78% | 11.44% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 2.13% | 10.46% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -4.53% | 4.17% | 2.73% | |||||||||
| 2023 | -3.11% | -3.29% | 7.79% | 3.57% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF(EEM)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF granted a 2.60% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $1.06 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.06 | $1.06 | $0.95 | $0.97 | $0.75 | $1.24 | $0.87 | $0.88 | $0.66 | $0.80 | $0.87 | $0.85 |
Dividend yield | 2.60% | 2.63% | 2.50% | 1.99% | 1.45% | 2.76% | 2.22% | 1.87% | 1.88% | 2.48% | 2.22% | 2.04% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares MSCI Emerging Markets 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.93 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.69 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 |
| 2013 | $0.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets 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 Emerging Markets ETF was 66.44%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 2221 trading sessions.
The current iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF drawdown is 24.74%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -66.44% | Nov 1, 2007 | 267 | Nov 20, 2008 | 2221 | Sep 19, 2017 | 2488 |
| -39.82% | Feb 18, 2021 | 425 | Oct 24, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -38.21% | Jan 29, 2018 | 541 | Mar 23, 2020 | 172 | Nov 24, 2020 | 713 |
| -26.24% | May 10, 2006 | 24 | Jun 13, 2006 | 121 | Dec 4, 2006 | 145 |
| -21.38% | Apr 13, 2004 | 25 | May 17, 2004 | 119 | Nov 4, 2004 | 144 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF volatility is 3.76%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.