iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF (EEMS)
EEMS is a passive ETF by iShares tracking the investment results of the MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap Index. EEMS launched on Aug 16, 2011 and has a 0.69% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US4642864759 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 464286475 |
| Issuer | iShares |
| Inception Date | Aug 16, 2011 |
| Region | Emerging Markets (Broad) |
| Category | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities |
| Index Tracked | MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap Index |
| ETF Home Page | www.ishares.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Mid-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF has a high expense ratio of 0.69%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares MSCI Emerging Markets 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.
Compare to other instruments
Return
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF had a return of 19.89% year-to-date (YTD) and 16.31% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF had an annualized return of 4.54%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 9.87%, indicating that iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 19.89% | 19.67% |
| 1 month | 9.50% | 8.42% |
| 6 months | 9.63% | 7.29% |
| 1 year | 16.31% | 12.71% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 8.18% | 10.75% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 4.54% | 9.87% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.70% | 5.06% | 6.49% | -2.03% | -2.33% | -4.73% | 9.32% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF (EEMS) and S&P 500 (^GSPC). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Ulcer Index | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EEMS iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF | 1.30 | ||||
^GSPC S&P 500 | 0.91 |
Dividend History
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF granted a 1.27% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.73 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.73 | $0.43 | $2.14 | $1.13 | $1.20 | $1.28 | $1.31 | $1.02 | $0.95 | $1.20 | $1.02 | $2.26 |
Dividend yield | 1.27% | 0.89% | 3.56% | 2.14% | 2.64% | 3.06% | 2.47% | 2.51% | 2.33% | 2.67% | 2.15% | 4.78% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares MSCI Emerging Markets 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.76 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.84 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.85 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.98 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.93 |
| 2013 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 |
| 2012 | $0.69 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.57 |
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 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 Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF was 48.89%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 196 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -48.89% | Jan 29, 2018 | 541 | Mar 23, 2020 | 196 | Dec 30, 2020 | 737 |
| -28.65% | May 21, 2015 | 184 | Feb 11, 2016 | 392 | Aug 31, 2017 | 576 |
| -27.07% | Nov 15, 2021 | 231 | Oct 14, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -21.19% | Sep 1, 2011 | 23 | Oct 4, 2011 | 243 | Dec 31, 2012 | 266 |
| -16.47% | May 10, 2013 | 77 | Aug 28, 2013 | 191 | Jun 6, 2014 | 268 |
Volatility Chart
The current iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF volatility is 3.82%, 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.