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
US4642864759
464286475
Aug 16, 2011
Emerging Markets (Broad)
1x
MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap Index
Mid-Cap
Blend
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Performance
Performance Chart
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.
Returns By Period
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF had a return of 3.23% year-to-date (YTD) and 7.74% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF had an annualized return of 4.71%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.13%, indicating that iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
EEMS
3.23%
-4.77%
-2.47%
7.74%
9.20%
4.71%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.05%
1.08%
11.50%
30.38%
13.77%
11.13%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of EEMS, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -1.85% | 2.61% | 1.08% | 1.05% | 1.33% | 1.83% | 0.29% | 1.04% | 3.00% | -3.67% | 3.23% | ||
| 2023 | 7.09% | -3.60% | 1.08% | 1.16% | 0.70% | 5.06% | 6.50% | -2.03% | -2.33% | -4.73% | 9.32% | 3.85% | 23.09% |
| 2022 | -2.94% | -3.61% | 1.17% | -4.37% | -2.27% | -9.76% | 3.21% | 0.54% | -9.01% | 0.71% | 9.41% | -2.62% | -19.12% |
| 2021 | -0.13% | 6.62% | 2.24% | 4.38% | 2.25% | 2.78% | -0.80% | -0.27% | -2.24% | 0.81% | -2.11% | 3.64% | 18.12% |
| 2020 | -4.91% | -5.34% | -21.26% | 8.59% | 4.46% | 8.07% | 8.59% | 4.49% | -1.14% | -0.56% | 14.83% | 7.35% | 19.47% |
| 2019 | 6.67% | -0.04% | 0.94% | 0.24% | -4.83% | 4.19% | -2.68% | -4.35% | 1.96% | 3.42% | -0.24% | 6.20% | 11.25% |
| 2018 | 5.97% | -5.70% | 0.53% | -1.54% | -1.47% | -6.85% | 2.28% | -3.01% | -3.38% | -10.14% | 6.49% | -2.70% | -18.98% |
| 2017 | 5.32% | 4.58% | 3.66% | 0.93% | -0.86% | 1.95% | 3.59% | 1.84% | 0.08% | 3.30% | 1.61% | 4.44% | 34.80% |
| 2016 | -6.82% | -1.05% | 9.42% | 0.56% | -2.34% | 2.95% | 4.20% | 0.61% | 2.59% | -2.01% | -4.69% | -1.02% | 1.40% |
| 2015 | 1.24% | 3.67% | 0.08% | 8.10% | -0.27% | -4.48% | -7.47% | -10.51% | -0.40% | 6.62% | -1.77% | -0.61% | -7.12% |
| 2014 | -5.50% | 4.11% | 3.14% | -0.04% | 2.35% | 1.13% | 0.66% | 3.17% | -4.74% | -3.03% | -0.52% | -3.21% | -3.02% |
| 2013 | 3.76% | 0.88% | -0.12% | 1.29% | -2.60% | -8.67% | 1.98% | -3.19% | 5.75% | 5.60% | -1.27% | 0.46% | 3.02% |
Expense Ratio
EEMS features an expense ratio of 0.69%, falling within the medium range.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of EEMS is 21, indicating that it is in the bottom 21% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF (EEMS) 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 Small-Cap ETF provided a 2.49% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.48 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.48 | $1.56 | $0.43 | $2.14 | $1.13 | $1.20 | $1.28 | $1.31 | $1.02 | $0.95 | $1.20 | $1.02 |
Dividend yield | 2.49% | 2.69% | 0.89% | 3.56% | 2.14% | 2.64% | 3.06% | 2.47% | 2.51% | 2.33% | 2.67% | 2.15% |
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 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.23 | $1.56 |
| 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 | $0.43 |
| 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 | $2.14 |
| 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 | $1.13 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.85 | $1.20 |
| 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 | $1.28 |
| 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 | $1.31 |
| 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 | $1.02 |
| 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 | $0.95 |
| 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 | $1.20 |
| 2013 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $1.02 |
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.
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.
The current iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF drawdown is 7.43%.
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 | 349 | Mar 7, 2024 | 580 |
| -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
Volatility Chart
The current iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF volatility is 3.70%, 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.