iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF (EEMV)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor 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 Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF (EEMV) has returned 1.08% so far this year and 13.99% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, EEMV has returned 5.02% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 20, 2011, EEMV's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.44%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 13.2 years.

Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +9.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -12.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, EEMV closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +5.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -9.5%.

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF has an annualized alpha of -2.52%, beta of 0.62, and R² of 0.53 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 21, 2011.

• This ETF participated in 71.88% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 49.59% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• This ETF had an annualized alpha of -2.52% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
• Beta of 0.62 indicates this ETF moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.

EEMV has an expense ratio of 0.25%, which is considered low.

EEMV ranks 58 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 Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF (EEMV) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF provided a 2.62% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.70 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor 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 Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor 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 Min Vol Factor ETF was 31.56%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 195 trading sessions.

The current iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF drawdown is 6.88%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.