- ISIN
- US4642865335
- CUSIP
- 464286533
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Oct 18, 2011
- Region
- Emerging Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Asia Pacific Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- MSCI Emerging Markets Minimum Volatility Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $4B
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Performance
EEMV Performance Chart
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF (EEMV) is up 19.0% since the beginning of the year. EEMV is currently trading at $76 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of EEMV shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,334.
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Returns By Period
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF (EEMV) has returned 18.97% so far this year and 27.98% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, EEMV has returned 6.79% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF
- 1D
- -0.04%
- 1M
- 7.57%
- YTD
- 18.97%
- 6M
- 20.18%
- 1Y
- 27.98%
- 3Y*
- 14.53%
- 5Y*
- 5.94%
- 10Y*
- 6.79%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.25%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.43%
- 1Y
- 28.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
EEMV Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 20, 2011, EEMV's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.53%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.9 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% 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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.34% | 3.01% | -5.96% | 9.22% | 6.78% | 0.93% | 18.97% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.57% | -1.49% | 1.55% | 2.01% | 2.37% | 4.30% | -1.32% | 1.36% | 1.62% | 1.90% | -0.86% | 0.84% | 13.45% |
| 2024 | -2.32% | 3.72% | 0.48% | -1.06% | 0.39% | 2.91% | 2.53% | 2.49% | 4.29% | -3.72% | -0.89% | -0.77% | 7.98% |
| 2023 | 3.30% | -3.69% | 3.39% | 2.11% | -2.08% | 1.64% | 3.53% | -4.55% | -1.80% | -3.06% | 5.45% | 3.91% | 7.75% |
| 2022 | -0.59% | -0.11% | -2.16% | -3.65% | -1.00% | -4.32% | 0.93% | -2.12% | -7.45% | -0.97% | 9.34% | -1.96% | -13.94% |
| 2021 | 0.98% | 0.99% | 1.40% | 0.36% | 2.22% | -0.18% | -3.60% | 3.28% | -1.89% | 0.48% | -1.56% | 2.67% | 5.05% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF has an annualized alpha of -2.09%, 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 51.65% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This ETF had an annualized alpha of -2.09% 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.
- Alpha
- -2.09%
- Beta
- 0.62
- R²
- 0.53
- Upside Capture
- 51.65%
- Downside Capture
- 71.88%
Expense Ratio
EEMV has an expense ratio of 0.25%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
EEMV ranks 64 for risk / return — better than 64% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF (EEMV) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| EEMV | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.16 | 2.39 | -0.23 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.04 | 3.25 | -0.21 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.43 | 1.43 | 0.00 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.05 | 3.11 | -0.07 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.37 | 14.38 | -3.01 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF provided a 2.23% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.70 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.70 | $1.70 | $2.03 | $1.53 | $1.03 | $1.34 | $1.49 | $1.54 | $1.37 | $1.42 | $1.37 | $1.24 |
Dividend yield | 2.23% | 2.65% | 3.50% | 2.75% | 1.93% | 2.14% | 2.45% | 2.63% | 2.46% | 2.34% | 2.79% | 2.55% |
Monthly Dividends
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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.97 | $1.70 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.40 | $2.03 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.06 | $1.53 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.76 | $1.03 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.82 | $1.34 |
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
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 0.04%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -31.56%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 9mo 11d | 2y 11moJan 2018 - Dec 2020 |
2016 bear market2016 | -28.93%Jan 2016 | 8mo 27d | 1y 10mo | 2y 6moApr 2015 - Nov 2017 |
Bear market2022 | -21.97%Oct 2022 | 1y 4mo | 1y 11mo | 3y 3moJun 2021 - Sep 2024 |
2014 correction2014 | -15.89%Feb 2014 | 9mo | 5mo 19d | 1y 2moMay 2013 - Jul 2014 |
2014 correction2014 | -13.44%Dec 2014 | 3mo 9d | 4mo 8d | 7mo 17dSep 2014 - Apr 2015 |
Drawdown Indicators
| EEMV | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -31.56% | -56.78% | +25.22% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.22% | -9.10% | -0.12% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -12.47% | -18.90% | +6.43% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -21.90% | -25.43% | +3.53% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -31.56% | -33.92% | +2.36% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.04% | 0.00% | -0.04% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.98% | -10.72% | +2.74% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.47% | 1.97% | +0.50% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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