- Issuer
- L&G
- Inception Date
- Dec 9, 2021
- Category
- Corporate Bonds
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- L&G Emerging Markets Corporate Bond (USD) Screened UCITS ETF USD Accumulating
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
EMAU.L Performance Chart
L&G Emerging Markets Corporate Bond (USD) Screened UCITS ETF USD Accumulating (EMAU.L) is up 1.3% since the beginning of the year. EMAU.L is currently trading at $11 per share.
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Returns By Period
L&G Emerging Markets Corporate Bond (USD) Screened UCITS ETF USD Accumulating (EMAU.L) has returned 1.29% so far this year and 5.57% over the past 12 months.
L&G Emerging Markets Corporate Bond (USD) Screened UCITS ETF USD Accumulating
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -0.27%
- 6M
- 0.92%
- YTD
- 1.29%
- 1Y
- 5.57%
- 3Y*
- 6.29%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.38%
- 1M
- 0.24%
- 6M
- 9.32%
- YTD
- 10.62%
- 1Y
- 21.28%
- 3Y*
- 18.90%
- 5Y*
- 11.84%
- 10Y*
- 13.36%
EMAU.L Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 26, 2021, EMAU.L's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.14%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 41.3 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +5.9%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -4.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, EMAU.L closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 25, 2022 with a return of +4.1%, while the worst single day was Feb 28, 2022 at -3.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.55% | 0.73% | -1.91% | 1.76% | 0.09% | 0.27% | -0.18% | 1.29% | |||||
| 2025 | 0.80% | 1.58% | -0.10% | -0.39% | 0.49% | 1.46% | 0.67% | 1.33% | 0.85% | 0.65% | 0.09% | 0.37% | 8.06% |
| 2024 | 0.63% | 0.10% | 1.04% | -1.45% | 1.68% | 0.72% | 1.13% | 1.82% | 0.99% | -1.18% | 0.70% | -0.59% | 5.68% |
| 2023 | 2.89% | -1.95% | 0.62% | 0.94% | -0.95% | 0.85% | 0.66% | -0.55% | -0.99% | -1.11% | 3.70% | 2.70% | 6.84% |
| 2022 | -1.76% | -3.86% | -0.51% | -3.46% | -0.72% | -3.07% | 1.45% | -0.48% | -4.14% | -2.40% | 5.86% | 1.56% | -11.34% |
| 2021 | 0.05% | 0.64% | -0.92% | -0.99% | -0.70% | 0.70% | -1.23% |
Benchmark Metrics
L&G Emerging Markets Corporate Bond (USD) Screened UCITS ETF USD Accumulating has an annualized alpha of 0.91%, beta of 0.08, and R2 of 0.07 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 26, 2021.
- This ETF participated in 31.50% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 18.09% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.08 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.07 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.07 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 0.91%
- Beta
- 0.08
- R²
- 0.07
- Upside Capture
- 18.09%
- Downside Capture
- 31.50%
Expense Ratio
EMAU.L has an expense ratio of 0.35%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
EMAU.L ranks 63 for risk / return — better than 63% 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 L&G Emerging Markets Corporate Bond (USD) Screened UCITS ETF USD Accumulating (EMAU.L) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| EMAU.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.07 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.16 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.31 | 0.00 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.18 | 2.35 | -0.17 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.66 | 10.19 | -0.53 |
Dividends
Dividend History
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 L&G Emerging Markets Corporate Bond (USD) Screened UCITS ETF USD Accumulating. 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 L&G Emerging Markets Corporate Bond (USD) Screened UCITS ETF USD Accumulating was 19.62%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. Recovery took 553 trading sessions.
The current L&G Emerging Markets Corporate Bond (USD) Screened UCITS ETF USD Accumulating drawdown is 0.27%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-19.62%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | 2y 4mo | 3y 5moSep 2021 - Feb 2025 | Bear market2022 |
-3.01%Apr 2025 | 7d | 1mo 26d | 2mo 3dApr 2025 - Jun 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-2.55%Mar 2026 | 25d | 1mo 10d | 2mo 5dMar 2026 - May 2026 | — |
-1.09%May 2026 | 8d | 27d | 1mo 5dMay 2026 - Jun 2026 | — |
-0.54%Jul 2026 | 16d | — | 24dJun 2026 - now | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| EMAU.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -19.62% | -56.78% | +37.16% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.55% | -9.10% | +6.55% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -3.01% | -18.90% | +15.89% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.27% | -0.49% | +0.22% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.68% | -10.70% | +5.02% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.57% | 2.09% | -1.52% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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