iShares Edge MSCI Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF (EMGF)
EMGF is a passive ETF by iShares tracking the investment results of the MSCI Emerging Markets Diversified Multiple-Factor Index. EMGF launched on Dec 8, 2015 and has a 0.45% expense ratio.
ETF Info
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Dec 8, 2015
Broad Asia (Pacific ex-Japan)
1x
MSCI Emerging Markets Diversified Multiple-Factor Index
Large-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
EMGF features an expense ratio of 0.45%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares Edge MSCI Multifactor Emerging Markets 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 Edge MSCI Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF had a return of 9.54% year-to-date (YTD) and 12.37% in the last 12 months.
EMGF
9.54%
-1.34%
-0.75%
12.37%
3.88%
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
23.11%
-0.36%
7.02%
23.15%
12.80%
11.01%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of EMGF, 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 | -2.71% | 4.51% | 2.20% | 0.61% | 2.68% | 2.29% | 0.51% | 0.58% | 5.53% | -3.49% | -1.71% | 9.54% | |
| 2023 | 5.87% | -7.00% | 2.75% | -1.25% | -1.73% | 4.25% | 5.95% | -5.45% | -1.78% | -3.03% | 7.87% | 5.25% | 10.86% |
| 2022 | -0.59% | -1.81% | -3.05% | -4.67% | 1.08% | -7.05% | 0.58% | -0.23% | -10.77% | -1.01% | 13.85% | -2.44% | -16.55% |
| 2021 | 3.22% | 0.89% | 1.70% | 2.59% | 1.84% | 0.30% | -3.94% | 2.61% | -3.39% | -0.31% | -1.90% | 3.18% | 6.65% |
| 2020 | -6.61% | -4.18% | -15.73% | 8.65% | 2.09% | 4.47% | 10.36% | 1.86% | -0.90% | -0.27% | 5.83% | 7.32% | 10.26% |
| 2019 | 11.44% | -1.34% | 0.40% | 1.10% | -7.24% | 6.29% | -1.35% | -3.13% | 1.51% | 4.50% | -0.33% | 8.81% | 20.96% |
| 2018 | 6.45% | -3.11% | 0.50% | -3.49% | 0.35% | -6.39% | 0.69% | -3.88% | -3.30% | -8.44% | 4.93% | -4.98% | -19.71% |
| 2017 | 7.41% | 3.41% | 2.59% | 1.63% | 2.58% | 1.61% | 6.65% | 2.05% | 0.91% | 1.86% | 1.58% | 3.80% | 42.37% |
| 2016 | -6.75% | 0.03% | 12.45% | 1.02% | -3.55% | 3.82% | 4.35% | 1.40% | 3.10% | -1.55% | -4.18% | -1.00% | 8.12% |
| 2015 | -0.00% | -0.00% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of EMGF is 39, indicating average performance compared to other ETFs on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Edge MSCI Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF (EMGF) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares Edge MSCI Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF provided a 8.05% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.66 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.66 | $2.55 | $1.66 | $1.27 | $0.96 | $1.20 | $1.06 | $0.96 | $0.73 |
Dividend yield | 8.05% | 5.94% | 4.04% | 2.48% | 1.95% | 2.63% | 2.73% | 1.95% | 2.04% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares Edge MSCI Multifactor Emerging Markets 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 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.16 | $1.55 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.11 | $2.55 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.21 | $1.66 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.93 | $1.27 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.96 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $1.20 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $1.06 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.96 |
| 2016 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.73 |
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 Edge MSCI Multifactor Emerging Markets 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 Edge MSCI Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF was 40.23%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 199 trading sessions.
The current iShares Edge MSCI Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF drawdown is 9.58%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -40.23% | Jan 29, 2018 | 541 | Mar 23, 2020 | 199 | Jan 5, 2021 | 740 |
| -28.6% | Jun 7, 2021 | 355 | Oct 31, 2022 | 424 | Jul 11, 2024 | 779 |
| -13.92% | Dec 28, 2015 | 5 | Jan 15, 2016 | 17 | Mar 21, 2016 | 22 |
| -10.21% | Sep 12, 2016 | 28 | Nov 14, 2016 | 48 | Feb 2, 2017 | 76 |
| -9.58% | Oct 8, 2024 | 51 | Dec 18, 2024 | — | — | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares Edge MSCI Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF volatility is 3.78%, 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.