- Issuer
- AllianceBernstein
- Inception Date
- Jun 17, 2025
- Category
- Emerging Markets Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $2B
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Performance
EMOP Performance Chart
AB Emerging Markets Opportunities ETF (EMOP) is up 33.6% since the beginning of the year. EMOP is currently trading at $54 per share.
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Returns By Period
AB Emerging Markets Opportunities ETF (EMOP) has returned 33.60% so far this year and 56.25% over the past 12 months.
AB Emerging Markets Opportunities ETF
- 1D
- 0.47%
- 1M
- 6.99%
- YTD
- 33.60%
- 6M
- 35.45%
- 1Y
- 56.25%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
EMOP Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 18, 2025, EMOP's average daily return is +0.18%, while the average monthly return is +3.60%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.6 years.
Historically, 77% of months were positive and 23% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +12.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -9.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 3 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, EMOP closed higher 58% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 8, 2026 with a return of +5.4%, while the worst single day was Jun 5, 2026 at -5.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10.32% | 7.36% | -9.12% | 12.81% | 7.90% | 1.98% | 33.60% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.15% | -0.18% | 2.98% | 4.76% | 3.78% | -1.14% | 2.21% | 16.48% |
Benchmark Metrics
AB Emerging Markets Opportunities ETF has an annualized alpha of 18.97%, beta of 1.26, and R2 of 0.56 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 18, 2025.
- This ETF captured 156.32% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -25.52%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 18.97% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 18.97%
- Beta
- 1.26
- R²
- 0.56
- Upside Capture
- 156.32%
- Downside Capture
- -25.52%
Expense Ratio
EMOP has an expense ratio of 0.70%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
EMOP ranks 83 for risk / return — in the top 83% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for AB Emerging Markets Opportunities ETF (EMOP) 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.
| EMOP | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.65 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.61 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.49 | 1.37 | +0.12 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.39 | 2.78 | +1.61 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 16.44 | 12.44 | +4.00 |
Dividends
Dividend History
AB Emerging Markets Opportunities ETF provided a 0.81% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.44 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.44 | $0.11 |
Dividend yield | 0.81% | 0.27% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for AB Emerging Markets Opportunities 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 | $0.16 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.33 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.11 | $0.11 |
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 AB Emerging Markets Opportunities 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 AB Emerging Markets Opportunities ETF was 12.88%, occurring on Mar 30, 2026. Recovery took 12 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 correction2026 | -12.88%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 17d | 1mo 19dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -7.99%Jun 2026 | 2d | 17d | 19dJun 2026 - Jun 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -5.59%May 2026 | 7d | 7d | 14dMay 2026 - May 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -4.57%Nov 2025 | 22d | 1mo 12d | 2mo 4dOct 2025 - Jan 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -3.79%Oct 2025 | 1d | 6d | 7dOct 2025 - Oct 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| EMOP | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -12.88% | -56.78% | +43.90% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.88% | -9.10% | -3.78% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
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 | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.99% | -10.71% | +8.72% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.43% | 2.03% | +1.40% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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