- 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 Distributing
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
EMUS.L Performance Chart
L&G Emerging Markets Corporate Bond (USD) Screened UCITS ETF USD Distributing (EMUS.L) is down 1.6% since the beginning of the year. EMUS.L is currently trading at $9 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of EMUS.L shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,054.
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Returns By Period
L&G Emerging Markets Corporate Bond (USD) Screened UCITS ETF USD Distributing (EMUS.L) has returned -1.57% so far this year and 2.64% over the past 12 months.
L&G Emerging Markets Corporate Bond (USD) Screened UCITS ETF USD Distributing
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -0.23%
- 6M
- -1.57%
- YTD
- -1.57%
- 1Y
- 2.64%
- 3Y*
- 5.25%
- 5Y*
- 1.05%
- 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%
EMUS.L Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 15, 2021, EMUS.L's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.11%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 52.5 years.
Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +5.8%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -4.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, EMUS.L closed higher 43% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 25, 2022 with a return of +2.1%, while the worst single day was Jan 15, 2026 at -2.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -2.13% | 0.57% | -1.71% | 1.51% | 0.23% | 0.23% | -0.23% | -1.57% | |||||
| 2025 | 0.75% | 1.41% | -0.00% | -0.35% | 0.70% | 1.15% | 0.88% | 1.28% | 0.80% | 0.68% | 0.11% | 0.34% | 8.01% |
| 2024 | 0.66% | -0.12% | 1.06% | -1.39% | 1.53% | 0.58% | 1.36% | 2.10% | 0.69% | -1.25% | 0.69% | -0.46% | 5.52% |
| 2023 | 2.86% | -1.87% | 0.48% | 1.07% | -1.06% | 0.83% | 0.80% | -0.60% | -0.96% | -1.09% | 3.93% | 2.60% | 7.02% |
| 2022 | -1.99% | -3.85% | -1.30% | -2.96% | -0.68% | -3.30% | 1.81% | -0.35% | -4.26% | -2.35% | 5.82% | 1.55% | -11.63% |
| 2021 | 1.00% | -0.89% | -0.40% | 0.60% | 0.60% | 0.89% | -0.03% | 0.99% | -1.18% | -0.30% | -1.10% | 0.71% | 0.86% |
Benchmark Metrics
L&G Emerging Markets Corporate Bond (USD) Screened UCITS ETF USD Distributing has an annualized alpha of 0.74%, beta of 0.08, and R2 of 0.06 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 15, 2021.
- This ETF participated in 30.69% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 17.21% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.08 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.06 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 0.06 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
- 0.74%
- Beta
- 0.08
- R²
- 0.06
- Upside Capture
- 17.21%
- Downside Capture
- 30.69%
Expense Ratio
EMUS.L has an expense ratio of 0.35%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
EMUS.L ranks 19 for risk / return — in the bottom 19% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for L&G Emerging Markets Corporate Bond (USD) Screened UCITS ETF USD Distributing (EMUS.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.
| EMUS.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.13 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.54 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.13 | 1.31 | -0.17 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.57 | 2.35 | -1.78 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.52 | 10.19 | -8.67 |
Dividends
Dividend History
L&G Emerging Markets Corporate Bond (USD) Screened UCITS ETF USD Distributing provided a 2.81% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.25 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.25 | $0.48 | $0.43 | $0.40 | $0.32 | $0.12 |
Dividend yield | 2.81% | 5.39% | 4.96% | 4.62% | 3.79% | 1.17% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for L&G Emerging Markets Corporate Bond (USD) Screened UCITS ETF USD Distributing. 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 | $0.00 | |||||
| 2025 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 |
| 2024 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 |
| 2023 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 |
| 2022 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 |
| 2021 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 |
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 Distributing. 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 Distributing was 19.58%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. Recovery took 594 trading sessions.
The current L&G Emerging Markets Corporate Bond (USD) Screened UCITS ETF USD Distributing drawdown is 1.90%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-19.58%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | 2y 4mo | 3y 5moSep 2021 - Mar 2025 | Bear market2022 |
-4.59%Apr 2026 | 2mo 24d | — | 6mo 3dJan 2026 - now | — |
-3.04%Mar 2021 | 25d | 3mo 25d | 4mo 20dFeb 2021 - Jul 2021 | — |
-2.99%Apr 2025 | 1mo 5d | 1mo 26d | 3mo 1dMar 2025 - Jun 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-1.27%Jul 2021 | 3d | 1mo 20d | 1mo 23dJul 2021 - Aug 2021 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| EMUS.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -19.58% | -56.78% | +37.20% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -4.59% | -9.10% | +4.51% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -4.59% | -18.90% | +14.31% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -19.58% | -25.43% | +5.85% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.90% | -0.49% | -1.41% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.63% | -10.70% | +5.07% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.73% | 2.09% | -0.36% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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