- Issuer
- Harbor
- Inception Date
- Jun 4, 2025
- Region
- Emerging Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Emerging Markets Diversified
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $8M
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Performance
EPEM Performance Chart
Harbor Emerging Markets Equity ETF (EPEM) is up 29.9% since the beginning of the year. EPEM is currently trading at $30 per share.
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Returns By Period
Harbor Emerging Markets Equity ETF (EPEM) has returned 29.90% so far this year and 55.38% over the past 12 months.
Harbor Emerging Markets Equity ETF
- 1D
- 2.59%
- 1M
- 5.81%
- YTD
- 29.90%
- 6M
- 33.35%
- 1Y
- 55.38%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -0.71%
- YTD
- 8.39%
- 6M
- 8.57%
- 1Y
- 24.33%
- 3Y*
- 18.94%
- 5Y*
- 12.24%
- 10Y*
- 13.54%
EPEM Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 5, 2025, EPEM's average daily return is +0.18%, while the average monthly return is +3.64%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.6 years.
Historically, 85% of months were positive and 15% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +12.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -8.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, EPEM closed higher 60% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 8, 2026 with a return of +4.7%, 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 | 11.01% | 5.98% | -8.82% | 11.96% | 5.56% | 2.46% | 29.90% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.45% | 0.42% | 2.48% | 5.12% | 4.82% | -0.32% | 2.26% | 20.73% |
Benchmark Metrics
Harbor Emerging Markets Equity ETF has an annualized alpha of 20.31%, beta of 1.24, and R2 of 0.57 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 05, 2025.
- This ETF captured 160.96% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -17.27%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 20.31% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 20.31%
- Beta
- 1.24
- R²
- 0.57
- Upside Capture
- 160.96%
- Downside Capture
- -17.27%
Expense Ratio
EPEM has an expense ratio of 0.84%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
EPEM ranks 81 for risk / return — in the top 81% 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 Harbor Emerging Markets Equity ETF (EPEM) 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.
| EPEM | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.69 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.65 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.48 | 1.35 | +0.13 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.10 | 2.66 | +1.44 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.88 | 11.86 | +3.01 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Harbor Emerging Markets Equity ETF provided a 2.82% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.86 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.86 | $0.86 |
Dividend yield | 2.82% | 3.66% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Harbor Emerging Markets Equity 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 | $0.86 | $0.86 |
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 Harbor Emerging Markets Equity 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 Harbor Emerging Markets Equity ETF was 13.27%, occurring on Mar 30, 2026. Recovery took 18 trading sessions.
The current Harbor Emerging Markets Equity ETF drawdown is 1.42%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 correction2026 | -13.27%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 25d | 1mo 27dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -8.07%Jun 2026 | 7d | — | 19d 23hJun 2026 - now |
2026 pullback2026 | -6.15%May 2026 | 7d | 7d | 14dMay 2026 - May 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -4.51%Oct 2025 | 1d | 10d | 11dOct 2025 - Oct 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -4.48%Nov 2025 | 9d | 1mo 6d | 1mo 15dNov 2025 - Dec 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| EPEM | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -13.27% | -56.78% | +43.51% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.27% | -9.10% | -4.17% |
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 | -1.42% | -2.49% | +1.07% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.07% | -10.72% | +8.65% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.65% | 2.03% | +1.62% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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