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iShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan ETF (EPP)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

ISIN
NL0011983374
CUSIP
464286665
Issuer
iShares
Inception Date
Oct 25, 2001
Region
Developed Asia Pacific (Pacific ex-Japan)
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
MSCI Pacific ex-Japan Index
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Equity
Asset Class Size
Large-Cap
Asset Class Style
Blend

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

iShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan ETF (EPP) has returned 5.29% so far this year and 25.20% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, EPP has returned 7.32% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


iShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan ETF

1D
2.47%
1M
-6.44%
YTD
5.29%
6M
5.22%
1Y
25.20%
3Y*
10.91%
5Y*
5.11%
10Y*
7.32%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 26, 2001, EPP's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.87%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.

Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +16.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -26.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, EPP closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +16.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20266.18%5.99%-6.44%5.29%
20252.35%-0.20%-1.45%3.79%5.44%4.12%-0.06%4.48%0.02%-0.48%-1.33%1.77%19.70%
2024-4.38%1.64%1.47%-2.64%5.23%-0.37%1.93%4.04%7.11%-5.79%3.48%-6.00%4.76%
20239.65%-7.46%0.85%0.78%-6.37%4.20%4.02%-6.28%-3.40%-3.34%6.14%8.78%5.76%
2022-4.59%2.35%5.53%-6.66%0.76%-7.72%4.01%-3.65%-10.09%1.09%16.13%-1.27%-6.59%
20210.15%3.30%1.43%3.60%2.88%-2.28%-1.26%0.12%-4.56%5.06%-6.94%3.42%4.26%

Benchmark Metrics

iShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.35%, beta of 0.97, and R² of 0.64 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 29, 2001.

  • This ETF captured 104.67% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 98.60% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
  • This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.35% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 0.97 and R² of 0.64, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.

Alpha
2.35%
Beta
0.97
0.64
Upside Capture
104.67%
Downside Capture
98.60%

Expense Ratio

EPP has an expense ratio of 0.48%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

EPP ranks 73 for risk / return — better than 73% 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.


EPP Risk / Return Rank: 7373
Overall Rank
EPP Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7474
Sharpe Ratio Rank
EPP Sortino Ratio Rank: 7373
Sortino Ratio Rank
EPP Omega Ratio Rank: 7575
Omega Ratio Rank
EPP Calmar Ratio Rank: 7070
Calmar Ratio Rank
EPP Martin Ratio Rank: 7676
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan ETF (EPP) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


EPPBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.36

0.90

+0.47

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.89

1.39

+0.50

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.29

1.21

+0.08

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.86

1.40

+0.46

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

8.35

6.61

+1.75

Explore EPP risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

iShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan ETF provided a 3.58% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.90 per share.


2.50%3.00%3.50%4.00%4.50%5.00%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.50$2.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$1.90$1.90$1.67$1.78$1.87$2.19$1.09$1.80$2.03$1.98$1.57$1.88

Dividend yield

3.58%3.77%3.81%4.10%4.37%4.58%2.28%3.89%5.00%4.15%3.96%4.90%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.86$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.05$1.90
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.70$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.97$1.67
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.81$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.97$1.78
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.16$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.71$1.87
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.62$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.56$2.19

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 iShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan 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 MSCI Pacific ex Japan ETF was 66.01%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 1040 trading sessions.

The current iShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan ETF drawdown is 6.54%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-66.01%Nov 1, 2007267Nov 20, 20081040Jan 10, 20131307
-39.3%Jan 17, 202045Mar 23, 2020183Dec 10, 2020228
-30.4%Sep 4, 2014345Jan 15, 2016376Jul 14, 2017721
-26.31%Jun 7, 2021344Oct 14, 2022484Sep 19, 2024828
-19.29%Oct 3, 2024128Apr 8, 202533May 27, 2025161

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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