- ISIN
- NL0011983374
- CUSIP
- 464286665
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Oct 25, 2001
- Region
- Developed Asia Pacific (Pacific ex-Japan)
- Category
- Asia Pacific Equities
- 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
- Assets Under Management
- $2B
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Performance
EPP Performance Chart
iShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan ETF (EPP) is up 8.3% since the beginning of the year. EPP is currently trading at $54 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of EPP shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,276.
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Returns By Period
iShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan ETF (EPP) has returned 8.29% so far this year and 16.65% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, EPP has returned 7.77% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
iShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan ETF
- 1D
- -0.19%
- 1M
- -0.60%
- YTD
- 8.29%
- 6M
- 8.03%
- 1Y
- 16.65%
- 3Y*
- 13.17%
- 5Y*
- 5.00%
- 10Y*
- 7.77%
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%
EPP Monthly Returns History
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, an 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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.18% | 5.99% | -6.44% | 4.76% | -0.41% | -1.42% | 8.29% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.35% | -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% |
| 2023 | 9.65% | -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% |
| 2021 | 0.15% | 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 1.89%, beta of 0.97, and R2 of 0.64 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 26, 2001.
- 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
- 1.89%
- Beta
- 0.97
- R²
- 0.64
- Upside Capture
- 102.38%
- Downside Capture
- 98.68%
Expense Ratio
EPP has an expense ratio of 0.48%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
EPP ranks 34 for risk / return — below 34% of ETFs on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan ETF (EPP) 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.
| EPP | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.92 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.15 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.20 | 1.37 | -0.16 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.90 | 2.78 | -0.88 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.62 | 12.44 | -6.82 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan ETF provided a 3.47% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.87 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.87 | $1.90 | $1.67 | $1.78 | $1.87 | $2.19 | $1.09 | $1.80 | $2.03 | $1.98 | $1.57 | $1.88 |
Dividend yield | 3.47% | 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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.82 | $0.82 | ||||||
| 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 3.93%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -66.01%Nov 2008 | 1y 20d | 4y 1mo | 5y 2moNov 2007 - Jan 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -39.30%Mar 2020 | 2mo 6d | 8mo 22d | 10mo 28dJan 2020 - Dec 2020 |
2016 bear market2016 | -30.40%Jan 2016 | 1y 4mo | 1y 6mo | 2y 10moSep 2014 - Jul 2017 |
Bear market2022 | -26.31%Oct 2022 | 1y 4mo | 1y 11mo | 3y 3moJun 2021 - Sep 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -19.29%Apr 2025 | 6mo 7d | 1mo 19d | 7mo 26dOct 2024 - May 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| EPP | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -66.01% | -56.78% | -9.23% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.79% | -9.10% | +0.31% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -19.29% | -18.90% | -0.39% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -24.79% | -25.43% | +0.64% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -39.30% | -33.92% | -5.38% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.93% | -1.80% | -2.13% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.61% | -10.71% | +0.10% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.97% | 2.03% | +0.94% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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