- ISIN
- US46438G1090
- CUSIP
- 46438G109
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Sep 4, 2024
- Category
- Emerging Markets Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- MSCI Emerging Markets Quality Factor Select Index
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $13M
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Performance
EQLT Performance Chart
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Quality Factor ETF (EQLT) is up 33.1% since the beginning of the year. EQLT is currently trading at $40 per share.
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Returns By Period
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Quality Factor ETF (EQLT) has returned 33.07% so far this year and 61.62% over the past 12 months.
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Quality Factor ETF
- 1D
- -0.75%
- 1M
- 5.30%
- YTD
- 33.07%
- 6M
- 34.67%
- 1Y
- 61.62%
- 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%
EQLT Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 6, 2024, EQLT's average daily return is +0.13%, while the average monthly return is +2.72%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.2 years.
Historically, 73% of months were positive and 27% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +16.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -8.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, EQLT closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.8%, while the worst single day was Jun 5, 2026 at -5.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.10% | 5.86% | -8.11% | 16.10% | 9.01% | 0.91% | 33.07% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.01% | -0.10% | 2.09% | 1.24% | 2.78% | 6.05% | 0.16% | 3.66% | 6.46% | 4.28% | -1.25% | 2.48% | 33.93% |
| 2024 | 7.35% | -4.37% | -2.54% | -1.35% | -1.29% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Quality Factor ETF has an annualized alpha of 19.78%, beta of 0.86, and R2 of 0.46 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 06, 2024.
- This ETF captured 122.65% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 11.76% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- R2 of 0.46 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 19.78%
- Beta
- 0.86
- R²
- 0.46
- Upside Capture
- 122.65%
- Downside Capture
- 11.76%
Expense Ratio
EQLT has an expense ratio of 0.35%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
EQLT ranks 87 for risk / return — in the top 87% 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 iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Quality Factor ETF (EQLT) 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.
| EQLT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.75 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.73 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.50 | 1.37 | +0.13 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 5.16 | 2.78 | +2.38 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 20.06 | 12.44 | +7.62 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Quality Factor ETF provided a 2.51% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.01 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.01 | $0.95 | $0.12 |
Dividend yield | 2.51% | 3.10% | 0.51% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Quality Factor 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 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.28 | $0.39 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.95 |
| 2024 | $0.12 | $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 iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Quality Factor 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 Emerging Markets Quality Factor ETF was 17.38%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 42 trading sessions.
The current iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Quality Factor ETF drawdown is 0.75%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -17.38%Apr 2025 | 6mo 7d | 2mo 2d | 8mo 9dOct 2024 - Jun 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -12.00%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 15d | 1mo 17dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -7.21%Jun 2026 | 2d | 13d | 15dJun 2026 - Jun 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -6.58%May 2026 | 7d | 7d | 14dMay 2026 - May 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -4.77%Nov 2025 | 21d | 1mo 4d | 1mo 25dOct 2025 - Dec 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| EQLT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -17.38% | -56.78% | +39.40% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.00% | -9.10% | -2.90% |
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 | -0.75% | -1.80% | +1.05% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.58% | -10.71% | +7.13% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.08% | 2.03% | +1.05% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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