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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF USD (Acc), 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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Returns By Period
iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF USD (Acc) (IEMA.L) has returned 0.61% so far this year and 30.94% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, IEMA.L has returned 7.77% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.
iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF USD (Acc)
- 1D
- 0.09%
- 1M
- -11.72%
- YTD
- 0.61%
- 6M
- 5.52%
- 1Y
- 30.94%
- 3Y*
- 15.23%
- 5Y*
- 3.50%
- 10Y*
- 7.77%
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%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 19, 2009, IEMA.L's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.47%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 12.3 years.
Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +14.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -13.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, IEMA.L closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 4, 2010 with a return of +8.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -12.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8.14% | 5.39% | -11.72% | 0.61% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 2.72% | -0.52% | 1.08% | 0.55% | 4.44% | 6.83% | 1.33% | 2.12% | 6.90% | 4.00% | -1.60% | 2.48% | 34.41% |
| 2024 | -3.89% | 3.33% | 3.05% | 0.40% | 0.72% | 4.10% | 0.91% | 0.70% | 6.09% | -4.30% | -2.11% | -1.11% | 7.61% |
| 2023 | 8.61% | -7.17% | 3.23% | -0.96% | -2.99% | 5.37% | 5.95% | -6.40% | -2.86% | -4.10% | 8.09% | 3.99% | 9.43% |
| 2022 | -1.30% | -3.66% | -2.72% | -5.33% | 0.01% | -6.02% | -0.51% | -0.12% | -10.96% | -3.17% | 14.16% | -0.91% | -20.23% |
| 2021 | 3.04% | 0.73% | -1.17% | 1.50% | 1.62% | 0.88% | -6.15% | 1.69% | -3.56% | 0.93% | -4.32% | 2.42% | -2.83% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF USD (Acc) has an annualized alpha of -0.16%, beta of 0.61, and R² of 0.25 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 16, 2009.
- This ETF participated in 94.52% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 72.66% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.61 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.25 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 0.25 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
- -0.16%
- Beta
- 0.61
- R²
- 0.25
- Upside Capture
- 72.66%
- Downside Capture
- 94.52%
Expense Ratio
IEMA.L has an expense ratio of 0.18%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
IEMA.L ranks 80 for risk / return — better than 80% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF USD (Acc) (IEMA.L) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| IEMA.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.65 | 0.90 | +0.75 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.16 | 1.39 | +0.77 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.21 | +0.10 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.32 | 1.40 | +0.92 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.33 | 6.61 | +1.72 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Explore IEMA.L risk-adjusted metrics in detail
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Dividends
Dividend History
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 EM UCITS ETF USD (Acc). 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 EM UCITS ETF USD (Acc) was 39.66%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. Recovery took 727 trading sessions.
The current iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF USD (Acc) drawdown is 12.67%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -39.66% | Feb 16, 2021 | 425 | Oct 24, 2022 | 727 | Sep 10, 2025 | 1152 |
| -38.6% | Jan 29, 2018 | 540 | Mar 23, 2020 | 165 | Nov 16, 2020 | 705 |
| -38.33% | Apr 27, 2011 | 1011 | Jan 20, 2016 | 375 | Aug 8, 2017 | 1386 |
| -15.17% | Jan 15, 2010 | 13 | May 25, 2010 | 11 | Aug 4, 2010 | 24 |
| -12.76% | Feb 26, 2026 | 23 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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