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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares J.P. Morgan USD EM Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist), 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 J.P. Morgan USD EM Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist) (IEMB.L) has returned -2.50% so far this year and 8.67% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, IEMB.L has returned 3.18% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.
iShares J.P. Morgan USD EM Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist)
- 1D
- 0.09%
- 1M
- -4.01%
- YTD
- -2.50%
- 6M
- 0.47%
- 1Y
- 8.67%
- 3Y*
- 8.18%
- 5Y*
- 1.74%
- 10Y*
- 3.18%
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 Feb 19, 2008, IEMB.L's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.42%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 13.8 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Dec 2008 with a return of +10.2%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -17.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, IEMB.L closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 20, 2020 with a return of +6.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -9.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.06% | 1.62% | -4.01% | -2.50% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 1.54% | 1.48% | -0.99% | 0.05% | 0.92% | 2.58% | 1.10% | 1.51% | 1.75% | 1.86% | 0.45% | 0.71% | 13.71% |
| 2024 | -1.13% | 0.51% | 2.12% | -2.27% | 2.04% | 0.55% | 1.85% | 2.40% | 2.06% | -2.17% | 1.49% | -1.70% | 5.70% |
| 2023 | 3.29% | -2.63% | 1.75% | 0.17% | -1.15% | 2.65% | 1.83% | -2.05% | -3.07% | -1.19% | 6.10% | 4.85% | 10.54% |
| 2022 | -3.76% | -5.54% | -0.62% | -6.27% | 0.20% | -6.87% | 4.60% | -2.65% | -6.67% | -0.14% | 8.78% | 0.08% | -18.35% |
| 2021 | -1.64% | -3.57% | -0.42% | 2.25% | 1.23% | 0.66% | 0.38% | 1.03% | -2.42% | 0.28% | -2.21% | 2.33% | -2.28% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares J.P. Morgan USD EM Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist) has an annualized alpha of 4.03%, beta of 0.15, and R² of 0.09 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 22, 2008.
- This ETF participated in 38.39% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 37.56% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.15 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.09 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 0.09 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
- 4.03%
- Beta
- 0.15
- R²
- 0.09
- Upside Capture
- 37.56%
- Downside Capture
- 38.39%
Expense Ratio
IEMB.L has an expense ratio of 0.45%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
IEMB.L ranks 69 for risk / return — better than 69% 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 J.P. Morgan USD EM Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist) (IEMB.L) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| IEMB.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.32 | 0.90 | +0.42 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.84 | 1.39 | +0.46 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.21 | +0.06 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.61 | 1.40 | +0.21 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.38 | 6.61 | +0.78 |
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 IEMB.L risk-adjusted metrics in detail
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Dividends
Dividend History
iShares J.P. Morgan USD EM Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist) provided a 5.99% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $5.39 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $5.39 | $5.48 | $5.08 | $4.96 | $4.68 | $4.30 | $4.46 | $5.40 | $4.98 | $5.49 | $6.10 | $5.06 |
Dividend yield | 5.99% | 5.85% | 5.80% | 5.65% | 5.55% | 3.95% | 3.86% | 4.73% | 4.82% | 4.79% | 5.57% | 4.78% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares J.P. Morgan USD EM Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist). 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 | $0.49 | $0.41 | $0.44 | $1.34 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.47 | $0.50 | $0.46 | $0.43 | $0.46 | $0.47 | $0.44 | $0.48 | $0.42 | $0.45 | $0.48 | $0.42 | $5.48 |
| 2024 | $0.43 | $0.43 | $0.48 | $0.44 | $0.43 | $0.48 | $0.41 | $0.42 | $0.43 | $0.29 | $0.37 | $0.46 | $5.08 |
| 2023 | $0.43 | $0.29 | $0.42 | $0.45 | $0.41 | $0.30 | $0.45 | $0.40 | $0.49 | $0.42 | $0.42 | $0.48 | $4.96 |
| 2022 | $0.39 | $0.41 | $0.31 | $0.50 | $0.36 | $0.40 | $0.36 | $0.36 | $0.33 | $0.46 | $0.38 | $0.42 | $4.68 |
| 2021 | $0.41 | $0.32 | $0.36 | $0.40 | $0.34 | $0.31 | $0.37 | $0.37 | $0.34 | $0.39 | $0.34 | $0.36 | $4.30 |
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 J.P. Morgan USD EM Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist). 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 J.P. Morgan USD EM Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist) was 32.08%, occurring on Oct 27, 2008. Recovery took 147 trading sessions.
The current iShares J.P. Morgan USD EM Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist) drawdown is 4.08%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -32.08% | May 23, 2008 | 70 | Oct 27, 2008 | 147 | Jul 2, 2009 | 217 |
| -28.62% | Sep 3, 2021 | 286 | Oct 21, 2022 | 705 | Aug 7, 2025 | 991 |
| -26.19% | Mar 5, 2020 | 11 | Mar 19, 2020 | 165 | Nov 12, 2020 | 176 |
| -15.35% | May 3, 2013 | 35 | Jun 24, 2013 | 241 | Jun 6, 2014 | 276 |
| -8.46% | Jan 8, 2018 | 227 | Nov 27, 2018 | 79 | Mar 21, 2019 | 306 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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