iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG)
IEMG is a passive ETF by iShares tracking the investment results of the MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Market Index. IEMG launched on Oct 18, 2012 and has a 0.14% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US46434G1031
46434G103
Oct 18, 2012
Broad Asia (Pacific ex-Japan)
1x
MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Market Index
Large-Cap
Blend
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF had a return of 8.35% year-to-date (YTD) and 12.58% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF had an annualized return of 3.32%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.13%, indicating that iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
IEMG
8.35%
-4.77%
1.02%
12.58%
3.88%
3.32%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.05%
1.08%
11.50%
30.38%
13.77%
11.13%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of IEMG, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -4.21% | 3.90% | 2.50% | 0.10% | 1.82% | 2.77% | 0.77% | 0.96% | 5.42% | -3.12% | 8.35% | ||
| 2023 | 8.93% | -6.92% | 3.04% | -0.43% | -2.06% | 4.61% | 5.96% | -6.07% | -3.00% | -3.47% | 8.08% | 3.88% | 11.52% |
| 2022 | -0.47% | -3.94% | -2.94% | -5.94% | 0.61% | -5.60% | -0.00% | -1.22% | -11.31% | -1.47% | 14.66% | -2.49% | -19.98% |
| 2021 | 2.89% | 1.41% | -0.57% | 1.72% | 1.80% | 1.22% | -5.64% | 1.39% | -3.64% | 1.08% | -3.70% | 1.82% | -0.64% |
| 2020 | -5.90% | -3.72% | -16.92% | 7.88% | 3.16% | 6.66% | 8.63% | 3.07% | -0.94% | 1.27% | 9.63% | 7.10% | 17.87% |
| 2019 | 9.61% | -1.08% | 1.15% | 2.19% | -7.04% | 5.77% | -2.45% | -3.81% | 1.55% | 4.39% | 0.00% | 7.48% | 17.81% |
| 2018 | 7.98% | -5.71% | 0.81% | -2.65% | -2.32% | -4.67% | 3.03% | -3.31% | -1.01% | -8.73% | 4.68% | -2.95% | -14.94% |
| 2017 | 6.57% | 2.03% | 3.53% | 1.90% | 2.34% | 1.12% | 5.50% | 2.31% | 0.02% | 3.26% | 0.13% | 3.66% | 37.36% |
| 2016 | -5.20% | -0.96% | 12.55% | 0.67% | -3.41% | 4.34% | 5.09% | 1.00% | 2.70% | -1.03% | -4.14% | -0.54% | 10.27% |
| 2015 | -0.02% | 4.21% | -1.37% | 7.26% | -3.65% | -2.95% | -6.56% | -9.36% | -1.97% | 6.14% | -2.29% | -3.47% | -14.31% |
| 2014 | -7.99% | 3.38% | 3.59% | 0.98% | 2.80% | 2.34% | 1.01% | 3.33% | -7.26% | 0.78% | -1.29% | -4.18% | -3.42% |
| 2013 | -0.23% | -1.54% | -1.01% | 1.40% | -4.37% | -5.56% | 1.04% | -2.49% | 7.21% | 4.08% | -0.56% | -0.13% | -2.78% |
Expense Ratio
IEMG has an expense ratio of 0.14%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of IEMG is 25, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other ETFs in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF provided a 2.74% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.49 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.49 | $1.46 | $1.26 | $1.83 | $1.16 | $1.69 | $1.30 | $1.33 | $0.97 | $0.99 | $1.08 | $0.88 |
Dividend yield | 2.74% | 2.89% | 2.70% | 3.06% | 1.87% | 3.15% | 2.76% | 2.34% | 2.28% | 2.52% | 2.30% | 1.76% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.98 | $1.46 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $1.26 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.36 | $1.83 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $1.16 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.20 | $1.69 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.86 | $1.30 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.97 | $1.33 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.97 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.99 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $1.08 |
| 2013 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.88 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets 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 Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF was 38.72%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 166 trading sessions.
The current iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF drawdown is 14.18%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -38.72% | Jan 29, 2018 | 541 | Mar 23, 2020 | 166 | Nov 16, 2020 | 707 |
| -37.15% | Feb 17, 2021 | 426 | Oct 24, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -34.43% | Sep 8, 2014 | 345 | Jan 20, 2016 | 372 | Jul 12, 2017 | 717 |
| -17.5% | Jan 3, 2013 | 119 | Jun 24, 2013 | 242 | Jun 10, 2014 | 361 |
| -5.38% | Jan 22, 2021 | 6 | Jan 29, 2021 | 6 | Feb 8, 2021 | 12 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF volatility is 4.61%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.