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iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG)

ETF · Currency in USD · Last updated May 27, 2023

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

ISINUS46434G1031
CUSIP46434G103
IssueriShares
Inception DateOct 18, 2012
RegionBroad Asia (Pacific ex-Japan)
CategoryAsia Pacific Equities
Index TrackedMSCI Emerging Markets Investable Market Index
ETF Home Pagewww.ishares.com
Asset ClassEquity

Asset Class Size

Large-Cap

Asset Class Style

Blend

Expense Ratio

The iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF features an expense ratio of 0.14%, falling within the medium range.


0.14%
0.00%2.15%

Share Price Chart


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Performance

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.


-5.00%0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%December2023FebruaryMarchAprilMay
6.14%
6.09%
IEMG (iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

S&P 500

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Return

iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF had a return of 3.85% year-to-date (YTD) and -4.09% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF had an annualized return of 2.12%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 9.83%, indicating that iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.


PeriodReturnBenchmark
1 month0.33%1.70%
Year-To-Date3.85%9.53%
6 months5.69%4.45%
1 year-4.09%1.14%
5 years (annualized)-0.26%9.10%
10 years (annualized)2.12%9.83%

Monthly Returns Heatmap


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
20238.93%-6.92%3.04%-0.43%
2022-1.47%14.66%-2.49%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG) and S&P 500 (^GSPC). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.


Sharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioUlcer Index
IEMG
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
-0.08
^GSPC
S&P 500
0.27

Sharpe Ratio Chart

The Sharpe ratio shows whether the portfolio's excess returns are due to smart investment decisions or a result of taking a higher risk. The higher a portfolio's Sharpe ratio, the better its risk-adjusted performance.

The current iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF Sharpe ratio is -0.08. A negative Sharpe ratio means that the risk-free rate is higher than the portfolio's return. This value does not convey any meaningful information.

The chart below displays rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio.


-0.80-0.60-0.40-0.200.000.200.40December2023FebruaryMarchAprilMay
-0.08
0.27
IEMG (iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Dividend History

iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF granted a 2.60% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $1.26 per share.


PeriodTTM20222021202020192018201720162015201420132012
Dividend$1.26$1.26$1.83$1.16$1.69$1.29$1.33$0.96$0.99$1.08$0.87$0.12

Dividend yield

2.60%2.71%3.14%1.97%3.39%3.06%2.67%2.65%3.01%2.81%2.20%0.29%

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.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
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
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
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
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
2018$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.44$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.85
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
2016$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.58
2015$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.45$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.54
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
2013$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.41$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.46
2012$0.12

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.


-30.00%-25.00%-20.00%-15.00%December2023FebruaryMarchAprilMay
-26.25%
-12.32%
IEMG (iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Worst Drawdowns

The table below shows the maximum drawdowns of the iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF. A maximum drawdown is an indicator of risk. It shows a reduction in portfolio value from its maximum due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown since January 2010 for the iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF is 38.72%, recorded on Mar 23, 2020. It took 166 trading sessions for the portfolio to recover.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-38.72%Jan 29, 2018541Mar 23, 2020166Nov 16, 2020707
-37.15%Feb 17, 2021426Oct 24, 2022
-34.43%Sep 8, 2014345Jan 20, 2016372Jul 12, 2017717
-17.5%Jan 3, 2013119Jun 24, 2013242Jun 10, 2014361
-5.38%Jan 22, 20216Jan 29, 20216Feb 8, 202112

Volatility Chart

The current iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF volatility is 3.98%, 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.


3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%7.00%8.00%December2023FebruaryMarchAprilMay
3.98%
3.82%
IEMG (iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Alternatives


SymbolInceptionExpense RatioYTD Ret.10Y Ann. Ret.Div. YieldMax. DrawdownSharpe RatioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioUlcer Index
EEMApr 11, 20030.68%2.9%1.3%2.4%-66.4%-0.1
VWOMar 4, 20050.08%2.3%2.1%4.1%-67.7%-0.1

Portfolios with iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF


Portfolio NameYTD Return10Y ReturnDiv. Yield10Y VolatilityMax. DrawdownExpense RatioSharpe RatioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioUlcer Index
Pinwheel Portfolio3.93%5.35%2.32%11.14%-23.65%0.09%-0.01