- ISIN
- IE00B6QGFW01
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- May 31, 2018
- Category
- Emerging Markets Bonds
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Bloomberg Emerging Markets Asia Local Currency Govt Country Capped Index
- Domicile
- Ireland
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
IS0S.DE Performance Chart
iShares Emerging Asia Local Govt Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist) (IS0S.DE) is down 1.9% since the beginning of the year. IS0S.DE is currently trading at €72 per share. Investors who bought €1,000 worth of IS0S.DE shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth €1,027.
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Returns By Period
iShares Emerging Asia Local Govt Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist) (IS0S.DE) has returned -1.86% so far this year and -3.00% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, IS0S.DE has returned 1.09% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.23% annually.
iShares Emerging Asia Local Govt Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist)
- 1D
- 0.11%
- 1M
- 1.98%
- 6M
- -2.06%
- YTD
- -1.86%
- 1Y
- -3.00%
- 3Y*
- 0.27%
- 5Y*
- 0.54%
- 10Y*
- 1.09%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.43%
- 1M
- 0.48%
- 6M
- 11.83%
- YTD
- 12.30%
- 1Y
- 22.52%
- 3Y*
- 17.03%
- 5Y*
- 12.27%
- 10Y*
- 13.23%
IS0S.DE Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 2, 2012, IS0S.DE's average daily return is 0.00%, while the average monthly return is +0.07%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 82.5 years.
Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Jan 2015 with a return of +9.8%, while the worst month was Aug 2012 at -20.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, IS0S.DE closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 3, 2017 with a return of +14.0%, while the worst single day was Aug 16, 2012 at -19.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.59% | 2.31% | -3.11% | -0.17% | -0.32% | 1.20% | -0.11% | -1.86% | |||||
| 2025 | 1.34% | -0.05% | -2.94% | -1.84% | 1.34% | -2.68% | 1.48% | -1.25% | -1.25% | 1.42% | -1.05% | -0.45% | -5.90% |
| 2024 | -0.14% | 0.33% | 0.01% | -2.17% | 0.01% | 2.30% | 1.05% | 2.93% | 2.50% | -1.78% | 2.74% | -0.33% | 7.58% |
| 2023 | 3.26% | -2.66% | 1.12% | -1.82% | 1.93% | -2.98% | 1.13% | -0.37% | -0.63% | -1.45% | 2.55% | 1.31% | 1.14% |
| 2022 | 0.16% | 0.08% | -0.79% | 0.66% | -1.60% | -0.65% | 4.01% | -0.19% | -3.54% | -2.14% | 2.25% | 0.05% | -1.88% |
| 2021 | 0.75% | -2.86% | 0.84% | -0.63% | -0.42% | 1.97% | 0.08% | 1.62% | -0.46% | -0.06% | 2.74% | 0.01% | 3.53% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares Emerging Asia Local Govt Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist) has an annualized alpha of -0.35%, beta of 0.16, and R2 of 0.07 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 02, 2012.
- This ETF participated in 41.47% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 20.49% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.16 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.07 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 0.07 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
- -0.35%
- Beta
- 0.16
- R²
- 0.07
- Upside Capture
- 20.49%
- Downside Capture
- 41.47%
Expense Ratio
IS0S.DE has an expense ratio of 0.50%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
IS0S.DE ranks 5 for risk / return — in the bottom 5% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Emerging Asia Local Govt Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist) (IS0S.DE) 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.
| IS0S.DE | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.47 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -3.23 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.92 | 1.35 | -0.44 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.48 | 3.18 | -3.66 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.94 | 11.76 | -12.70 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares Emerging Asia Local Govt Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist) provided a 3.54% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of €2.56 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | €2.56 | €2.62 | €2.42 | €2.28 | €2.38 | €1.94 | €2.55 | €2.11 | €1.99 | €1.75 | €2.38 | €0.93 |
Dividend yield | 3.54% | 3.49% | 2.94% | 2.89% | 2.96% | 2.30% | 3.05% | 2.44% | 2.50% | 2.19% | 2.90% | 1.15% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares Emerging Asia Local Govt 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 | €1.29 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €1.29 | |||||
| 2025 | €1.35 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €1.27 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €2.62 |
| 2024 | €1.21 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €1.21 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €2.42 |
| 2023 | €1.12 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €1.16 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €2.28 |
| 2022 | €1.14 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €1.25 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €2.38 |
| 2021 | €0.89 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €1.05 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €1.94 |
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 Emerging Asia Local Govt 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 Emerging Asia Local Govt Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist) was 30.09%, occurring on Jan 24, 2014. Recovery took 851 trading sessions.
The current iShares Emerging Asia Local Govt Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist) drawdown is 9.65%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2014 bear market2014 | -30.09%Jan 2014 | 1y 5mo | 3y 4mo | 4y 10moAug 2012 - Jun 2017 |
2017 correction2017 | -16.46%Aug 2017 | 2mo 24d | 2y 4mo | 2y 7moJun 2017 - Jan 2020 |
2026 correction2026 | -11.41%Jun 2026 | 1y 3mo | — | 1y 4moFeb 2025 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -10.81%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 1y 11mo | 2y 13dFeb 2020 - Mar 2022 |
2023 pullback2023 | -9.12%Oct 2023 | 1y 2mo | 10mo 24d | 2y 20dAug 2022 - Sep 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| IS0S.DE | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -30.09% | -51.62% | +21.53% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.25% | -7.57% | +1.32% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -11.41% | -23.99% | +12.58% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -11.41% | -23.99% | +12.58% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -16.46% | -33.42% | +16.96% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -9.65% | -0.43% | -9.22% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.48% | -9.08% | -0.40% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.19% | 2.04% | +1.15% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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