- ISIN
- US4812A06230
- CUSIP
- 4812A0623
- Issuer
- JPMorgan
- Region
- Emerging Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Emerging Markets Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
JEMSX Performance Chart
JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class I (JEMSX) is up 35.0% since the beginning of the year. JEMSX is currently trading at $56 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of JEMSX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,386.
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Returns By Period
JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class I (JEMSX) has returned 34.95% so far this year and 67.42% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, JEMSX has returned 12.06% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class I
- 1D
- 3.69%
- 1M
- 7.83%
- YTD
- 34.95%
- 6M
- 37.87%
- 1Y
- 67.42%
- 3Y*
- 24.42%
- 5Y*
- 6.75%
- 10Y*
- 12.06%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
JEMSX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 15, 1993, JEMSX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.70%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.3 years.
Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +17.6%, while the worst month was Aug 1998 at -28.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, JEMSX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +14.1%, while the worst single day was Oct 15, 2008 at -12.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10.23% | 3.73% | -8.91% | 14.88% | 8.23% | 4.21% | 34.95% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.16% | -0.52% | 1.20% | 0.61% | 5.63% | 6.41% | 0.85% | 3.48% | 8.73% | 3.99% | -1.82% | 3.00% | 40.13% |
| 2024 | -4.37% | 4.64% | 2.44% | -1.45% | 1.64% | 2.94% | -0.96% | 1.36% | 4.02% | -3.22% | -2.60% | -0.61% | 3.39% |
| 2023 | 10.06% | -6.34% | 1.91% | -1.40% | -1.80% | 4.61% | 3.63% | -6.82% | -3.73% | -2.68% | 7.43% | 3.65% | 7.21% |
| 2022 | -4.92% | -7.52% | -4.43% | -6.83% | 0.88% | -4.66% | 1.12% | -1.36% | -11.03% | -3.05% | 17.61% | -2.59% | -25.77% |
| 2021 | 2.74% | -1.11% | -3.83% | 2.25% | 1.79% | 1.51% | -7.58% | 3.81% | -4.76% | 0.85% | -5.17% | -0.64% | -10.36% |
Benchmark Metrics
JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class I has an annualized alpha of 0.20%, beta of 0.78, and R2 of 0.50 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 15, 1993.
- This fund participated in 107.54% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 96.04% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 0.20%
- Beta
- 0.78
- R²
- 0.50
- Upside Capture
- 96.04%
- Downside Capture
- 107.54%
Expense Ratio
JEMSX has a high expense ratio of 0.99%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
JEMSX ranks 91 for risk / return — in the top 91% of mutual funds on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class I (JEMSX) 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.
| JEMSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +1.05 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.92 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.56 | 1.37 | +0.19 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 5.33 | 2.78 | +2.55 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 20.96 | 12.44 | +8.52 |
Dividends
Dividend History
JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class I provided a 0.93% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.52 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.52 | $0.52 | $0.42 | $0.43 | $0.10 | $1.44 | $0.04 | $0.25 | $0.22 | $0.12 | $0.14 | $0.13 |
Dividend yield | 0.93% | 1.26% | 1.41% | 1.45% | 0.37% | 3.80% | 0.09% | 0.76% | 0.87% | 0.39% | 0.66% | 0.67% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class I. 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.52 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.42 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.43 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.10 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.44 | $1.44 |
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 JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class I. 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 JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class I was 62.07%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 1456 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -62.07%Nov 2008 | 1y 20d | 5y 9mo | 6y 10moNov 2007 - Sep 2014 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -61.02%Sep 2001 | 7y 7mo | 3y 5mo | 11y 10dFeb 1994 - Feb 2005 |
Bear market2022 | -49.59%Oct 2022 | 1y 8mo | 3y 3mo | 4y 11moFeb 2021 - Jan 2026 |
2016 bear market2016 | -34.03%Jan 2016 | 1y 4mo | 1y 3mo | 2y 8moSep 2014 - May 2017 |
COVID crash2020 | -31.81%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 3mo 17d | 5mo 19dJan 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Drawdown Indicators
| JEMSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -62.07% | -56.78% | -5.29% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.57% | -9.10% | -3.47% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -15.10% | -18.90% | +3.80% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -44.92% | -25.43% | -19.49% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -49.59% | -33.92% | -15.67% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -21.66% | -10.71% | -10.95% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.19% | 2.03% | +1.16% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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