iShares J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF (LEMB)
LEMB is a passive ETF by iShares tracking the investment results of the J.P. Morgan GBI-EM Global 15 cap 4.5 floor. LEMB launched on Oct 18, 2011 and has a 0.30% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US4642865178 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 464286517 |
| Issuer | iShares |
| Inception Date | Oct 18, 2011 |
| Region | Emerging Markets (Broad) |
| Category | Emerging Markets Bonds |
| Leveraged | 1x |
| Index Tracked | J.P. Morgan GBI-EM Global 15 cap 4.5 floor |
| Asset Class | Bond |
Expense Ratio
LEMB features an expense ratio of 0.30%, falling within the medium range.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond 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 J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF had a return of 1.42% year-to-date (YTD) and 6.92% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, iShares J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF had an annualized return of -0.66%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.41%, indicating that iShares J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 1.42% | 25.70% |
| 1 month | -1.46% | 3.51% |
| 6 months | 2.93% | 14.80% |
| 1 year | 6.92% | 37.91% |
| 5 years (annualized) | -1.82% | 14.18% |
| 10 years (annualized) | -0.66% | 11.41% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of LEMB, 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 | -1.85% | 0.36% | -0.25% | -1.91% | 1.89% | -1.16% | 2.30% | 2.52% | 2.89% | -3.93% | 1.42% | ||
| 2023 | 3.54% | -2.78% | 3.18% | 0.36% | 0.72% | 1.59% | 1.49% | -3.25% | -4.18% | -1.12% | 4.62% | 3.30% | 7.23% |
| 2022 | 0.66% | -4.23% | -2.38% | -4.71% | 0.48% | -3.31% | -0.20% | -0.59% | -4.69% | -0.25% | 7.54% | 1.01% | -10.74% |
| 2021 | -1.06% | -2.39% | -2.56% | 1.89% | 1.76% | -1.13% | -0.46% | 0.53% | -3.02% | -1.18% | -3.20% | 0.59% | -9.92% |
| 2020 | -0.77% | -2.37% | -11.95% | 2.48% | 5.81% | 0.44% | 3.78% | -0.07% | -1.09% | -0.38% | 4.82% | 3.59% | 3.10% |
| 2019 | 5.48% | -1.39% | -2.16% | -0.09% | -0.46% | 6.06% | 0.19% | -5.31% | 0.77% | 3.21% | -3.09% | 3.65% | 6.40% |
| 2018 | 4.42% | -1.21% | 1.27% | -3.26% | -6.18% | -2.95% | 2.50% | -7.08% | 2.08% | 0.51% | 2.01% | 4.38% | -4.26% |
| 2017 | 2.99% | 1.56% | 1.38% | 0.81% | 0.98% | 0.73% | 2.96% | 1.21% | -0.68% | -2.78% | 1.15% | 1.62% | 12.49% |
| 2016 | -1.43% | 0.08% | 9.25% | 1.52% | -3.85% | 5.85% | 1.02% | -0.18% | 1.37% | -1.90% | -6.40% | 1.68% | 6.29% |
| 2015 | -0.93% | -0.46% | -2.94% | 3.23% | -2.53% | -1.13% | -3.05% | -3.26% | -3.12% | 4.03% | -2.01% | -0.36% | -12.12% |
| 2014 | -3.22% | 2.99% | 2.70% | 1.70% | 1.59% | 0.97% | -1.24% | 1.47% | -5.51% | 0.31% | -1.31% | -3.03% | -2.92% |
| 2013 | 0.11% | -0.47% | -0.22% | 2.54% | -6.30% | -2.17% | -0.33% | -3.56% | 5.13% | 1.07% | -1.36% | -0.93% | -6.73% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of LEMB is 21, indicating that it is in the bottom 21% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF (LEMB) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF provided a 1.32% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.49 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.49 | $0.49 | $0.30 | $1.53 | $0.00 | $1.93 | $2.98 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $1.32 | $1.46 |
Dividend yield | 1.32% | 1.34% | 0.86% | 3.89% | 0.00% | 4.39% | 6.91% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.64% | 2.85% | 2.99% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.49 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.30 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.53 | $1.53 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.93 | $1.93 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.98 | $2.98 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.07 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.04 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $1.32 |
| 2013 | $0.18 | $0.17 | $0.11 | $0.13 | $0.11 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.10 | $0.13 | $0.14 | $0.22 | $1.46 |
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 J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond 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 J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF was 28.42%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current iShares J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF drawdown is 14.94%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -28.42% | May 9, 2013 | 2381 | Oct 20, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -7.8% | Mar 23, 2012 | 50 | Jun 4, 2012 | 43 | Aug 3, 2012 | 93 |
| -5.18% | Oct 31, 2011 | 33 | Dec 19, 2011 | 22 | Jan 24, 2012 | 55 |
| -2.4% | Oct 21, 2011 | 4 | Oct 26, 2011 | 1 | Oct 28, 2011 | 5 |
| -2.18% | Feb 10, 2012 | 27 | Mar 20, 2012 | 2 | Mar 22, 2012 | 29 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF volatility is 2.24%, 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.