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PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets E...
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

ISIN
US72202L3895
CUSIP
72202L389
Issuer
PIMCO
Inception Date
Aug 31, 2017
Region
Emerging Markets (Broad)
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Market Index
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Equity
Asset Class Size
Large-Cap
Asset Class Style
Blend

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF (MFEM) has returned 8.20% so far this year and 35.23% over the past 12 months.


PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF

1D
2.92%
1M
-9.87%
YTD
8.20%
6M
12.54%
1Y
35.23%
3Y*
16.17%
5Y*
6.37%
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 6, 2017, MFEM's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.63%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 9.2 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +12.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -18.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, MFEM closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20269.58%9.56%-9.87%8.20%
2025-0.55%-0.70%1.55%0.47%4.72%6.29%0.55%2.69%4.06%2.21%-0.18%1.94%25.33%
2024-3.51%3.80%1.77%0.55%3.79%1.01%-0.16%0.10%4.86%-3.21%-1.80%-2.12%4.73%
20237.86%-5.44%2.27%1.01%-2.29%4.68%6.60%-5.37%-2.05%-4.90%8.28%5.02%15.14%
2022-1.25%-4.03%-4.14%-4.86%0.92%-8.16%0.97%-0.49%-9.60%0.52%12.89%-2.50%-19.50%
20212.76%2.19%1.23%3.40%3.03%0.93%-3.02%1.99%-3.26%0.86%-3.76%4.34%10.77%

Benchmark Metrics

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF has an annualized alpha of -2.20%, beta of 0.76, and R² of 0.58 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 07, 2017.

  • This ETF participated in 83.78% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 64.48% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • This ETF had an annualized alpha of -2.20% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
-2.20%
Beta
0.76
0.58
Upside Capture
64.48%
Downside Capture
83.78%

Expense Ratio

MFEM has an expense ratio of 0.49%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

MFEM ranks 87 for risk / return — in the top 87% of ETFs 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.


MFEM Risk / Return Rank: 8787
Overall Rank
MFEM Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8888
Sharpe Ratio Rank
MFEM Sortino Ratio Rank: 8888
Sortino Ratio Rank
MFEM Omega Ratio Rank: 8888
Omega Ratio Rank
MFEM Calmar Ratio Rank: 8686
Calmar Ratio Rank
MFEM Martin Ratio Rank: 8686
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF (MFEM) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


MFEMBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.89

0.90

+1.00

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.47

1.39

+1.08

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.37

1.21

+0.16

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.71

1.40

+1.32

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

10.38

6.61

+3.77

Explore MFEM risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF provided a 2.56% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.64 per share.


0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%20.00%25.00%30.00%$0.00$1.00$2.00$3.00$4.00$5.00$6.00$7.00201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM202520242023202220212020201920182017
Dividend$0.64$0.64$1.12$0.77$1.22$6.93$0.46$0.59$0.26$0.05

Dividend yield

2.56%2.77%5.89%4.01%7.01%29.96%1.70%2.37%1.18%0.21%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.22$0.00$0.07$0.64
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.21$0.00$0.00$0.59$0.00$0.18$1.12
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.11$0.00$0.00$0.26$0.00$0.00$0.24$0.00$0.16$0.77
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.00$0.19$0.00$0.00$0.29$0.00$0.64$1.22
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.03$0.00$0.00$0.19$0.00$0.00$0.60$0.00$6.11$6.93

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 PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity 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 PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF was 43.32%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 194 trading sessions.

The current PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF drawdown is 10.31%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-43.32%Jan 29, 2018541Mar 23, 2020194Dec 28, 2020735
-31.39%Jun 7, 2021344Oct 14, 2022489Sep 26, 2024833
-19.22%Oct 8, 2024125Apr 8, 202552Jun 24, 2025177
-12.86%Feb 26, 202623Mar 30, 2026
-7.46%Feb 16, 202127Mar 24, 202123Apr 27, 202150

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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