PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF (MFEM)
MFEM is a passive ETF by PIMCO tracking the investment results of the RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Market Index. MFEM launched on Aug 31, 2017 and has a 0.49% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US72202L3895
72202L389
Aug 31, 2017
Emerging Markets (Broad)
1x
RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Market Index
Large-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
MFEM has an expense ratio of 0.49%, placing it in the medium range.
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Performance
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Returns By Period
PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF (MFEM) returned 3.00% year-to-date (YTD) and 1.62% over the past 12 months.
MFEM
3.00%
9.61%
-1.69%
1.62%
10.11%
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-3.77%
7.44%
-5.60%
8.37%
14.12%
10.46%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of MFEM, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -0.55% | -0.70% | 1.55% | 0.47% | 2.23% | 3.00% | |||||||
| 2024 | -3.51% | 3.80% | 1.77% | 0.56% | 3.79% | 1.01% | -0.16% | 0.10% | 4.86% | -3.21% | -1.81% | -2.12% | 4.74% |
| 2023 | 7.86% | -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% |
| 2021 | 2.76% | 2.19% | 1.23% | 3.40% | 3.03% | 0.93% | -3.02% | 1.99% | -3.26% | 0.86% | -3.76% | 4.34% | 10.77% |
| 2020 | -6.80% | -7.16% | -18.60% | 9.46% | 3.92% | 4.40% | 7.45% | 2.69% | -0.97% | -0.27% | 11.14% | 9.90% | 11.33% |
| 2019 | 7.83% | -1.29% | 0.27% | 1.34% | -3.82% | 5.40% | -2.57% | -3.53% | 1.66% | 3.13% | -0.30% | 7.00% | 15.26% |
| 2018 | 6.69% | -4.95% | -0.15% | -2.25% | -3.13% | -4.39% | 4.57% | -3.53% | 0.76% | -7.78% | 3.28% | -2.07% | -13.08% |
| 2017 | -2.47% | 3.53% | -0.83% | 4.69% | 4.82% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of MFEM is 27, indicating average performance compared to other ETFs on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF (MFEM) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF provided a 5.82% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.13 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.13 | $1.12 | $0.77 | $1.22 | $6.93 | $0.46 | $0.59 | $0.66 | $0.05 |
Dividend yield | 5.82% | 5.89% | 4.01% | 7.01% | 29.96% | 1.70% | 2.37% | 2.99% | 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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.15 | |||||||
| 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 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.46 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.59 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.66 |
| 2017 | $0.05 | $0.05 |
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 42.28%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 186 trading sessions.
The current PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF drawdown is 7.06%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -42.28% | Jan 29, 2018 | 541 | Mar 23, 2020 | 186 | Dec 15, 2020 | 727 |
| -31.39% | Jun 7, 2021 | 344 | Oct 14, 2022 | 489 | Sep 26, 2024 | 833 |
| -19.22% | Oct 8, 2024 | 125 | Apr 8, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -7.46% | Feb 16, 2021 | 27 | Mar 24, 2021 | 23 | Apr 27, 2021 | 50 |
| -6.04% | Jan 22, 2021 | 6 | Jan 29, 2021 | 7 | Feb 9, 2021 | 13 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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