- Issuer
- Mackenzie
- Inception Date
- Oct 24, 2019
- Category
- Emerging Markets Bonds
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
QEBL.TO Performance Chart
Mackenzie Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond Index ETF (QEBL.TO) is up 3.2% since the beginning of the year. QEBL.TO is currently trading at CA$80 per share. Investors who bought CA$1,000 worth of QEBL.TO shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth CA$1,360.
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Returns By Period
Mackenzie Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond Index ETF (QEBL.TO) has returned 3.20% so far this year and 7.60% over the past 12 months.
Mackenzie Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond Index ETF
- 1D
- -0.08%
- 1M
- 0.18%
- 6M
- 1.26%
- YTD
- 3.20%
- 1Y
- 7.60%
- 3Y*
- 10.31%
- 5Y*
- 6.34%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.31%
- 1M
- 0.87%
- 6M
- 10.62%
- YTD
- 13.50%
- 1Y
- 24.35%
- 3Y*
- 21.67%
- 5Y*
- 14.33%
- 10Y*
- 14.32%
QEBL.TO Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 24, 2019, QEBL.TO's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.38%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 15.2 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +8.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -12.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, QEBL.TO closed higher 39% of trading days. The best single day was May 28, 2020 with a return of +6.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 20, 2020 at -11.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.86% | 2.12% | -4.08% | 0.18% | 1.25% | 3.67% | -0.66% | 3.20% | |||||
| 2025 | 4.15% | 0.00% | 0.73% | 0.00% | 0.30% | 3.05% | -0.36% | 2.16% | 2.24% | 0.65% | 0.38% | -1.32% | 12.49% |
| 2024 | -0.90% | 1.06% | 0.71% | -1.30% | 1.85% | 1.61% | 3.67% | 1.36% | 2.25% | -1.42% | 1.09% | -0.52% | 9.72% |
| 2023 | 3.14% | -0.90% | 2.67% | 0.85% | -1.21% | 0.13% | 2.36% | 0.09% | -4.31% | 1.57% | 8.37% | -0.41% | 12.50% |
| 2022 | -0.31% | 0.65% | -5.76% | -4.31% | 1.18% | -3.82% | 0.39% | 1.88% | -1.08% | 0.47% | 6.07% | 2.10% | -3.05% |
| 2021 | -1.00% | -2.94% | -4.20% | 0.44% | -0.71% | 2.61% | 0.25% | 1.55% | -0.31% | -5.88% | 0.54% | 1.87% | -7.85% |
Benchmark Metrics
Mackenzie Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond Index ETF has an annualized alpha of 3.13%, beta of 0.04, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 24, 2019.
- This ETF participated in 32.20% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 21.66% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.04 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.01 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 0.01 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
- 3.13%
- Beta
- 0.04
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 21.66%
- Downside Capture
- 32.20%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
QEBL.TO ranks 29 for risk / return — below 29% of ETFs on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Mackenzie Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond Index ETF (QEBL.TO) 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.
| QEBL.TO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.99 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.27 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.17 | 1.33 | -0.17 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.22 | 2.67 | -1.44 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.73 | 9.87 | -6.14 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Mackenzie Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond Index ETF provided a 5.25% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of CA$4.19 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | CA$4.19 | CA$4.32 | CA$3.59 | CA$15.93 | CA$4.59 | CA$5.18 | CA$4.21 | CA$0.70 |
Dividend yield | 5.25% | 5.45% | 4.83% | 22.34% | 5.90% | 6.08% | 4.30% | 0.69% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Mackenzie Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond Index 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.33 | CA$0.33 | CA$0.33 | CA$0.35 | CA$0.35 | CA$0.35 | CA$2.02 | |||||
| 2025 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.28 | CA$0.28 | CA$0.28 | CA$0.44 | CA$0.44 | CA$0.44 | CA$0.34 | CA$0.34 | CA$0.34 | CA$0.43 | CA$0.71 | CA$4.32 |
| 2024 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.26 | CA$0.26 | CA$0.26 | CA$0.21 | CA$0.21 | CA$0.21 | CA$0.29 | CA$0.29 | CA$0.29 | CA$0.41 | CA$0.89 | CA$3.59 |
| 2023 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.27 | CA$0.27 | CA$0.27 | CA$0.43 | CA$0.42 | CA$0.42 | CA$0.43 | CA$0.96 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.59 | CA$11.87 | CA$15.93 |
| 2022 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.61 | CA$0.31 | CA$0.31 | CA$0.29 | CA$0.29 | CA$0.57 | CA$0.53 | CA$0.27 | CA$0.53 | CA$0.36 | CA$0.52 | CA$4.59 |
| 2021 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.39 | CA$0.78 | CA$0.39 | CA$0.36 | CA$0.36 | CA$0.72 | CA$0.56 | CA$0.35 | CA$0.46 | CA$0.20 | CA$0.60 | CA$5.18 |
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 Mackenzie Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond Index 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 Mackenzie Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond Index ETF was 20.84%, occurring on Jul 21, 2022. Recovery took 326 trading sessions.
The current Mackenzie Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond Index ETF drawdown is 1.18%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-20.84%Jul 2022 | 2y 5mo | 1y 3mo | 3y 8moFeb 2020 - Nov 2023 | Bear market2022 |
-7.01%Apr 2025 | 29d | 1mo 20d | 2mo 19dMar 2025 - May 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-6.24%Mar 2026 | 25d | 2mo 27d | 3mo 22dFeb 2026 - Jun 2026 | — |
-3.61%Jun 2024 | 25d | 2d | 27dMay 2024 - Jun 2024 | — |
-2.89%Nov 2024 | 1mo 17d | 27d | 2mo 14dSep 2024 - Dec 2024 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| QEBL.TO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -20.84% | -48.87% | +28.03% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.24% | -9.17% | +2.93% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -7.01% | -19.59% | +12.58% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.35% | -23.14% | +5.79% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -27.97% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.18% | -0.82% | -0.36% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.16% | -9.63% | +4.47% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.04% | 2.47% | -0.43% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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