iShares Core MSCI Europe UCITS ETF EUR (Acc) (SMEA.L)
SMEA.L is a passive ETF by iShares tracking the investment results of the MSCI Europe NR EUR. SMEA.L launched on Sep 25, 2009 and has a 0.12% expense ratio.
ETF Info
IE00B4K48X80
A0RPWG
Sep 25, 2009
1x
MSCI Europe NR EUR
Ireland
Accumulating
Large-Cap
Blend
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of £10,000 in iShares Core MSCI Europe UCITS ETF EUR (Acc), 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 Core MSCI Europe UCITS ETF EUR (Acc) had a return of 3.33% year-to-date (YTD) and 9.08% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, iShares Core MSCI Europe UCITS ETF EUR (Acc) had an annualized return of 7.24%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.16%, indicating that iShares Core MSCI Europe UCITS ETF EUR (Acc) did not perform as well as the benchmark.
SMEA.L
3.33%
-3.35%
-5.28%
9.08%
6.59%
7.24%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
23.62%
0.54%
11.19%
30.63%
13.61%
11.16%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of SMEA.L, 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 | -0.48% | 2.23% | 4.01% | -1.07% | 3.15% | -1.47% | 0.54% | 1.58% | -1.60% | -1.83% | 3.33% | ||
| 2023 | 5.73% | 0.99% | 0.30% | 2.35% | -4.39% | 2.24% | 1.86% | -2.63% | -0.27% | -3.08% | 5.47% | 4.64% | 13.36% |
| 2022 | -3.98% | -2.61% | 1.84% | -1.34% | 0.70% | -6.46% | 4.72% | -1.94% | -4.77% | 3.95% | 7.60% | -0.49% | -3.67% |
| 2021 | -2.30% | 0.37% | 4.78% | 4.37% | 1.92% | 1.04% | 0.99% | 2.34% | -2.40% | 2.73% | -1.35% | 3.78% | 17.17% |
| 2020 | -2.46% | -6.38% | -11.86% | 3.97% | 6.93% | 4.36% | -2.19% | 2.47% | -0.15% | -5.97% | 13.26% | 2.93% | 2.44% |
| 2019 | 3.04% | 2.44% | 2.62% | 3.54% | -2.09% | 5.66% | 2.13% | -2.62% | 2.07% | -1.53% | 1.40% | 1.68% | 19.59% |
| 2018 | -0.11% | -2.72% | -2.81% | 4.46% | 0.46% | 0.07% | 4.01% | -2.15% | 0.22% | -5.61% | -0.95% | -4.27% | -9.45% |
| 2017 | 0.30% | 2.32% | 3.28% | 0.44% | 5.13% | -1.80% | 1.53% | 2.27% | -0.99% | 1.73% | -1.54% | 1.54% | 14.92% |
| 2016 | -2.82% | -0.29% | 3.22% | 0.99% | -0.05% | 4.16% | 4.48% | 1.81% | 1.58% | 3.23% | -4.61% | 6.50% | 19.16% |
| 2015 | 3.16% | 3.30% | 1.56% | 0.67% | -0.10% | -5.64% | 3.56% | -5.50% | -3.38% | 4.82% | 0.82% | -0.60% | 2.01% |
| 2014 | -2.86% | 4.38% | -0.27% | 1.17% | 1.73% | -1.78% | -2.57% | 1.75% | -1.20% | -1.50% | 4.89% | -3.35% | -0.02% |
| 2013 | 8.15% | 1.21% | 0.28% | 0.90% | 3.43% | -5.29% | 7.30% | -3.03% | 2.45% | 5.23% | -0.84% | 1.20% | 22.10% |
Expense Ratio
SMEA.L has an expense ratio of 0.12%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of SMEA.L is 28, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other ETFs in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Core MSCI Europe UCITS ETF EUR (Acc) (SMEA.L) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
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 Core MSCI Europe UCITS ETF EUR (Acc). 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 Core MSCI Europe UCITS ETF EUR (Acc) was 28.48%, occurring on Mar 16, 2020. Recovery took 188 trading sessions.
The current iShares Core MSCI Europe UCITS ETF EUR (Acc) drawdown is 5.94%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -28.48% | Jan 21, 2020 | 40 | Mar 16, 2020 | 188 | Dec 10, 2020 | 228 |
| -25.08% | May 4, 2011 | 28 | Oct 4, 2011 | 114 | Jan 25, 2013 | 142 |
| -19.35% | Apr 13, 2015 | 213 | Feb 11, 2016 | 122 | Aug 5, 2016 | 335 |
| -15.76% | Nov 12, 2021 | 78 | Mar 7, 2022 | 213 | Jan 12, 2023 | 291 |
| -15.26% | Apr 16, 2010 | 16 | Jun 29, 2010 | 20 | Oct 13, 2010 | 36 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares Core MSCI Europe UCITS ETF EUR (Acc) volatility is 2.96%, 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.