PortfoliosLab logoPortfoliosLab logo
FlexShares Morningstar Emerging Markets Factor Til...
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

ISIN
US33939L3087
CUSIP
33939L308
Inception Date
Sep 28, 2012
Region
Emerging Markets (Broad)
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
Morningstar Emerging Markets Factor Tilt Index
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Equity
Asset Class Size
Multi-Cap
Asset Class Style
Blend

Share Price Chart


Loading graphics...

Compare stocks, funds, or ETFs

Search for stocks, ETFs, and funds for a quick comparison or use the comparison tool for more options.


Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in FlexShares Morningstar Emerging Markets Factor Tilt Index, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


Loading graphics...

S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

FlexShares Morningstar Emerging Markets Factor Tilt Index (TLTE) has returned 5.25% so far this year and 33.03% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, TLTE has returned 7.79% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


FlexShares Morningstar Emerging Markets Factor Tilt Index

1D
3.47%
1M
-9.36%
YTD
5.25%
6M
9.30%
1Y
33.03%
3Y*
15.38%
5Y*
5.48%
10Y*
7.79%

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 Oct 2, 2012, TLTE's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.51%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 11.4 years.

Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +14.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -18.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, TLTE closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +6.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20268.86%6.66%-9.36%5.25%
20251.18%0.35%1.46%0.12%5.00%6.60%0.62%2.72%5.08%2.85%-1.30%2.31%30.21%
2024-3.02%1.99%1.72%0.16%2.11%1.53%0.88%0.90%5.76%-3.64%-2.26%-2.25%3.53%
20239.00%-6.00%2.42%-1.45%-2.44%3.80%6.70%-4.62%-2.18%-3.63%7.60%5.08%13.62%
2022-0.45%-2.48%-2.70%-5.31%1.33%-7.28%-0.78%-0.27%-10.93%-0.97%14.29%-1.36%-17.31%
20211.17%4.02%0.87%2.84%2.61%0.46%-5.32%2.09%-2.66%0.46%-3.88%2.49%4.79%

Benchmark Metrics

FlexShares Morningstar Emerging Markets Factor Tilt Index has an annualized alpha of -3.33%, beta of 0.78, and R² of 0.54 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 03, 2012.

  • This ETF participated in 90.95% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 64.46% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • This ETF had an annualized alpha of -3.33% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
-3.33%
Beta
0.78
0.54
Upside Capture
64.46%
Downside Capture
90.95%

Expense Ratio

TLTE has an expense ratio of 0.59%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

TLTE ranks 85 for risk / return — in the top 85% 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.


TLTE Risk / Return Rank: 8585
Overall Rank
TLTE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8787
Sharpe Ratio Rank
TLTE Sortino Ratio Rank: 8686
Sortino Ratio Rank
TLTE Omega Ratio Rank: 8686
Omega Ratio Rank
TLTE Calmar Ratio Rank: 8383
Calmar Ratio Rank
TLTE Martin Ratio Rank: 8484
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 FlexShares Morningstar Emerging Markets Factor Tilt Index (TLTE) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


TLTEBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.82

0.90

+0.92

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.40

1.39

+1.02

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.35

1.21

+0.14

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.48

1.40

+1.08

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

9.89

6.61

+3.28

Explore TLTE risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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

Dividends

Dividend History

FlexShares Morningstar Emerging Markets Factor Tilt Index provided a 3.57% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.40 per share.


2.00%2.50%3.00%3.50%4.00%4.50%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.50$2.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$2.40$2.40$1.90$2.06$2.07$1.90$1.13$1.71$1.45$1.26$1.06$0.84

Dividend yield

3.57%3.76%3.73%4.03%4.42%3.21%1.95%3.23%3.02%2.12%2.30%2.00%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for FlexShares Morningstar Emerging Markets Factor Tilt Index. 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$0.00$0.00$0.18$0.00$0.00$0.57$0.00$0.00$1.64$2.40
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.22$0.00$0.00$1.62$1.90
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.27$0.00$0.00$0.58$0.00$0.00$1.20$2.06
2022$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.55$0.00$0.00$0.82$0.00$0.00$0.63$2.07
2021$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.52$0.00$0.00$0.93$1.90

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.


Loading graphics...

Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the FlexShares Morningstar Emerging Markets Factor Tilt Index. 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 FlexShares Morningstar Emerging Markets Factor Tilt Index was 44.21%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 202 trading sessions.

The current FlexShares Morningstar Emerging Markets Factor Tilt Index drawdown is 10.02%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-44.21%Jan 29, 2018541Mar 23, 2020202Jan 8, 2021743
-33.82%Sep 8, 2014345Jan 20, 2016345Jun 2, 2017690
-33.51%Jun 7, 2021350Oct 24, 2022657Jun 9, 20251007
-16.76%Jan 4, 2013118Jun 24, 2013259Jul 3, 2014377
-13.04%Feb 26, 202623Mar 30, 2026

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


Loading graphics...