iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF (XEM.TO)
XEM.TO is a passive ETF by iShares tracking the investment results of the Morningstar EM GR CAD. XEM.TO launched on Jun 18, 2009 and has a 0.81% expense ratio.
ETF Info
Jun 18, 2009
Global (Broad)
1x
Morningstar EM GR CAD
Large-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
XEM.TO features an expense ratio of 0.81%, falling within the medium range.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF, 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 MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF had a return of 5.36% year-to-date (YTD) and 19.64% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF had an annualized return of 4.08%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.29%, indicating that iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
XEM.TO
5.36%
4.02%
8.53%
19.64%
3.74%
4.08%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
4.22%
2.22%
9.51%
22.46%
12.74%
11.29%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of XEM.TO, 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 | 3.29% | 5.36% | |||||||||||
| 2024 | -3.33% | 5.41% | 2.50% | 1.37% | 0.77% | 3.00% | 1.71% | -1.43% | 5.98% | -0.29% | -1.85% | 0.63% | 14.98% |
| 2023 | 7.55% | -5.25% | 2.25% | -0.75% | -1.84% | 1.51% | 5.51% | -4.64% | -2.36% | -1.26% | 5.44% | 1.03% | 6.49% |
| 2022 | 0.12% | -4.28% | -4.83% | -3.16% | -1.38% | -3.77% | -1.01% | 1.52% | -7.38% | -2.86% | 14.09% | -2.53% | -15.74% |
| 2021 | 3.84% | 0.29% | -1.68% | -1.50% | 0.65% | 3.06% | -5.94% | 2.71% | -3.57% | -1.21% | -0.91% | 0.54% | -4.09% |
| 2020 | -4.66% | -1.91% | -11.88% | 5.92% | 2.12% | 4.68% | 6.58% | 0.53% | 1.05% | 1.50% | 6.38% | 4.62% | 14.12% |
| 2019 | 5.94% | -1.36% | 2.73% | 2.50% | -6.40% | 2.39% | -1.50% | -3.08% | 1.10% | 3.44% | 1.44% | 4.39% | 11.48% |
| 2018 | 5.87% | -1.17% | 0.40% | -2.99% | -1.66% | -3.35% | 2.10% | -2.97% | -2.05% | -6.61% | 5.38% | -0.59% | -8.05% |
| 2017 | 3.30% | 3.79% | 3.75% | 4.51% | 1.67% | -2.92% | 1.36% | 2.62% | 0.03% | 6.41% | -0.18% | 0.78% | 27.78% |
| 2016 | -3.84% | -4.32% | 8.42% | -3.12% | 0.99% | 2.62% | 6.28% | 1.77% | 2.55% | 1.33% | -4.06% | -0.59% | 7.37% |
| 2015 | 9.01% | 2.72% | -0.38% | 2.10% | -1.20% | -2.81% | -2.18% | -8.16% | -1.55% | 4.25% | -0.66% | -0.40% | -0.24% |
| 2014 | -3.93% | 2.50% | 3.99% | -0.35% | 2.16% | 0.66% | 3.45% | 2.63% | -4.91% | 2.01% | -0.04% | -2.76% | 5.05% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of XEM.TO is 56, 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 iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF (XEM.TO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF provided a 1.98% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of CA$0.69 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | CA$0.69 | CA$0.69 | CA$0.70 | CA$0.60 | CA$0.66 | CA$0.47 | CA$0.83 | CA$0.58 | CA$0.59 | CA$0.52 | CA$0.56 | CA$0.55 |
Dividend yield | 1.98% | 2.08% | 2.39% | 2.10% | 1.91% | 1.28% | 2.57% | 1.96% | 1.78% | 1.96% | 2.22% | 2.15% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares MSCI Emerging Markets 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.17 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.52 | CA$0.69 |
| 2023 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.18 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.52 | CA$0.70 |
| 2022 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.20 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.39 | CA$0.60 |
| 2021 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.13 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.53 | CA$0.66 |
| 2020 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.14 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.33 | CA$0.47 |
| 2019 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.13 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.70 | CA$0.83 |
| 2018 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.54 | CA$0.58 |
| 2017 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.51 | CA$0.59 |
| 2016 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.45 | CA$0.52 |
| 2015 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.47 | CA$0.56 |
| 2014 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.47 | CA$0.55 |
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 MSCI Emerging Markets 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 iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF was 35.27%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF drawdown is 6.97%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -35.27% | Feb 18, 2021 | 422 | Oct 24, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -28.15% | Mar 19, 2018 | 506 | Mar 23, 2020 | 157 | Nov 5, 2020 | 663 |
| -25.05% | Nov 5, 2010 | 221 | Sep 22, 2011 | 645 | Apr 17, 2014 | 866 |
| -23.88% | Apr 13, 2015 | 211 | Feb 11, 2016 | 273 | Mar 15, 2017 | 484 |
| -13.29% | Jan 6, 2010 | 108 | Jun 9, 2010 | 65 | Sep 13, 2010 | 173 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF volatility is 3.45%, 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.