EMXF Performance — iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EM ETF
Data updated: 2026-07-27
EMXF returned +24.03% year to date and +47.46% over one year to May 2026. Annualised returns are +22.76% over 3 years and +7.59% over 5 years. Against its Emerging Markets Thematic Equity category average the fund came out ahead over three years but behind over one: $100 invested three years ago grew to $185, against $183 for the category, and to $147 over one year, against $153. Volatility over the past three years was 15.24% a year. In the 12 months to May 2026 the fund took in a net $18.2M, and assets reached $160.74M.
EMXF Growth of $100
What $100 invested in iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EM ETF grew to, compounded from monthly returns reported on SEC Form N-PORT, against the Emerging Markets Thematic Equity category average over the same months.
| Period | EMXF | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year (Jun 2025 – May 2026) | $147 | $153 |
| 3 years (Jun 2023 – May 2026) | $185 | $183 |
| 5 years (Jun 2021 – May 2026) | $144 | $134 |
| Since data start (Oct 2020 – May 2026) | $186 | $176 |
EMXF Trailing Returns
Total returns to May 2026, from SEC N-PORT.
| Period | Total return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +24.03% |
| 1 year | +47.46% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +22.76% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +7.59% |
EMXF Annual Returns
Calendar-year total returns of iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EM ETF, compounded from monthly SEC N-PORT returns. Partial years show the months covered.
| Year | Total return |
|---|---|
| 2026 (Jan–May) | +24.03% |
| 2025 | +29.43% |
| 2024 | +7.90% |
| 2023 | +6.77% |
| 2022 | −18.96% |
| 2021 | +4.04% |
| 2020 (Oct–Dec) | +18.99% |
EMXF Monthly Returns
Monthly total returns as reported on SEC Form N-PORT.
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +7.1% | +4.4% | −9.0% | +11.9% | +8.9% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | +2.1% | −0.6% | +1.1% | +1.5% | +4.5% | +6.7% | +0.1% | +1.2% | +4.2% | +4.0% | −0.8% | +2.3% |
| 2024 | −5.1% | +4.5% | +1.4% | −0.8% | +1.7% | +3.0% | +1.1% | +2.3% | +6.3% | −3.2% | −1.9% | −1.1% |
| 2023 | +8.3% | −7.1% | +2.3% | −0.8% | −2.1% | +4.4% | +6.8% | −6.9% | −3.2% | −3.3% | +6.0% | +3.7% |
| 2022 | −0.4% | −2.9% | −1.1% | −7.0% | +1.0% | −5.2% | −1.1% | −1.1% | −10.7% | −2.7% | +14.9% | −2.5% |
| 2021 | +3.3% | −0.1% | −0.1% | +2.8% | +2.0% | +2.5% | −5.7% | +3.5% | −4.3% | +1.3% | −2.3% | +1.5% |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | +0.9% | +10.6% | +6.7% |
EMXF Risk
Risk measures from monthly returns over Jun 2023 – May 2026.
- 3-year volatility (annualised): 15.24%
- 3-year Sharpe ratio: 1.20 (vs 4.5% risk-free rate)
- Best month: +11.90% (Apr 2026)
- Worst month: −9.05% (Mar 2026)
EMXF Fund Flows
Monthly money in and out of iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EM ETF, from SEC Form N-PORT.
- 12-month net flow: $18.2M
- 12-month gross sales (incl. reinvestments): $18.2M
| Month | Sales | Redemptions | Net flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Apr 2026 | $4.7M | $0 | $4.7M |
| Mar 2026 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Feb 2026 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jan 2026 | $4.7M | $0 | $4.7M |
| Dec 2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nov 2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Oct 2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sep 2025 | $4.5M | $0 | $4.5M |
| Aug 2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jul 2025 | $4.3M | $0 | $4.3M |
| Jun 2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
EMXF Assets Under Management
Net assets of iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EM ETF by report date, from SEC N-PORT filings.
| Report date | Net assets |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | $160.74M |
| 2026-02-28 | $139.83M |
| 2025-11-30 | $120.48M |
| 2025-08-31 | $107.70M |
| 2025-05-31 | $96.90M |
| 2025-02-28 | $86.58M |
| 2024-11-30 | $84.20M |
| 2024-08-31 | $79.58M |
| 2024-05-31 | $75.32M |
| 2024-02-29 | $73.72M |
| 2023-11-30 | $65.86M |
| 2023-08-31 | $55.95M |
For information only. Not investment advice: figures are as reported in SEC filings and may contain errors or be out of date. Past performance does not guarantee future results.