EEM
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETFETF · International Equity$65.34−$1.98 (-2.94%)as of market close, Aug 18, 2026
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EEM monthly returns
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF has averaged 0.78% per month, positive in 53% of months. Month-by-month returns for iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) below, through August 18, 2026 — the table lists the most recent months; the bar chart plots the last 5 years.
Average month
+0.8%
212 months
Best month
+16.9%
Mar 2009
Worst month
-17.9%
Sep 2011
Positive months
53%
of all months
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF monthly returns#
| Month | Path | Total return |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | +2.0% | |
| Jul 2026 | -6.4% | |
| Jun 2026 | -0.2% | |
| May 2026 | +7.2% | |
| Apr 2026 | +12.7% | |
| Mar 2026 | -9.3% | |
| Feb 2026 | +5.9% | |
| Jan 2026 | +8.0% | |
| Dec 2025 | +2.1% | |
| Nov 2025 | -1.8% | |
| Oct 2025 | +3.6% | |
| Sep 2025 | +7.1% | |
| Aug 2025 | +2.7% | |
| Jul 2025 | +0.7% | |
| Jun 2025 | +7.0% |
Monthly total return (since Sep 2021)
-15%-10%-5%+0%+5%+10%+15%
20222023202420252026
Methodology#
Monthly returns are total returns (dividends reinvested), computed from EEM's split- and dividend-adjusted month-end closes. The table shows the most recent 120 months and the bar chart the most recent 60. See the year-by-year returns for the annual view. Past performance does not predict future returns; not investment advice.
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FAQ#
- What is iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF's average monthly return?
- iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) has averaged about 0.78% per month, positive in roughly 53% of months. The best month was Mar 2009 (+16.9%) and the worst was Sep 2011 (-17.9%).