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Analysis for iShares J. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF

EMB · As of: 02/17/2026
Basic information
Type: ETF
Region: US
Sector: Diversified
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History
Available history:15.0 years
Last tradingday:02/17/2026
Description & usage
The iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF provides exposure to U.S. dollar-denominated bonds from emerging markets. It typically holds a broad mix of sovereign and quasi-sovereign issuers, representing a wide slice of the EM USD debt universe. Returns come from coupon income and bond price movements, with key factors including interest rates, credit spreads and country risk. The fund is commonly used to access emerging-market fixed income via an ETF structure.
Overall score 43Performance 21Stability 79Trend 440255075100PerformanceStabilityTrend
Scale: 0 = weak, 50 = average, 100 = top

Analysis summary

iShares J. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF (EMB) currently has a total score of 43 points, placing it in the neutral range. The score is made up of Performance (21), Stability (79) and Trend (44). The profile is clearly uneven: Stability stands out while Performance lags.

Performance scores 21 points (weak). Least weak metric: 1Y return at 7.7 %. Main drag: 10Y return at -6.7 %. This points to a sharper upswing more recently.

Stability scores 79 points (strong). Key strength: volatility (365d, annualized) at 6.6 %. Main drag: CAGR/drawdown ratio at -0.02. Higher Stability points are better and typically reflect calmer swings and smaller drawdowns—but prices can still fall.

Trend scores 44 points (neutral). Most supportive metric: trend strength at 0.59. Weaker signal: Price is about 1.5 % above SMA100.

Overall, the picture is mixed: Stability does the heavy lifting while Performance holds the score back. On a metric level, volatility (365d, annualized) stands out, while 10Y return lags.

(Historical evaluation, not investment advice.)

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FAQ

What investor type does iShares J. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF fit best in FoxScore?
iShares J. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF fits a more defensive investor type in FoxScore: stability is the strongest part of the profile. That points to comparatively smaller drawdowns and calmer swings versus the universe — but prices can still fall.
How meaningful is the available history for iShares J. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF?
iShares J. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF currently has about 15 years of price history available. That covers multiple market cycles including crisis phases, making long-term interpretation of returns, drawdowns and trend shifts more reliable.
What is FoxScore good for — and what is it not for?
FoxScore is an analysis and comparison tool: it helps you sort assets quickly, compare profiles and spot strengths/weaknesses. It’s not a substitute for your own research or fundamental analysis, and it’s not a buy/sell recommendation.