iShares Emerging Markets Bond Active ETF (BREM) Performance
BREM total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +0.3% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +2.6% total return
- Since first price
- +3.0% since 2025
BREM trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | BREM total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −1.6% | −2.1% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | −2.2% | −3.6% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | −1.9% | −4.8% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | +0.3% | −4.3% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | +2.6% | −3.2% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| Since inceptionOct 16, 2025 | +3.0% | −2.9% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: BREM vs AGG
From Oct 16, 2025: BREM grew to $10,300, AGG to $9,880.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
BREM returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
BREM annual returns table
| Year | BREM | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +0.3% | −5.2% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
BREM largest drawdowns
Now 4.0% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | −5.2% | Oct 1, 2026 | not yet | 3 months | 4 months so far |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 5% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
BREM rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 1 | +1.8% | +1.8% | +1.8% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
BREM performance overview
iShares Emerging Markets Bond Active ETF (BREM) returned +2.6% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Oct 16, 2025 it has returned +3.0%. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
The deepest decline was −5.2%, from Jun 18, 2026 to Oct 1, 2026; the fund has not yet regained that high.
Related: BREM chart, BREM dividends, BREM bond profile. See the BREM overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
BREM performance FAQ
What is the BREM return over the past year?
BREM returned +2.6% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 3.2%.
How much would $10,000 invested in BREM be worth?
$10,000 invested in BREM at its first recorded close on October 16, 2025 would be worth about $10,300 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of BREM?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −5.2% between June 18, 2026 and October 1, 2026. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 4.0% below its peak.