iShares MSCI Chile ETF (ECH) Performance
ECH total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −9.5% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +7.3% total return
- 5 years
- +12.9% a year
- 10 years
- +2.4% a year
- Since first price
- +0.7% a year since 2007
ECH trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | ECH total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −9.0% | −9.0% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −6.8% | −6.8% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −13.1% | −14.5% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −9.5% | −10.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +7.3% | +5.3% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +63.2%+17.7%/yr | +51.3% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +83.3%+12.9%/yr | +48.5% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +26.3%+2.4%/yr | −7.4% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | −8.7%−0.6%/yr | −38.3% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionNov 16, 2007 | +13.7%+0.7%/yr | −27.0% | — | — | — |
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: ECH vs SPY
From Nov 16, 2007: ECH grew to $11,367, SPY to $73,758.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
ECH returns by calendar year
8 of 18 full years positive. Best 2009 (+86.1%), worst 2008 (−37.7%). 2026 is year to date.
ECH annual returns table
| Year | ECH | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −9.5% | −22.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +65.4% | −14.4% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | −8.7% | −15.5% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +9.0% | −25.6% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | +25.1% | −25.2% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | −19.8% | −37.2% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | −7.1% | −48.3% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | −17.8% | −35.7% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −19.0% | −26.1% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +41.8% | −16.1% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +19.5% | −10.1% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −18.5% | −29.2% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | −14.7% | −19.5% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | −23.9% | −32.0% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +11.3% | −16.5% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | −26.4% | −36.5% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | +46.6% | −14.3% | +15.1% | +19.9% | +6.4% |
| 2009 | +86.1% | −15.6% | +26.4% | +54.7% | +3.0% |
| 2008 | −37.7% | −52.4% | −36.8% | −41.7% | +7.9% |
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.
ECH largest drawdowns
Now 32.7% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2011 | −74.1% | Mar 18, 2020 | not yet | 9.2 years | 15.8 years so far |
| Apr 7, 2008 | −52.4% | Oct 10, 2008 | Dec 10, 2009 | 6 months | 1.7 years |
| Dec 7, 2007 | −20.0% | Jan 23, 2008 | Mar 12, 2008 | 47 days | 3 months |
| Jan 19, 2010 | −14.3% | May 25, 2010 | Jul 14, 2010 | 4 months | 6 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
ECH risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +15.9% | +12.4% | +3.4% | +0.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 19.6% | 25.1% | 26.4% | 25.0% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.63 | 0.45 | 0.17 | 0.11 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.01 | 0.69 | 0.25 | 0.16 |
| Best month | +12.0% | +19.7% | +19.7% | +19.7% |
| Worst month | −9.9% | −17.7% | −19.6% | −23.7% |
| Best 12 months | +69.7% | +69.7% | +69.7% | +86.1% |
| Worst 12 months | −8.7% | −13.3% | −48.7% | −48.7% |
| Positive months | 67% | 62% | 53% | 50% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.55 | 0.71 | 0.84 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.35 | 0.44 | 0.49 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
ECH rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 216 | −48.7% | −0.5% | +86.1% | 49% |
| 3-year (a year) | 192 | −20.8% | +2.4% | +29.2% | 54% |
| 5-year (a year) | 168 | −15.4% | −2.4% | +13.3% | 33% |
| 10-year (a year) | 108 | −9.3% | −2.1% | +6.6% | 37% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2007. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
ECH performance overview
iShares MSCI Chile ETF (ECH) returned +7.3% over the past year and +2.4% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2007 it has returned +0.7% a year, turning $10,000 into about $11,367. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −74.1%, from Jan 3, 2011 to Mar 18, 2020; the fund has not yet regained that high. ECH finished 8 of its 18 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2009 (+86.1%) and the worst 2008 (−37.7%). Volatility has been 25.0% a year.
Related: ECH chart, ECH dividends. See the ECH overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
ECH performance FAQ
What is the ECH return over the past year?
ECH returned +7.3% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 5.3%.
What is the average annual return of ECH?
ECH has returned +12.9% a year over 5 years, +2.4% a year over 10 years, +0.7% a year since November 16, 2007 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in ECH be worth?
$10,000 invested in ECH at its first recorded close on November 16, 2007 would be worth about $11,367 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for ECH?
The worst calendar year was 2008, with a total return of −37.7%. The best was 2009 at +86.1%.
What is the biggest drawdown of ECH?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −74.1% between January 3, 2011 and March 18, 2020. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 32.7% below its peak.
How volatile is ECH?
Over the past 3 years ECH had an annualized volatility of 19.6% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.63 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).