SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF (EDIV) Performance
EDIV total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +7.0% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +8.3% total return
- 5 years
- +11.0% a year
- 10 years
- +8.1% a year
- Since first price
- +3.0% a year since 2011
EDIV trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | EDIV total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −0.8% | −0.8% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −0.9% | −2.5% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +1.8% | −1.1% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +7.0% | +3.1% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +8.3% | +3.7% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +58.0%+16.5%/yr | +39.4% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +68.6%+11.0%/yr | +34.7% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +118.5%+8.1%/yr | +45.7% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +65.5%+3.4%/yr | −13.4% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionFeb 24, 2011 | +59.6%+3.0%/yr | −19.6% | — | — | — |
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: EDIV vs SPY
From Feb 24, 2011: EDIV grew to $15,956, SPY to $76,468.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
EDIV returns by calendar year
8 of 14 full years positive. Best 2023 (+42.0%), worst 2015 (−27.4%). 2026 is year to date.
EDIV annual returns table
| Year | EDIV | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +7.0% | −10.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +16.5% | −10.9% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +12.7% | −9.2% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +42.0% | −7.6% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −15.3% | −28.3% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +11.2% | −6.7% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | −10.0% | −37.9% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +11.8% | −12.6% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −6.2% | −21.3% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +28.2% | −5.9% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +17.1% | −13.0% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −27.4% | −34.2% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | −8.9% | −17.9% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | −12.9% | −20.0% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +6.3% | −21.6% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
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.
EDIV largest drawdowns
Now 3.6% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2012 | −53.4% | Jan 21, 2016 | Dec 29, 2023 | 3.9 years | 11.8 years |
| Jul 7, 2011 | −22.4% | Oct 3, 2011 | Mar 1, 2012 | 3 months | 8 months |
| Sep 26, 2024 | −13.8% | Apr 8, 2025 | May 16, 2025 | 6 months | 8 months |
| Feb 25, 2026 | −10.4% | Mar 30, 2026 | not yet | 33 days | 8 months so far |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
EDIV risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +15.2% | +11.2% | +8.1% | +3.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 10.0% | 13.1% | 15.2% | 16.9% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.04 | 0.61 | 0.44 | 0.18 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.69 | 1.01 | 0.65 | 0.25 |
| Best month | +7.8% | +11.8% | +11.8% | +14.4% |
| Worst month | −7.3% | −9.3% | −19.5% | −19.5% |
| Best 12 months | +31.1% | +42.0% | +42.0% | +42.0% |
| Worst 12 months | +7.9% | −22.4% | −26.7% | −30.6% |
| Positive months | 75% | 62% | 59% | 54% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.45 | 0.48 | 0.61 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.62 | — |
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.
EDIV rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 177 | −30.6% | +3.8% | +42.0% | 55% |
| 3-year (a year) | 153 | −17.3% | +1.8% | +26.4% | 54% |
| 5-year (a year) | 129 | −10.1% | +2.0% | +14.8% | 57% |
| 10-year (a year) | 69 | −2.7% | +2.3% | +10.7% | 61% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2011. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
EDIV performance overview
SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF (EDIV) returned +8.3% over the past year and +8.1% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2011 it has returned +3.0% a year, turning $10,000 into about $15,956. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −53.4%, from Mar 1, 2012 to Jan 21, 2016, and it took 7.9 years to get back to the old high. EDIV finished 8 of its 14 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2023 (+42.0%) and the worst 2015 (−27.4%). Volatility has been 16.9% a year.
Related: EDIV chart, EDIV holdings, EDIV dividends. See the EDIV overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
EDIV performance FAQ
What is the EDIV return over the past year?
EDIV returned +8.3% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 3.7%.
What is the average annual return of EDIV?
EDIV has returned +11.0% a year over 5 years, +8.1% a year over 10 years, +3.0% a year since February 24, 2011 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in EDIV be worth?
$10,000 invested in EDIV at its first recorded close on February 24, 2011 would be worth about $15,956 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for EDIV?
The worst calendar year was 2015, with a total return of −27.4%. The best was 2023 at +42.0%.
What is the biggest drawdown of EDIV?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −53.4% between March 1, 2012 and January 21, 2016. It recovered to the old high on December 29, 2023, 7.9 years after the bottom.
How volatile is EDIV?
Over the past 3 years EDIV had an annualized volatility of 10.0% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.04 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).