Invesco S&P Emerging Markets Low Volatility ETF (EELV) Performance
EELV total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +5.7% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +8.7% total return
- 5 years
- +6.6% a year
- 10 years
- +6.4% a year
- Since first price
- +4.3% a year since 2012
EELV trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | EELV total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −1.4% | −1.4% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +0.7% | −0.8% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −0.9% | −3.9% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +5.7% | +1.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +8.7% | +4.0% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +46.3%+13.5%/yr | +27.3% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +37.9%+6.6%/yr | +10.6% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +85.6%+6.4%/yr | +24.6% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| Since inceptionJan 13, 2012 | +85.3%+4.3%/yr | +12.4% | — | — | — |
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: EELV vs SPY
From Jan 13, 2012: EELV grew to $18,528, SPY to $76,111.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
EELV returns by calendar year
7 of 13 full years positive. Best 2017 (+24.9%), worst 2015 (−18.8%). 2026 is year to date.
EELV annual returns table
| Year | EELV | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +5.7% | −8.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +22.0% | −7.9% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +1.9% | −9.8% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +8.9% | −9.7% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −4.0% | −19.0% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +16.2% | −4.9% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | −3.9% | −33.4% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +8.9% | −9.2% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −5.4% | −15.5% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +24.9% | −2.9% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +5.3% | −11.4% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −18.8% | −26.6% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | −4.9% | −16.7% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | −1.8% | −14.7% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
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.
EELV largest drawdowns
Now 3.5% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2018 | −36.3% | Mar 19, 2020 | Apr 19, 2021 | 2.1 years | 3.2 years |
| Sep 5, 2014 | −34.9% | Jan 15, 2016 | Jan 22, 2018 | 1.4 years | 3.4 years |
| Apr 13, 2022 | −19.0% | Oct 14, 2022 | May 15, 2024 | 6 months | 2.1 years |
| May 8, 2013 | −16.6% | Feb 3, 2014 | Aug 19, 2014 | 9 months | 1.3 years |
| Sep 26, 2024 | −11.8% | Apr 8, 2025 | May 13, 2025 | 6 months | 8 months |
| May 1, 2012 | −10.1% | Jun 1, 2012 | Aug 16, 2012 | 31 days | 4 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
EELV risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +12.6% | +7.2% | +6.3% | +4.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 9.3% | 11.1% | 12.7% | 13.0% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.86 | 0.36 | 0.37 | 0.26 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.42 | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.36 |
| Best month | +6.5% | +9.0% | +9.0% | +11.5% |
| Worst month | −4.4% | −8.5% | −16.6% | −16.6% |
| Best 12 months | +28.0% | +28.0% | +38.3% | +38.3% |
| Worst 12 months | +1.9% | −10.5% | −24.0% | −24.1% |
| Positive months | 69% | 63% | 58% | 57% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.33 | 0.43 | 0.55 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.44 | 0.60 | 0.67 | — |
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.
EELV rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 166 | −24.1% | +4.8% | +38.3% | 66% |
| 3-year (a year) | 142 | −9.1% | +3.7% | +13.8% | 71% |
| 5-year (a year) | 118 | −4.1% | +3.0% | +11.0% | 85% |
| 10-year (a year) | 58 | +0.6% | +2.6% | +7.8% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2012. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
EELV performance overview
Invesco S&P Emerging Markets Low Volatility ETF (EELV) returned +8.7% over the past year and +6.4% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2012 it has returned +4.3% a year, turning $10,000 into about $18,528. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −36.3%, from Jan 26, 2018 to Mar 19, 2020, and it took 1.1 years to get back to the old high. EELV finished 7 of its 13 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2017 (+24.9%) and the worst 2015 (−18.8%). Volatility has been 13.0% a year.
Related: EELV chart, EELV holdings, EELV dividends. See the EELV overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
EELV performance FAQ
What is the EELV return over the past year?
EELV returned +8.7% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 4.0%.
What is the average annual return of EELV?
EELV has returned +6.6% a year over 5 years, +6.4% a year over 10 years, +4.3% a year since January 13, 2012 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in EELV be worth?
$10,000 invested in EELV at its first recorded close on January 13, 2012 would be worth about $18,528 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for EELV?
The worst calendar year was 2015, with a total return of −18.8%. The best was 2017 at +24.9%.
What is the biggest drawdown of EELV?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −36.3% between January 26, 2018 and March 19, 2020. It recovered to the old high on April 19, 2021, 1.1 years after the bottom.
How volatile is EELV?
Over the past 3 years EELV had an annualized volatility of 9.3% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.86 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).