WisdomTree Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund (EMCB) Performance
EMCB total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +0.2% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +0.7% total return
- 5 years
- +1.8% a year
- 10 years
- +3.5% a year
- Since first price
- +3.5% a year since 2012
EMCB trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | EMCB total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −1.2% | −1.6% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | −1.4% | −2.7% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | −1.3% | −3.9% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | +0.2% | −3.7% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | +0.7% | −4.5% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| 3 years | +24.6%+7.6%/yr | +5.7% | +16.6%+5.2%/yr | +9.7%+3.1%/yr | +87.4%+23.3%/yr |
| 5 years | +9.5%+1.8%/yr | −14.5% | −0.8%−0.2%/yr | −32.5%−7.6%/yr | +79.3%+12.4%/yr |
| 10 years | +40.5%+3.5%/yr | −10.3% | +14.0%+1.3%/yr | −18.7%−2.0%/yr | +315.9%+15.3%/yr |
| Since inceptionMar 8, 2012 | +65.5%+3.5%/yr | −14.7% | — | — | — |
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: EMCB vs AGG
From Mar 8, 2012: EMCB grew to $16,554, AGG to $12,954.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
EMCB returns by calendar year
8 of 13 full years positive. Best 2019 (+13.4%), worst 2022 (−13.0%). 2026 is year to date.
EMCB annual returns table
| Year | EMCB | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +0.2% | −3.1% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 2025 | +8.2% | −4.2% | +7.2% | +4.3% | +17.7% |
| 2024 | +7.1% | −2.9% | +1.3% | −8.1% | +24.9% |
| 2023 | +8.8% | −3.9% | +5.7% | +2.8% | +26.2% |
| 2022 | −13.0% | −19.6% | −13.0% | −31.2% | −18.2% |
| 2021 | −0.6% | −3.9% | −1.8% | −4.6% | +28.7% |
| 2020 | +8.6% | −22.8% | +7.5% | +18.2% | +18.3% |
| 2019 | +13.4% | −1.2% | +8.5% | +14.1% | +31.2% |
| 2018 | −3.1% | −5.4% | +0.1% | −1.6% | −4.6% |
| 2017 | +9.5% | −1.8% | +3.6% | +9.2% | +21.7% |
| 2016 | +10.6% | −4.6% | +2.4% | +1.2% | +12.0% |
| 2015 | −4.6% | −10.4% | +0.5% | −1.8% | +1.2% |
| 2014 | +1.9% | −11.4% | +6.0% | +27.3% | +13.5% |
| 2013 | −3.2% | −10.6% | −2.0% | −13.4% | +32.3% |
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.
EMCB largest drawdowns
Now 2.5% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2020 | −22.8% | Mar 19, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 | 27 days | 5 months |
| Sep 14, 2021 | −21.5% | Oct 24, 2022 | Sep 16, 2024 | 1.1 years | 3.0 years |
| Aug 27, 2014 | −13.3% | Jan 21, 2016 | Aug 12, 2016 | 1.4 years | 2.0 years |
| Jan 22, 2013 | −10.6% | Jun 24, 2013 | May 20, 2014 | 5 months | 1.3 years |
| Jan 17, 2018 | −5.4% | Nov 27, 2018 | Feb 19, 2019 | 10 months | 1.1 years |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 5% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
EMCB risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +7.0% | +1.7% | +3.5% | +3.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 4.9% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 7.4% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.52 | -0.26 | 0.19 | 0.30 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.80 | -0.33 | 0.25 | 0.40 |
| Best month | +4.1% | +6.2% | +7.1% | +7.1% |
| Worst month | −2.8% | −5.4% | −13.6% | −13.6% |
| Best 12 months | +14.4% | +14.4% | +23.5% | +23.5% |
| Worst 12 months | +0.7% | −19.4% | −19.4% | −19.4% |
| Positive months | 72% | 60% | 66% | 62% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.24 | 0.28 | 0.31 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.62 | 0.64 | 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.
EMCB rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 164 | −19.4% | +6.0% | +23.5% | 73% |
| 3-year (a year) | 140 | −3.7% | +3.5% | +10.5% | 75% |
| 5-year (a year) | 116 | −0.5% | +2.7% | +7.7% | 98% |
| 10-year (a year) | 56 | +1.1% | +2.9% | +5.0% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2012. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
EMCB performance overview
WisdomTree Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund (EMCB) returned +0.7% over the past year and +3.5% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2012 it has returned +3.5% a year, turning $10,000 into about $16,554. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
The deepest decline was −22.8%, from Feb 21, 2020 to Mar 19, 2020, and it took 4 months to get back to the old high. EMCB finished 8 of its 13 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2019 (+13.4%) and the worst 2022 (−13.0%). Volatility has been 7.4% a year.
Related: EMCB chart, EMCB dividends, EMCB bond profile. See the EMCB overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
EMCB performance FAQ
What is the EMCB return over the past year?
EMCB returned +0.7% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 4.5%.
What is the average annual return of EMCB?
EMCB has returned +1.8% a year over 5 years, +3.5% a year over 10 years, +3.5% a year since March 8, 2012 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in EMCB be worth?
$10,000 invested in EMCB at its first recorded close on March 8, 2012 would be worth about $16,554 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for EMCB?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −13.0%. The best was 2019 at +13.4%.
What is the biggest drawdown of EMCB?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −22.8% between February 21, 2020 and March 19, 2020. It recovered to the old high on July 31, 2020, 4 months after the bottom.
How volatile is EMCB?
Over the past 3 years EMCB had an annualized volatility of 4.9% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.52 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).