AB Emerging Markets Opportunities ETF (EMOP) Performance
EMOP total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +16.7% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +18.5% total return
- Since first price
- +36.2% since 2025
EMOP trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | EMOP total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −8.0% | −8.0% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −5.1% | −5.1% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −1.3% | −1.3% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +16.7% | +16.7% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +18.5% | +18.2% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionJun 18, 2025 | +36.2% | +35.8% | — | — | — |
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: EMOP vs SPY
From Jun 18, 2025: EMOP grew to $13,616, SPY to $12,931.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
EMOP returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
EMOP annual returns table
| Year | EMOP | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +16.7% | −13.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
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.
EMOP largest drawdowns
Now 12.0% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | −13.3% | Jul 29, 2026 | not yet | 37 days | 4 months so far |
| Feb 25, 2026 | −12.9% | Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 | 33 days | 51 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
EMOP risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2025 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +31.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 20.1% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.30 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.47 |
| Best month | +12.4% |
| Worst month | −9.1% |
| Best 12 months | +44.9% |
| Worst 12 months | +31.2% |
| Positive months | 67% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
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.
EMOP rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 5 | +17.9% | +35.7% | +44.9% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
EMOP performance overview
AB Emerging Markets Opportunities ETF (EMOP) returned +18.5% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Jun 18, 2025 it has returned +36.2%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −13.3%, from Jun 22, 2026 to Jul 29, 2026; the fund has not yet regained that high. Volatility has been 20.1% a year.
Related: EMOP chart, EMOP holdings, EMOP dividends. See the EMOP overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
EMOP performance FAQ
What is the EMOP return over the past year?
EMOP returned +18.5% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 18.2%.
How much would $10,000 invested in EMOP be worth?
$10,000 invested in EMOP at its first recorded close on June 18, 2025 would be worth about $13,616 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of EMOP?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −13.3% between June 22, 2026 and July 29, 2026. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 12.0% below its peak.
How volatile is EMOP?
Over the past history EMOP had an annualized volatility of 20.1% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.30 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).