iShares MSCI Poland ETF (EPOL) Performance
EPOL total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +24.5% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +32.6% total return
- 5 years
- +17.3% a year
- 10 years
- +12.4% a year
- Since first price
- +6.5% a year since 2010
EPOL trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | EPOL total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −2.4% | −2.4% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +6.7% | +6.7% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +13.1% | +12.2% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +24.5% | +23.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +32.6% | +27.3% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +167.4%+38.8%/yr | +132.1% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +122.2%+17.3%/yr | +85.9% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +221.8%+12.4%/yr | +144.5% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +156.0%+6.5%/yr | +63.8% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionMay 26, 2010 | +179.8%+6.5%/yr | +75.6% | — | — | — |
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: EPOL vs SPY
From May 26, 2010: EPOL grew to $27,984, SPY to $94,864.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
EPOL returns by calendar year
7 of 15 full years positive. Best 2025 (+77.3%), worst 2011 (−32.0%). 2026 is year to date.
EPOL annual returns table
| Year | EPOL | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +24.5% | −11.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +77.3% | −15.8% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | −2.6% | −17.1% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +50.7% | −21.8% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −24.6% | −53.2% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +12.2% | −17.1% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | −8.4% | −43.1% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | −6.1% | −17.8% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −13.8% | −29.6% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +52.4% | −6.3% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +2.4% | −19.5% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −23.2% | −34.5% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | −16.3% | −21.0% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +3.7% | −19.4% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +41.6% | −23.5% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | −32.0% | −44.6% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
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.
EPOL largest drawdowns
Now 4.9% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2011 | −63.7% | Oct 12, 2022 | Feb 18, 2025 | 11.5 years | 13.8 years |
| Nov 4, 2010 | −15.9% | Nov 29, 2010 | Mar 29, 2011 | 25 days | 5 months |
| Mar 18, 2025 | −15.8% | Apr 7, 2025 | Apr 22, 2025 | 20 days | 35 days |
| Feb 9, 2026 | −11.0% | Mar 13, 2026 | Apr 9, 2026 | 32 days | 59 days |
| May 27, 2010 | −10.7% | Jun 7, 2010 | Jun 15, 2010 | 11 days | 19 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
EPOL risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +44.0% | +19.3% | +12.3% | +6.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.6% | 28.1% | 27.5% | 27.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.84 | 0.65 | 0.48 | 0.31 |
| Sortino ratio | 4.78 | 1.03 | 0.75 | 0.48 |
| Best month | +16.0% | +21.4% | +25.7% | +25.7% |
| Worst month | −8.2% | −17.0% | −19.5% | −23.6% |
| Best 12 months | +77.3% | +77.3% | +77.3% | +77.3% |
| Worst 12 months | −2.6% | −49.9% | −49.9% | −49.9% |
| Positive months | 67% | 58% | 57% | 52% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.26 | 1.02 | 1.10 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.17 | 0.57 | 0.61 | — |
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.
EPOL rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 186 | −49.9% | +6.2% | +77.3% | 55% |
| 3-year (a year) | 162 | −18.1% | +1.7% | +49.9% | 58% |
| 5-year (a year) | 138 | −14.9% | −0.1% | +22.9% | 50% |
| 10-year (a year) | 78 | −6.4% | −0.2% | +12.4% | 45% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2010. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
EPOL performance overview
iShares MSCI Poland ETF (EPOL) returned +32.6% over the past year and +12.4% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2010 it has returned +6.5% a year, turning $10,000 into about $27,984. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −63.7%, from Apr 27, 2011 to Oct 12, 2022, and it took 2.4 years to get back to the old high. EPOL finished 7 of its 15 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2025 (+77.3%) and the worst 2011 (−32.0%). Volatility has been 27.6% a year.
Related: EPOL chart, EPOL holdings, EPOL dividends. See the EPOL overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
EPOL performance FAQ
What is the EPOL return over the past year?
EPOL returned +32.6% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 27.3%.
What is the average annual return of EPOL?
EPOL has returned +17.3% a year over 5 years, +12.4% a year over 10 years, +6.5% a year since May 26, 2010 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in EPOL be worth?
$10,000 invested in EPOL at its first recorded close on May 26, 2010 would be worth about $27,984 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for EPOL?
The worst calendar year was 2011, with a total return of −32.0%. The best was 2025 at +77.3%.
What is the biggest drawdown of EPOL?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −63.7% between April 27, 2011 and October 12, 2022. It recovered to the old high on February 18, 2025, 2.4 years after the bottom.
How volatile is EPOL?
Over the past 3 years EPOL had an annualized volatility of 18.6% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.84 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).