Emerging Markets Active ETF (REMG) Performance
REMG total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +13.7% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +16.6% total return
- 3 years
- +12.7% a year
- Since first price
- +3.4% a year since 2022
REMG trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | REMG total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −9.7% | −9.7% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −5.3% | −5.3% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −1.0% | −1.0% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +13.7% | +13.7% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +16.6% | +14.9% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +43.2%+12.7%/yr | +41.2% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionJan 10, 2022 | +17.3%+3.4%/yr | +11.9% | — | — | — |
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: REMG vs SPY
From Jan 10, 2022: REMG grew to $11,730, SPY to $17,394.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
REMG returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2025 (+25.9%), worst 2023 (+4.4%). 2026 is year to date.
REMG annual returns table
| Year | REMG | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +13.7% | −14.1% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +25.9% | −5.1% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2023 | +4.4% | −11.3% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
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.
REMG largest drawdowns
Now 13.3% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2022 | −32.3% | Oct 24, 2022 | Jan 2, 2026 | 9 months | 4.0 years |
| Feb 25, 2026 | −14.1% | Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 | 33 days | 51 days |
| Jun 22, 2026 | −13.9% | Oct 22, 2026 | not yet | 4 months | 4 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.
REMG risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +13.9% | +7.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 19.1% | 18.9% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.58 | 0.31 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.02 | 0.52 |
| Best month | +14.8% | +14.8% |
| Worst month | −10.4% | −10.4% |
| Best 12 months | +58.6% | +58.6% |
| Worst 12 months | −4.8% | −16.0% |
| Positive months | 44% | 42% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.67 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.58 | — |
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.
REMG rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 30 | −16.0% | +14.2% | +58.6% | 77% |
| 3-year (a year) | 6 | +10.0% | +11.8% | +14.5% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2022. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
REMG performance overview
Emerging Markets Active ETF (REMG) returned +16.6% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2022 it has returned +3.4% a year, turning $10,000 into about $11,730. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −32.3%, from Jan 12, 2022 to Oct 24, 2022, and it took 3.2 years to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 18.9% a year.
Related: REMG chart, REMG holdings, REMG dividends. See the REMG overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
REMG performance FAQ
What is the REMG return over the past year?
REMG returned +16.6% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 14.9%.
How much would $10,000 invested in REMG be worth?
$10,000 invested in REMG at its first recorded close on January 10, 2022 would be worth about $11,730 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for REMG?
The worst calendar year was 2023, with a total return of +4.4%. The best was 2025 at +25.9%.
What is the biggest drawdown of REMG?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −32.3% between January 12, 2022 and October 24, 2022. It recovered to the old high on January 2, 2026, 3.2 years after the bottom.
How volatile is REMG?
Over the past 3 years REMG had an annualized volatility of 19.1% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.58 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).