EEM
StockiShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
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iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF is 5.7% off its high — a mild dip, shallower than its 3.6% average pullback. Whatever the news says today, this isn't historically significant.
Slightly Elevated
Current Drawdown
-5.7%
Days in Drawdown
67
Avg Max Drawdown
3.6%
Avg Length
58
Drawdown Severity Score™
1.3
EEM - Price & High Water Mark
EEM - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF is currently in a moderate drawdown. As of 2026-08-28, the stock is trading at $67.14, down 5.7% from its all-time high of $71.21. This pullback has lasted 67 days.
Based on its full tracked price history, iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF typically experiences drawdowns averaging 3.6% in depth, with an average duration of 58 days. iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF has gone through 141 total drawdown events in its tracked history. The largest drawdown on record for iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF was 66.4%, beginning in 2007. The longest drawdown duration on record was 3610 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF currently stands at 1.32. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score below 2.0 indicates a normal drawdown within the stock's typical range: a routine pullback.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns: periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF's historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that is rare by that stock's own historical standards.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Showing the most recent and the deepest of 141 tracked pullbacks (62 listed).
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-22 | Ongoing | 67 days | -5.7% | $71.21 | $67.14 | n/a |
| 2026-06-03 | 2026-06-18 | 16 days | -8.8% | $70.43 | $64.26 | $70.79 |
| 2026-05-29 | 2026-06-01 | 4 days | -0.0% | $68.26 | $68.25 | $69.72 |
| 2026-05-27 | 2026-05-28 | 2 days | -0.0% | $68.05 | $68.04 | $68.26 |
| 2026-05-11 | 2026-05-26 | 16 days | -5.4% | $67.59 | $63.93 | $68.05 |
| 2026-05-07 | 2026-05-08 | 2 days | -1.3% | $67.14 | $66.25 | $67.59 |
| 2026-05-04 | 2026-05-05 | 2 days | -0.0% | $63.80 | $63.77 | $65.06 |
| 2026-04-27 | 2026-04-30 | 4 days | -1.6% | $63.41 | $62.37 | $63.66 |
| 2026-04-20 | 2026-04-24 | 5 days | -2.2% | $63.31 | $61.93 | $63.41 |
| 2026-02-26 | 2026-04-17 | 50 days | -13.5% | $62.98 | $54.47 | $63.31 |
| 2026-02-23 | 2026-02-24 | 2 days | -1.1% | $62.02 | $61.33 | $62.30 |
| 2026-02-12 | 2026-02-20 | 9 days | -1.1% | $61.24 | $60.55 | $62.02 |
| 2026-01-29 | 2026-02-11 | 14 days | -3.7% | $60.44 | $58.23 | $61.24 |
| 2026-01-16 | 2026-01-21 | 6 days | -1.3% | $57.79 | $57.01 | $57.96 |
| 2026-01-13 | 2026-01-15 | 3 days | -0.7% | $57.64 | $57.21 | $57.79 |
| 2026-01-07 | 2026-01-12 | 6 days | -0.8% | $56.98 | $56.56 | $57.64 |
| 2025-10-30 | 2026-01-02 | 65 days | -5.2% | $54.93 | $52.08 | $55.95 |
| 2025-10-28 | 2025-10-29 | 2 days | -0.0% | $54.64 | $54.62 | $54.93 |
| 2025-10-21 | 2025-10-24 | 4 days | -1.2% | $53.87 | $53.22 | $54.04 |
| 2025-10-09 | 2025-10-20 | 12 days | -4.7% | $53.44 | $50.94 | $53.87 |
| 2025-10-07 | 2025-10-08 | 2 days | -0.8% | $53.43 | $53.02 | $53.44 |
| 2025-09-24 | 2025-09-30 | 7 days | -1.1% | $52.28 | $51.70 | $52.37 |
| 2025-09-18 | 2025-09-22 | 5 days | -0.5% | $52.24 | $51.99 | $52.25 |
| 2021-02-18 | 2025-09-15 | 1670 days | -39.8% | $51.31 | $30.88 | $51.63 |
| 2021-01-22 | 2021-02-08 | 18 days | -5.3% | $49.86 | $47.19 | $49.87 |
| 2021-01-15 | 2021-01-19 | 5 days | -1.4% | $48.80 | $48.11 | $48.91 |
| 2021-01-11 | 2021-01-14 | 4 days | -1.4% | $48.43 | $47.78 | $48.80 |
| 2021-01-06 | 2021-01-07 | 2 days | -0.8% | $47.14 | $46.74 | $47.18 |
| 2020-12-31 | 2021-01-04 | 5 days | -0.1% | $45.77 | $45.74 | $46.03 |
| 2020-12-18 | 2020-12-30 | 13 days | -2.4% | $45.19 | $44.12 | $45.77 |
| 2020-12-11 | 2020-12-16 | 6 days | -1.2% | $44.75 | $44.21 | $44.90 |
| 2020-12-09 | 2020-12-10 | 2 days | -0.9% | $44.57 | $44.19 | $44.75 |
| 2020-11-30 | 2020-12-03 | 4 days | -2.6% | $43.84 | $42.70 | $44.10 |
| 2020-11-25 | 2020-11-27 | 3 days | -0.6% | $43.68 | $43.43 | $43.84 |
| 2018-01-29 | 2020-11-24 | 1031 days | -38.2% | $43.15 | $26.66 | $43.68 |
| 2018-01-25 | 2018-01-26 | 2 days | -0.1% | $42.59 | $42.56 | $43.15 |
| 2018-01-16 | 2018-01-17 | 2 days | -0.4% | $41.02 | $40.86 | $41.40 |
| 2018-01-09 | 2018-01-12 | 4 days | -0.8% | $40.70 | $40.38 | $41.02 |
| 2017-11-24 | 2017-12-29 | 36 days | -5.3% | $39.02 | $36.95 | $39.04 |
| 2017-11-07 | 2017-11-20 | 14 days | -2.6% | $38.24 | $37.25 | $38.41 |
| 2017-10-16 | 2017-11-06 | 22 days | -2.5% | $38.08 | $37.12 | $38.24 |
| 2017-10-12 | 2017-10-13 | 2 days | -0.0% | $37.75 | $37.74 | $38.08 |
| 2017-10-06 | 2017-10-10 | 5 days | -0.6% | $37.43 | $37.22 | $37.58 |
| 2017-09-20 | 2017-10-05 | 16 days | -3.4% | $37.42 | $36.15 | $37.43 |
| 2007-11-01 | 2017-09-18 | 3610 days | -66.4% | $37.31 | $12.52 | $37.34 |
| 2007-10-30 | 2007-10-31 | 2 days | -1.9% | $37.21 | $36.51 | $37.31 |
| 2007-10-15 | 2007-10-26 | 12 days | -4.6% | $35.59 | $33.96 | $36.37 |
| 2007-10-11 | 2007-10-12 | 2 days | -0.9% | $35.26 | $34.95 | $35.59 |
| 2007-10-08 | 2007-10-09 | 2 days | -1.1% | $35.05 | $34.68 | $35.22 |
| 2007-10-03 | 2007-10-05 | 3 days | -3.0% | $34.63 | $33.58 | $35.05 |
| 2007-09-28 | 2007-10-01 | 4 days | -0.6% | $33.56 | $33.35 | $34.40 |
| 2007-07-24 | 2007-09-21 | 60 days | -17.7% | $32.14 | $26.44 | $32.36 |
| 2007-02-22 | 2007-04-03 | 40 days | -11.3% | $26.48 | $23.48 | $26.60 |
| 2007-01-04 | 2007-01-24 | 21 days | -5.9% | $25.69 | $24.17 | $25.90 |
| 2006-05-10 | 2006-12-04 | 209 days | -26.2% | $24.44 | $18.03 | $24.56 |
| 2006-02-01 | 2006-04-03 | 61 days | -8.0% | $22.17 | $20.40 | $22.40 |
| 2005-10-04 | 2005-12-01 | 59 days | -12.0% | $18.59 | $16.35 | $18.78 |
| 2005-08-11 | 2005-09-06 | 27 days | -5.7% | $17.48 | $16.48 | $17.60 |
| 2005-03-08 | 2005-07-12 | 126 days | -12.0% | $16.09 | $14.16 | $16.27 |
| 2005-01-03 | 2005-02-01 | 30 days | -5.4% | $14.64 | $13.85 | $14.69 |
| 2004-04-13 | 2004-11-04 | 206 days | -21.4% | $13.03 | $10.24 | $13.22 |
| 2004-03-02 | 2004-04-02 | 32 days | -7.3% | $12.79 | $11.86 | $12.80 |
| 2003-09-09 | 2003-10-06 | 28 days | -5.3% | $10.19 | $9.65 | $10.23 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) is trading at $67.14 as of Aug 28, 2026. It is 5.7% below its high of $71.21. The drawdown has lasted 67 days. Severity score: 1.3 (Slightly Elevated).
EEM Price History and Drawdown Data
Latest price
$67.14
High-water mark
$71.21
Current drawdown
-5.7%
Days in drawdown
67
This EEM page is built around daily price history, the latest high-water mark, current drawdown depth, drawdown duration, and comparable historical drawdown events. The chart above provides the price-history context, while the sections below explain how the current move compares with prior iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF drawdowns.
What History Says About EEM
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF has dropped 10%+ from its high 10 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 706 days with an average max drop of -25.9%.
The current drawdown of -5.7% has lasted 67 days, which is within the typical range for comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 to Sep 2017 | -66.4% | 3610 days |
| Feb 2021 to Sep 2025 | -39.8% | 1670 days |
| Jan 2018 to Nov 2020 | -38.2% | 1031 days |
| May 2006 to Dec 2006 | -26.2% | 209 days |
| Apr 2004 to Nov 2004 | -21.4% | 206 days |
| Jul 2007 to Sep 2007 | -17.7% | 60 days |
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