# iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (0JFH)

**Source:** https://fundology.uk/fund/0jfh · ISIN US4642872349 · Data: TradingView (LSE closes and returns, delayed), issuer documents, ONS CPIH, FCA FIRDS

## At a glance

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As of 05/10/2026, 0JFH (iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF, ISIN US4642872349) closed at $68.76 on the London Stock Exchange. Its ongoing charge is 0.72% a year (about £72 on £10,000). Over the five years to 05/10/2026 its total return was +55.8%, or +21.8% after UK CPIH inflation.

## Summary

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) from iShares, launched in 2003. It tracks the MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) — companies in emerging economies such as China, India, Taiwan and Brazil. You buy and sell it through a share-dealing account or platform during stock-market hours, like a share. Its ongoing charge is 0.72% a year — about £72 a year on every £10,000 invested, taken from the fund's value rather than billed to you. Income from its investments is paid out to holders as cash, usually a few times a year.

> This fund is domiciled outside the UK and EU and does not publish the key information document UK rules require, so most UK platforms do not offer it to retail investors. It is shown for reference.

Latest close: **$68.76** (05/10/2026).

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Ticker (LSE) | 0JFH |
| ISIN | US4642872349 |
| Category | Emerging markets |
| Type | ETF |
| Provider | iShares |
| Tracks | MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) |
| Income | Distributing |
| Ongoing charge | 0.72% a year (£72 per £10,000) |
| Fund size | £18bn |
| Launched | 2003 |
| Domicile | United States |

## Past returns (periods to 05/10/2026)

After the fund's ongoing charges. "Income reinvested" is total return; "price only" leaves out income paid out. Real returns are after ONS CPIH inflation.

| Window | Return | After CPIH inflation | Measured as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +30.16% | +26.08% | income reinvested |
| 3 years | +79.23% | +61.73% | income reinvested |
| 5 years | +55.83% | +21.81% | income reinvested |

Returns: TradingView (delayed data). Inflation: ONS CPIH, latest month published.

## Calendar-year returns

Calendar-year returns of iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF in pounds (price only, income paid out not included): 2021 −1.4%, 2022 −13.5%, 2023 +0.5%, 2024 +6.1%, 2025 +19.9%; 2026 to 02/10/2026 +26.9%. Returns of iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF in pounds (price only, income paid out not included) over the 12 months to 30/09/2026: +27.4%; to 30/09/2025: +13.2%; to 30/09/2024: +12.4%; to 30/09/2023: −1.9%; to 30/09/2022: −15.2%.

| Year | Return | After CPIH inflation | Measured as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | -1.4% | -6.0% | Price |
| 2022 | -13.5% | -20.8% | Price |
| 2023 | +0.5% | -3.5% | Price |
| 2024 | +6.1% | +2.5% | Price |
| 2025 | +19.9% | +15.8% | Price |
| 2026 to 02/10/2026 | +26.9% | +23.3% | Price |

## Risk metrics

| Window | Volatility | Max drawdown |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 21.04% | -12.42% |
| 3 years | 16.71% | -12.87% |
| 5 years | 17.17% | -23.77% |

## Largest fall

Volatility of iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF in pounds, annualised from weekly returns to 02/10/2026: 21.0% over 1 year, 16.7% over 3 years, 17.2% over 5 years. Largest fall in the price of iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF since October 2021, in pounds: −23.8% from 12/11/2021 to 28/10/2022. The lowest 12-month return of iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF in pounds (price only, income paid out not included) since December 2020 was −19.8% (12 months to 28/10/2022); the highest was +55.1% (12 months to 19/06/2026). On 02/10/2026 the price of iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF was 4.5% below its highest weekly close since October 2021 (19/06/2026), in pounds.

## Charges compared with similar funds

Ongoing charge of iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF 0.72% a year, as of 03/10/2026: 16 of the 142 other emerging-market share funds charge more, 0 the same and 126 less (share classes counted once).

## Funds tracking the same index

22 funds track MSCI EM (Emerging Markets), this one included and share classes counted once; their ongoing charges range from 0.09% to 0.72% a year (02/10/2026).

| Fund | Ongoing charge | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets -UCITS ETF DR- Capitalisation | 0.18% | +31.1% | +78.2% | +56.5% |
| Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets -UCITS ETF DR- Distribution | 0.24% | +31.2% | +77.1% | +55.8% |
| Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets -UCITS ETF DR- Distribution | 0.25% | +31.2% | +78.4% | +69.3% |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Swap -UCITS ETF USD C- Capitalisation | 0.20% | +31.8% | +78.0% | +56.8% |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Swap II UCITS ETF Act -USD Acc- | 0.55% | +31.3% | +76.0% | +54.1% |
| BNP PARIBAS EASY MSCI EMERGING Capitalisation -UCITS ETF- | 0.09% | — | — | — |
| HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF | 0.15% | +31.9% | +77.2% | +56.1% |
| HSBC MSCI EMERGING MARKETS UCITS ETF AccumUSD | 0.15% | +31.9% | +56.9% | +56.9% |
| Invesco MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF | 0.19% | +31.5% | +76.6% | +55.0% |
| iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 0.18% | +31.5% | +78.2% | +57.2% |
| iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | 0.18% | +31.6% | +78.2% | +56.9% |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (this fund) | 0.72% | +30.2% | +77.2% | +53.6% |
| iShares VI PLC - iShares MSCI EM Swap UCITS ETF Accum- USD | 0.14% | — | — | — |
| Multi Units LU - Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets II | 0.14% | +31.9% | +78.6% | — |
| Multi Units LU - Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets II | 0.14% | +31.8% | +79.6% | — |
| State Street SPDR MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF Accum.Shs USD | 0.18% | +31.5% | +79.4% | +57.6% |
| UBS (Irl) Fund Solutions PLC - UBS MSCI EM SF UCITS ETF Accum Shs USD | 0.14% | +31.9% | +76.0% | +57.5% |
| UBS ETF SICAV - UBS ETF - MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF A Distribution | 0.15% | +31.8% | +78.6% | +57.7% |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF | 0.12% | +32.0% | +51.9% | — |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF Capitalisation 1C | 0.12% | +31.6% | +76.9% | +55.2% |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF | 0.18% | +30.8% | +74.4% | +54.9% |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD | 0.18% | +31.8% | +76.2% | — |

Returns are the data vendor’s, in pounds, income reinvested unless marked "(price)".

## Charges & eligibility

- Ongoing charges figure (OCF): **0.72%** per year
- ISA eligible: no
- SIPP eligible: no

## Questions people ask

**What is the ongoing charge of 0JFH?**

The ongoing charge of 0JFH is 0.72% a year — about £72 a year on every £10,000 invested, taken from the fund’s value rather than billed to you. Platform and dealing fees are charged separately. Ongoing charge of iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF 0.72% a year, as of 03/10/2026: 16 of the 142 other emerging-market share funds charge more, 0 the same and 126 less (share classes counted once).

**What does 0JFH track?**

0JFH tracks the MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) — companies in emerging economies such as China, India, Taiwan and Brazil.

**Is 0JFH accumulating or distributing?**

0JFH is distributing: income is paid out to holders as cash, usually a few times a year. It pays out semi-annual.

**What is the ISIN of 0JFH?**

The ISIN of 0JFH is US4642872349. An ISIN identifies one exact share class of a fund; 0JFH is its ticker on the London Stock Exchange.

**What were 0JFH’s returns in each of the last five years?**

Calendar-year returns of 0JFH in pounds (price only, income paid out not included): 2021 −1.4%, 2022 −13.5%, 2023 +0.5%, 2024 +6.1%, 2025 +19.9%; 2026 to 02/10/2026 +26.9%. Past performance is not a guide to future returns.

**How has 0JFH done after inflation?**

Over the five years to 05/10/2026 0JFH’s total return was +55.8%, or +21.8% after UK CPIH inflation. Past performance is not a guide to future returns.

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