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iShares Emerging Markets Fundamental Index ETF (CWO : NEO)
Emerging Markets Equity
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FundGrade A+® Rating Recipient
2025, 2024, 2019
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Close (10-22-2026) |
$55.01 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.99
(-1.77%)
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| Open | $55.02 |
|---|---|
| Day Range | $54.80 - $55.02 |
| Volume | 6,928 |
As at September 30, 2026
As at September 30, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (April 07, 2009): 9.35%
| Row Heading | Return | Annualized Return | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mth | 3 Mth | 6 Mth | YTD | 1 Yr | 2 Yr | 3 Yr | 4 Yr | 5 Yr | 6 Yr | 7 Yr | 8 Yr | 9 Yr | 10 Yr | |
| Fund | 1.93% | 6.41% | 13.32% | 17.34% | 20.76% | 21.12% | 23.79% | 21.00% | 12.33% | 14.30% | 10.74% | 9.48% | 9.10% | 9.80% |
| Benchmark | 0.40% | 1.09% | 16.21% | 14.91% | 15.03% | 16.66% | 20.11% | 17.38% | 9.04% | 9.77% | 9.75% | 8.96% | 8.13% | 8.90% |
| Category Average | 1.47% | 22.45% | 22.45% | 26.32% | 30.72% | 25.99% | 24.18% | 20.98% | 9.91% | 10.68% | 10.61% | 9.32% | 8.14% | 8.86% |
| Category Rank | 178 / 304 | 2 / 302 | 287 / 294 | 278 / 292 | 264 / 287 | 248 / 280 | 186 / 264 | 142 / 252 | 70 / 239 | 31 / 219 | 125 / 207 | 111 / 186 | 73 / 165 | 67 / 151 |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 3.38% | -0.46% | 0.00% | 6.70% | 3.32% | -6.07% | 4.31% | 3.45% | -1.31% | 3.32% | 1.04% | 1.93% |
| Benchmark | 2.46% | -1.96% | -0.34% | 4.52% | 3.03% | -8.17% | 7.94% | 5.08% | 1.35% | -1.46% | 2.18% | 0.40% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
17.02% (May 2009)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-18.81% (September 2011)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 27.38% | 16.88% | 0.11% | 10.79% | -2.81% | 6.05% | -8.53% | 9.13% | 23.80% | 25.00% |
| Benchmark | 7.90% | 26.42% | -6.05% | 15.55% | 11.45% | 0.08% | -12.38% | 7.03% | 21.65% | 18.65% |
| Category Average | 6.53% | 28.88% | -11.86% | 15.06% | 17.52% | -3.30% | -17.32% | 8.68% | 12.46% | 28.25% |
| Quartile Ranking | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Category Rank | 1/ 137 | 149/ 153 | 2/ 165 | 164/ 200 | 213/ 216 | 8/ 220 | 6/ 239 | 103/ 254 | 3/ 264 | 215/ 283 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
27.38% (2016)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-8.53% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| International Equity | 99.32 |
| Income Trust Units | 0.59 |
| US Equity | 0.10 |
| Other | -0.01 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Technology | 27.97 |
| Financial Services | 27.41 |
| Energy | 12.42 |
| Basic Materials | 10.03 |
| Consumer Goods | 4.47 |
| Other | 17.70 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Asia | 76.92 |
| Latin America | 14.54 |
| Africa and Middle East | 6.41 |
| Europe | 1.49 |
| North America | 0.10 |
| Other | 0.54 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufactrg Co Ltd | 5.93 |
| Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras - Pfd | 4.52 |
| Alibaba Group Holding Ltd | 3.14 |
| China Construction Bank Corp Cl H | 2.68 |
| Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd | 2.65 |
| Tencent Holdings Ltd | 2.30 |
| Ind and Commercial Bank of China Ltd Cl H | 2.06 |
| MediaTek Inc | 2.06 |
| Vale SA | 1.97 |
| Bank of China Ltd Cl H | 1.63 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
iShares Emerging Markets Fundamental Index ETF
Median
Other - Emerging Markets Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 10.65% | 13.09% | 13.46% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.83% | 0.94% | 0.94% |
| Alpha | 0.06% | 0.04% | 0.01% |
| Rsquared | 0.79% | 0.84% | 0.82% |
| Sharpe | 1.76% | 0.72% | 0.62% |
| Sortino | 3.71% | 1.26% | 0.85% |
| Treynor | 0.23% | 0.10% | 0.09% |
| Tax Efficiency | 93.60% | 88.46% | 86.89% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 11.45% | 10.65% | 13.09% | 13.46% |
| Beta | 0.66% | 0.83% | 0.94% | 0.94% |
| Alpha | 0.10% | 0.06% | 0.04% | 0.01% |
| Rsquared | 0.68% | 0.79% | 0.84% | 0.82% |
| Sharpe | 1.52% | 1.76% | 0.72% | 0.62% |
| Sortino | 2.54% | 3.71% | 1.26% | 0.85% |
| Treynor | 0.26% | 0.23% | 0.10% | 0.09% |
| Tax Efficiency | 94.25% | 93.60% | 88.46% | 86.89% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | April 07, 2009 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Exchange Traded Fund |
| Share Class | Do-It-Yourself |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Semi Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | $118 |
| 52 Week High | $57.81 |
| 52 Week Low | $48.12 |
| Annual Dividend | $1.43 |
| Annual Yield | - |
| Index | FTSE RAFI Emerging Markets Index |
| Shares Outstanding | - |
| Registered Plan Eligible | Yes |
ETF Characteristics
| Exposure | 1x performance |
|---|---|
| Asset Class High | - |
| Asset Class Medium | - |
| Asset Class Low | - |
| Leveraged | - |
| Inverse | - |
| Advisor Series | - |
| Covered Call Strategy | No |
Investment Objectives
CWO has been designed to provide investors with exposure to the return and performance of an index selected at the discretion of BlackRock Canada measuring the investment returns of securities issued by companies domiciled or operating primarily in emerging market countries, net of expenses. CWO currently seeks to replicate the performance of the FTSE RAFI Emerging Markets Index.
Investment Strategy
CWO's current principal investment strategy is to employ a Sampling Strategy. In addition to or as an alternative to this strategy, CWO may invest by employing a Replicating Strategy, by investing in one or more iShares ETFs and/or through the use of derivatives. More information on these investment strategies and additional investment strategies that may be used by BlackRock Canada and/or BTC in managing this iShares Fund can be found under the heading Investment Strategies .
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A.
|
Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
State Street Trust Company Canada |
| Registrar |
State Street Trust Company Canada |
| Distributor |
- |
Fees
| MER | 0.73% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 0.65% |
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