# iShares J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF (LEMB)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/LEMB · data as of 2026-10-23 15:18 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, iShares J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF (LEMB), nexqual.com/LEMB" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 42.37 (-0.13% today) · US market open, as of October 23, 2026 at 15:18 UTC; quotes may be delayed. Prev close 42.42 · day 42.35–42.39 · 52w 40.35–43.46 · market cap null · PCX

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +5.1% vs S&P 500 +14.8%; 5Y +10.2% vs S&P 500 +77.6%.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +5.1% | +10.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.8% | +77.6% |
| Per year | +5.1% | +2.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 6.5% | 8.4% |
| Max drawdown | -6.0% (Feb 2026→Mar 2026) | -20.7% (Nov 2021→Oct 2022) |

## Peers
EBND (State Street SPDR Bloomberg Eme) USD 20.71 -0.12% · IGOV (iShares International Treasury ) USD 40.18 -0.09% · CEMB (iShares J.P. Morgan EM Corporat) USD 43.98 -0.08% · EMHY (iShares J.P. Morgan EM High Yie) USD 38.61 -0.12% · ISHG (iShares 1-3 Year International ) USD 74.15 +0.04%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/LEMB · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt

## Options: expected move (Cboe, 15-min delayed)

| Expiration | Days | ATM IV | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-20 | 28 | 26.6% | ±6.3% |
| 2026-12-18 | 56 | 14.3% | ±6.1% |