Growth of $10,000 in EEM
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF · iShares
A $10,000 investment compounding at EEM’s trailing 10-year annualized total return of 8.4% would reach $49,817 in 20 years. The table shows every combination of averaging period and horizon; returns include dividends and are net of the fund's 0.72% expense ratio. Past performance does not predict future results.
Projection table
| Horizon | At 3-year avg (20.3%) | At 5-year avg (7.3%) | At 10-year avg (8.4%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | $25,206 | $14,217 | $14,940 |
| 10 years | $63,536 | $20,211 | $22,320 |
| 15 years | $160,150 | $28,734 | $33,345 |
| 20 years | $403,677 | $40,849 | $49,817 |
| 25 years | $1,017,521 | $58,074 | $74,426 |
| 30 years | $2,564,790 | $82,561 | $111,191 |
Annualized total returns as of Aug 7, 2026, dividends reinvested. A constant rate is an illustration of compounding — real markets are far bumpier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What would $10,000 in EEM be worth in 10 years?
Compounding at its trailing 10-year annualized return of 8.4%, $10,000 in EEM would grow to about $22,320 in 10 years and $49,817 in 20 years. Real returns arrive unevenly, so treat this as an illustration of compounding, not a forecast.
What is EEM's average annual return?
As of Aug 7, 2026, EEM's annualized total returns were 20.3% over 3 years, 7.3% over 5 years, 8.4% over 10 years — dividends reinvested, net of its 0.72% expense ratio.