Consolidated Returns as of 31 March 2024
Holding the iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) ETF, how long should you stay invested to have high probability to obtain a positive return?
Considering all the available data source (~39 years), the longest period with a negative return lasted 374 months (from February 1989 to March 2020).
This means that every rolling period of 375 months or above has always granted a positive return.
To obtain comprehensive information, please consult the iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) ETF: Historical Returns page.
Previous vs subsequent Returns
Considering all 10-year rolling periods, is there a relationship between past and future returns, at a given date?
In the following chart, we show how past returns (x-axis) and subsequent returns (y-axis) are related.
Neighboring data is aggregated and occurrences are indicated. It is possible to zoom by clicking or drawing the desired area
The annualized return of the last 10 years has been 6.32% (updated at Mar 31, 2024).
Rolling Returns
A rolling return is a measure of investment performance that calculates the return of an investment over a set period of time, with the starting date rolling forward. This approach can provide a more accurate representation of the investment's historical performance and helps investors to evaluate the investment's consistency over time.
Annualized Rolling Returns - 1 Year (12 months)
Median | Best | Worst | Negative Periods | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Annualized Rolling Return | +5.17% |
+76.80%
Aug 1985 - Jul 1986 |
-40.40%
Mar 2008 - Feb 2009 |
40.22%
185 out of 460 |
US Inflation Adjusted | +2.64% |
+73.89%
Aug 1985 - Jul 1986 |
-40.41%
Mar 2008 - Feb 2009 |
44.57%
205 out of 460 |
Annualized Rolling Returns - 2 Years (24 months)
Median | Best | Worst | Negative Periods | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Annualized Rolling Return | +2.99% |
+50.06%
Sep 1985 - Aug 1987 |
-29.00%
Feb 2000 - Jan 2002 |
41.52%
186 out of 448 |
US Inflation Adjusted | +1.01% |
+46.17%
May 1985 - Apr 1987 |
-30.70%
Feb 2000 - Jan 2002 |
47.54%
213 out of 448 |
Annualized Rolling Returns - 3 Years (36 months)
Median | Best | Worst | Negative Periods | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Annualized Rolling Return | +3.35% |
+42.38%
May 1985 - Apr 1988 |
-24.82%
Apr 2000 - Mar 2003 |
33.94%
148 out of 436 |
US Inflation Adjusted | +0.79% |
+38.13%
May 1985 - Apr 1988 |
-26.62%
Apr 2000 - Mar 2003 |
46.33%
202 out of 436 |
Annualized Rolling Returns - 4 Years (48 months)
Median | Best | Worst | Negative Periods | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Annualized Rolling Return | +2.97% |
+36.81%
Feb 1985 - Jan 1989 |
-14.70%
Sep 1994 - Aug 1998 |
38.68%
164 out of 424 |
US Inflation Adjusted | -0.17% |
+32.20%
Feb 1985 - Jan 1989 |
-17.67%
Feb 1989 - Jan 1993 |
50.71%
215 out of 424 |
Annualized Rolling Returns - 5 Years (60 months)
Median | Best | Worst | Negative Periods | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Annualized Rolling Return | +1.32% |
+26.96%
Feb 1985 - Jan 1990 |
-11.19%
Sep 1993 - Aug 1998 |
42.72%
176 out of 412 |
US Inflation Adjusted | -1.47% |
+22.29%
Feb 1985 - Jan 1990 |
-13.31%
Sep 1993 - Aug 1998 |
55.34%
228 out of 412 |
Annualized Rolling Returns - 6 Years (72 months)
Median | Best | Worst | Negative Periods | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Annualized Rolling Return | +1.68% |
+20.30%
Mar 1985 - Feb 1991 |
-9.25%
Jun 1997 - May 2003 |
34.75%
139 out of 400 |
US Inflation Adjusted | -1.18% |
+15.63%
Mar 1985 - Feb 1991 |
-11.26%
Jun 1997 - May 2003 |
58.50%
234 out of 400 |
Annualized Rolling Returns - 7 Years (84 months)
Median | Best | Worst | Negative Periods | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Annualized Rolling Return | +2.37% |
+15.58%
Feb 1985 - Jan 1992 |
-9.30%
May 1996 - Apr 2003 |
34.54%
134 out of 388 |
US Inflation Adjusted | -0.32% |
+11.23%
Feb 1985 - Jan 1992 |
-11.35%
May 1996 - Apr 2003 |
51.80%
201 out of 388 |
Annualized Rolling Returns - 8 Years (96 months)
Median | Best | Worst | Negative Periods | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Annualized Rolling Return | +1.68% |
+12.88%
Aug 1985 - Jul 1993 |
-8.17%
Nov 1994 - Oct 2002 |
38.03%
143 out of 376 |
US Inflation Adjusted | -0.77% |
+8.80%
Aug 1985 - Jul 1993 |
-10.35%
Nov 1994 - Oct 2002 |
53.99%
203 out of 376 |
Annualized Rolling Returns - 9 Years (108 months)
Median | Best | Worst | Negative Periods | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Annualized Rolling Return | +1.86% |
+13.29%
Mar 1985 - Feb 1994 |
-7.99%
May 1994 - Apr 2003 |
34.07%
124 out of 364 |
US Inflation Adjusted | -0.80% |
+9.31%
Mar 1985 - Feb 1994 |
-10.70%
Oct 1989 - Sep 1998 |
57.14%
208 out of 364 |
Annualized Rolling Returns - 10 Years (120 months)
Median | Best | Worst | Negative Periods | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Annualized Rolling Return | +1.96% |
+11.15%
Jan 1985 - Dec 1994 |
-6.04%
May 1993 - Apr 2003 |
32.95%
116 out of 352 |
US Inflation Adjusted | -0.59% |
+7.30%
Jan 1985 - Dec 1994 |
-8.50%
Sep 1988 - Aug 1998 |
56.82%
200 out of 352 |
Annualized Rolling Returns - 11 Years (132 months)
Median | Best | Worst | Negative Periods | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Annualized Rolling Return | +1.62% |
+9.27%
May 1985 - Apr 1996 |
-5.66%
Nov 1991 - Oct 2002 |
33.53%
114 out of 340 |
US Inflation Adjusted | -0.73% |
+5.58%
May 1985 - Apr 1996 |
-8.01%
Nov 1991 - Oct 2002 |
60.29%
205 out of 340 |
Annualized Rolling Returns - 12 Years (144 months)
Median | Best | Worst | Negative Periods | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Annualized Rolling Return | +1.44% |
+8.92%
Mar 2009 - Feb 2021 |
-5.96%
May 1991 - Apr 2003 |
28.35%
93 out of 328 |
US Inflation Adjusted | -0.83% |
+6.99%
Mar 2009 - Feb 2021 |
-8.32%
May 1991 - Apr 2003 |
59.76%
196 out of 328 |
Annualized Rolling Returns - 13 Years (156 months)
Median | Best | Worst | Negative Periods | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Annualized Rolling Return | +1.49% |
+7.71%
Mar 2009 - Feb 2022 |
-5.73%
Feb 1989 - Jan 2002 |
28.80%
91 out of 316 |
US Inflation Adjusted | -0.85% |
+5.32%
Mar 2009 - Feb 2022 |
-8.46%
Feb 1989 - Jan 2002 |
59.49%
188 out of 316 |
Annualized Rolling Returns - 14 Years (168 months)
Median | Best | Worst | Negative Periods | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Annualized Rolling Return | +1.39% |
+7.05%
Jan 1986 - Dec 1999 |
-5.89%
May 1989 - Apr 2003 |
34.21%
104 out of 304 |
US Inflation Adjusted | -1.10% |
+4.24%
May 2003 - Apr 2017 |
-8.53%
May 1989 - Apr 2003 |
57.89%
176 out of 304 |
Annualized Rolling Returns - 15 Years (180 months)
Median | Best | Worst | Negative Periods | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Annualized Rolling Return | +1.19% |
+8.46%
Jan 1985 - Dec 1999 |
-4.99%
May 1988 - Apr 2003 |
33.90%
99 out of 292 |
US Inflation Adjusted | -1.16% |
+5.12%
Jan 1985 - Dec 1999 |
-7.78%
May 1988 - Apr 2003 |
63.36%
185 out of 292 |
Annualized Rolling Returns - 16 Years (192 months)
Median | Best | Worst | Negative Periods | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Annualized Rolling Return | +1.04% |
+6.23%
Feb 2002 - Jan 2018 |
-3.19%
May 1987 - Apr 2003 |
34.29%
96 out of 280 |
US Inflation Adjusted | -1.46% |
+4.03%
May 2003 - Apr 2019 |
-6.09%
May 1987 - Apr 2003 |
70.36%
197 out of 280 |
Annualized Rolling Returns - 17 Years (204 months)
Median | Best | Worst | Negative Periods | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Annualized Rolling Return | +0.92% |
+5.88%
Feb 2003 - Jan 2020 |
-2.30%
Mar 1992 - Feb 2009 |
30.60%
82 out of 268 |
US Inflation Adjusted | -1.59% |
+3.72%
Feb 2003 - Jan 2020 |
-4.73%
Mar 1992 - Feb 2009 |
70.90%
190 out of 268 |
Annualized Rolling Returns - 18 Years (216 months)
Median | Best | Worst | Negative Periods | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Annualized Rolling Return | +1.25% |
+6.90%
Apr 2003 - Mar 2021 |
-3.03%
Mar 1991 - Feb 2009 |
25.00%
64 out of 256 |
US Inflation Adjusted | -1.18% |
+4.75%
Apr 2003 - Mar 2021 |
-5.45%
Mar 1991 - Feb 2009 |
70.31%
180 out of 256 |
Annualized Rolling Returns - 19 Years (228 months)
Median | Best | Worst | Negative Periods | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Annualized Rolling Return | +1.16% |
+6.18%
Nov 2002 - Oct 2021 |
-2.93%
Mar 1990 - Feb 2009 |
23.77%
58 out of 244 |
US Inflation Adjusted | -1.20% |
+3.84%
Nov 2002 - Oct 2021 |
-5.49%
Mar 1990 - Feb 2009 |
65.57%
160 out of 244 |
Annualized Rolling Returns - 20 Years (240 months)
Median | Best | Worst | Negative Periods | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Annualized Rolling Return | +1.40% |
+5.59%
May 2003 - Apr 2023 |
-3.39%
Mar 1989 - Feb 2009 |
25.00%
58 out of 232 |
US Inflation Adjusted | -0.96% |
+3.00%
Feb 2002 - Jan 2022 |
-6.06%
Mar 1989 - Feb 2009 |
65.95%
153 out of 232 |
To obtain comprehensive information, please consult the iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) ETF: Historical Returns page.