Since ETFs were introduced in 1993, the investing world has endured numerous recessions and a number of groundbreaking events that forever shifted how assets are allocated. While some years have seen markets prosper, others have watched them slip into a tailspin, dragging down various economies with them. From the bursting of the internet bubble to the collapse of the housing market, ETFs have certainly seen their fair share of harsh times [for more ETF news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter]. We took a look back at the annual performance of every ETF to find some of the most notable losses in a single calendar year, and the results may surprise you. Below, we display every fund that lost more than 50% in a single year, note that we excluded leveraged/inverse products from the list. All returns have been rounded to the nearest whole number. 1997: Malaysia Gets Hit [...] Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts: 5 Best (And 5 Worst) ETF Performers Over The Last Year 3-Year Review: Best & Worst ETFs In Each Sector Homebuilders Battle For Inflows: ITB vs. XHB 3 Economic Charts Bears Love To Ignore Favorite ETF Positions For 5 Super Investors