- CUSIP
- 066923624
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Jun 30, 2011
- Category
- International Equity
- Index Tracked
- MSCI All Country World ex US Index (Net TR) (USD)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
BDOAX Performance Chart
iShares MSCI Total International Index Fund Class A (BDOAX) is up 16.2% since the beginning of the year. BDOAX is currently trading at $15 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BDOAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,533.
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Returns By Period
iShares MSCI Total International Index Fund Class A (BDOAX) has returned 16.18% so far this year and 34.41% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BDOAX has returned 9.52% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
iShares MSCI Total International Index Fund Class A
- 1D
- 1.54%
- 1M
- 3.64%
- YTD
- 16.18%
- 6M
- 16.92%
- 1Y
- 34.41%
- 3Y*
- 18.45%
- 5Y*
- 8.92%
- 10Y*
- 9.52%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
BDOAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 30, 2011, BDOAX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.57%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.2 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +13.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -15.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, BDOAX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.58% | 5.21% | -8.53% | 8.04% | 4.01% | 1.75% | 16.18% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.78% | 2.17% | 0.11% | 3.01% | 4.43% | 3.77% | -1.23% | 4.08% | 3.79% | 1.73% | 0.08% | 2.71% | 32.20% |
| 2024 | -1.67% | 3.30% | 3.02% | -2.41% | 4.02% | -0.74% | 2.52% | 2.76% | 2.33% | -4.80% | -0.40% | -2.55% | 5.02% |
| 2023 | 8.63% | -4.30% | 2.88% | 1.76% | -3.68% | 4.43% | 3.80% | -4.70% | -3.44% | -3.31% | 8.27% | 4.88% | 14.81% |
| 2022 | -2.58% | -3.41% | -0.58% | -6.32% | 1.63% | -8.45% | 3.31% | -4.35% | -10.00% | 3.49% | 13.86% | -2.44% | -16.63% |
| 2021 | 0.00% | 2.09% | 1.43% | 2.61% | 3.20% | -0.51% | -1.66% | 1.69% | -3.51% | 2.69% | -4.39% | 3.90% | 7.36% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares MSCI Total International Index Fund Class A has an annualized alpha of -3.56%, beta of 0.82, and R2 of 0.71 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 30, 2011.
- This fund participated in 98.68% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 72.87% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -3.56% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- -3.56%
- Beta
- 0.82
- R²
- 0.71
- Upside Capture
- 72.87%
- Downside Capture
- 98.68%
Expense Ratio
BDOAX has an expense ratio of 0.41%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BDOAX ranks 62 for risk / return — better than 62% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI Total International Index Fund Class A (BDOAX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| BDOAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.12 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.14 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.40 | 1.37 | +0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.95 | 2.78 | +0.17 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.41 | 12.44 | -1.03 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares MSCI Total International Index Fund Class A provided a 2.31% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.33 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.33 | $0.36 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.22 | $0.26 | $0.18 | $0.27 | $0.24 | $0.16 | $0.26 | $0.29 |
Dividend yield | 2.31% | 2.84% | 2.62% | 2.74% | 2.61% | 2.46% | 1.79% | 2.85% | 3.05% | 1.65% | 3.33% | 3.78% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares MSCI Total International Index Fund Class A. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.36 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.26 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.26 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.22 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.26 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares MSCI Total International Index Fund Class A. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the iShares MSCI Total International Index Fund Class A was 35.53%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 166 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -35.53%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 7mo 28d | 2y 9moJan 2018 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -30.54%Oct 2022 | 1y 3mo | 1y 9mo | 3y 26dJun 2021 - Jul 2024 |
2011 bear market2011 | -27.96%Oct 2011 | 3mo | 1y 7mo | 1y 10moJul 2011 - May 2013 |
2016 bear market2016 | -26.26%Feb 2016 | 1y 7mo | 1y 3mo | 2y 11moJul 2014 - Jun 2017 |
2025 selloff2025 | -13.54%Apr 2025 | 19d | 24d | 1mo 13dMar 2025 - May 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BDOAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -35.53% | -56.78% | +21.25% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.37% | -9.10% | -2.27% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.54% | -18.90% | +5.36% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -30.25% | -25.43% | -4.82% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -35.53% | -33.92% | -1.61% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.70% | -10.71% | +2.01% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.94% | 2.03% | +0.91% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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