- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- May 19, 2026
- Category
- Long-Short
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
Share Price Chart
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Performance
BFLX Performance Chart
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Returns By Period
iShares Flexible Equity Active ETF
- 1D
- 0.76%
- 1M
- -0.90%
- YTD
- —
- 6M
- —
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 1.18%
- 1M
- -1.84%
- YTD
- 8.69%
- 6M
- 7.74%
- 1Y
- 20.53%
- 3Y*
- 18.69%
- 5Y*
- 11.60%
- 10Y*
- 13.47%
BFLX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 20, 2026, BFLX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.18%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 32.1 years.
Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was May 2026 with a return of +1.3%, while the worst month was Jun 2026 at -0.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 1 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, BFLX closed higher 59% of trading days. The best single day was Jun 11, 2026 with a return of +2.1%, while the worst single day was Jun 5, 2026 at -2.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.27% | -0.90% | 0.36% |
Expense Ratio
BFLX has an expense ratio of 0.40%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Flexible Equity Active ETF (BFLX) 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.
| BFLX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | — | — | |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | — | — | |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | — | 1.30 | — |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | — | 2.27 | — |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | — | 9.90 | — |
Dividends
Dividend History
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 Flexible Equity Active ETF. 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 Flexible Equity Active ETF was 3.85%, occurring on Jun 10, 2026. Recovery took 3 trading sessions.
The current iShares Flexible Equity Active ETF drawdown is 2.39%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 pullback2026 | -3.85%Jun 2026 | 5d | 5d | 10dJun 2026 - Jun 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -3.12%Jun 2026 | 3d | — | 7d 17hJun 2026 - now |
2026 pullback2026 | -0.59%Jun 2026 | 1d | 1d | 2dJun 2026 - Jun 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -0.35%Jun 2026 | 0s | 1d | 1dJun 2026 - Jun 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -0.29%May 2026 | 0s | 5d | 5dMay 2026 - Jun 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BFLX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -3.85% | -56.78% | +52.93% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | — | -9.10% | — |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.39% | -2.23% | -0.16% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.04% | -10.71% | +9.67% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | — | 2.08% | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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