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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares USD Green Bond ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
iShares USD Green Bond ETF (BGRN) has returned -0.27% so far this year and 4.57% over the past 12 months.
iShares USD Green Bond ETF
- 1D
- 0.51%
- 1M
- -1.53%
- YTD
- -0.27%
- 6M
- 0.73%
- 1Y
- 4.57%
- 3Y*
- 4.37%
- 5Y*
- 0.31%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 27, 2018, BGRN's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.19%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 30.4 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +4.0%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -4.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, BGRN closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 10, 2022 with a return of +2.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -1.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.26% | 1.01% | -1.53% | -0.27% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 0.60% | 1.60% | 0.10% | 0.15% | 0.17% | 1.42% | 0.08% | 0.99% | 0.95% | 0.51% | 0.52% | -0.02% | 7.27% |
| 2024 | -0.23% | -0.69% | 0.84% | -1.75% | 1.52% | 0.51% | 2.03% | 1.51% | 1.31% | -1.92% | 1.09% | -1.37% | 2.77% |
| 2023 | 2.91% | -2.20% | 2.35% | 0.86% | -1.11% | -0.06% | 0.30% | -0.69% | -1.76% | -1.25% | 3.96% | 3.25% | 6.50% |
| 2022 | -1.83% | -2.16% | -2.94% | -4.00% | 1.02% | -1.89% | 2.63% | -2.82% | -3.69% | -1.39% | 3.68% | -0.22% | -13.06% |
| 2021 | -0.60% | -1.83% | -0.41% | -0.25% | -0.14% | 0.52% | 1.86% | -0.39% | -1.21% | -0.36% | 0.86% | -0.84% | -2.80% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares USD Green Bond ETF has an annualized alpha of 1.68%, beta of 0.05, and R² of 0.03 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 28, 2018.
- This ETF participated in 20.31% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 13.99% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.05 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.03 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R² of 0.03 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 1.68%
- Beta
- 0.05
- R²
- 0.03
- Upside Capture
- 13.99%
- Downside Capture
- 20.31%
Expense Ratio
BGRN has an expense ratio of 0.20%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BGRN ranks 71 for risk / return — better than 71% of ETFs 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 USD Green Bond ETF (BGRN) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| BGRN | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.30 | 0.90 | +0.40 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.86 | 1.39 | +0.47 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.24 | 1.21 | +0.03 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.20 | 1.40 | +0.80 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.69 | 6.61 | +1.08 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Explore BGRN risk-adjusted metrics in detail
Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares USD Green Bond ETF provided a 4.26% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.02 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.02 | $2.02 | $1.90 | $1.66 | $1.22 | $0.42 | $1.02 | $1.96 | $0.11 |
Dividend yield | 4.26% | 4.21% | 4.07% | 3.52% | 2.66% | 0.78% | 1.82% | 3.66% | 0.21% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares USD Green Bond ETF. 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 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.34 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.34 | $2.02 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.16 | $0.15 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.33 | $1.90 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.15 | $0.30 | $1.66 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.16 | $0.12 | $0.11 | $0.12 | $0.10 | $0.12 | $0.13 | $0.27 | $1.22 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.42 |
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 USD Green Bond 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 USD Green Bond ETF was 19.16%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 831 trading sessions.
The current iShares USD Green Bond ETF drawdown is 1.53%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -19.16% | Dec 14, 2020 | 467 | Oct 20, 2022 | 831 | Feb 13, 2026 | 1298 |
| -6.56% | Mar 10, 2020 | 7 | Mar 18, 2020 | 86 | Jul 21, 2020 | 93 |
| -2.23% | Mar 2, 2026 | 20 | Mar 27, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -2.22% | Aug 29, 2019 | 53 | Nov 12, 2019 | 53 | Jan 30, 2020 | 106 |
| -0.93% | Aug 11, 2020 | 13 | Aug 27, 2020 | 16 | Sep 21, 2020 | 29 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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