- ISIN
- US4642866572
- CUSIP
- 464286657
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Nov 12, 2007
- Region
- Emerging Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Asia Pacific Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- MSCI BRIC Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $75M
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Performance
BKF Performance Chart
iShares MSCI BRIC ETF (BKF) is down 8.5% since the beginning of the year. BKF is currently trading at $40 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BKF shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $824.
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Returns By Period
iShares MSCI BRIC ETF (BKF) has returned -8.49% so far this year and 0.89% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BKF has returned 5.20% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
iShares MSCI BRIC ETF
- 1D
- 0.53%
- 1M
- -1.16%
- YTD
- -8.49%
- 6M
- -8.96%
- 1Y
- 0.89%
- 3Y*
- 7.84%
- 5Y*
- -3.80%
- 10Y*
- 5.20%
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%
BKF Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 20, 2007, BKF's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.23%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 25.1 years.
Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was May 2009 with a return of +26.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -26.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, BKF closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +20.6%, while the worst single day was Oct 15, 2008 at -14.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.44% | -2.74% | -6.83% | 4.20% | -4.56% | -0.88% | -8.49% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.74% | 3.55% | 4.10% | -1.64% | 1.89% | 4.14% | -0.31% | 4.37% | 4.85% | -0.69% | -0.26% | -1.13% | 22.30% |
| 2024 | -5.66% | 4.57% | 1.18% | 2.88% | 2.32% | 0.31% | 0.39% | 1.28% | 10.89% | -4.06% | -2.84% | -1.40% | 9.24% |
| 2023 | 8.23% | -9.22% | 2.93% | -1.53% | -4.50% | 5.52% | 8.66% | -7.43% | -2.30% | -3.29% | 5.03% | 1.10% | 1.27% |
| 2022 | 0.13% | -7.39% | -7.73% | -5.01% | 0.77% | 1.64% | -4.19% | 0.90% | -10.61% | -7.70% | 18.34% | -0.46% | -21.78% |
| 2021 | 4.57% | -0.01% | -3.45% | 0.63% | 2.20% | 1.19% | -9.84% | 1.36% | -3.54% | 1.00% | -4.52% | -1.30% | -11.87% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares MSCI BRIC ETF has an annualized alpha of -7.55%, beta of 1.09, and R2 of 0.59 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 20, 2007.
- This ETF participated in 110.15% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 70.99% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This ETF had an annualized alpha of -7.55% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.09 and R2 of 0.59, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -7.55%
- Beta
- 1.09
- R²
- 0.59
- Upside Capture
- 70.99%
- Downside Capture
- 110.15%
Expense Ratio
BKF has an expense ratio of 0.69%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BKF ranks 9 for risk / return — in the bottom 9% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI BRIC ETF (BKF) 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.
| BKF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.97 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.56 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.02 | 1.37 | -0.34 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.06 | 2.78 | -2.72 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.15 | 12.44 | -12.29 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares MSCI BRIC ETF provided a 1.59% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.63 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.63 | $0.78 | $0.86 | $0.58 | $0.70 | $1.31 | $0.53 | $0.75 | $0.88 | $0.67 | $0.58 | $0.92 |
Dividend yield | 1.59% | 1.79% | 2.37% | 1.68% | 2.04% | 2.93% | 1.02% | 1.66% | 2.33% | 1.51% | 1.82% | 3.15% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares MSCI BRIC 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.15 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.78 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.86 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.58 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.70 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.15 | $1.31 |
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 BRIC 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 MSCI BRIC ETF was 70.29%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 2310 trading sessions.
The current iShares MSCI BRIC ETF drawdown is 25.89%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -70.29%Nov 2008 | 11mo 19d | 9y 2mo | 10y 1moDec 2007 - Jan 2018 |
Bear market2022 | -49.20%Oct 2022 | 1y 8mo | — | 5y 4moFeb 2021 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -33.30%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 6mo 23d | 2y 8moJan 2018 - Oct 2020 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -5.86%Nov 2007 | 5d | 2d | 7dNov 2007 - Nov 2007 |
2021 pullback2021 | -5.08%Jan 2021 | 3d | 7d | 10dJan 2021 - Feb 2021 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BKF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -70.29% | -56.78% | -13.51% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.28% | -9.10% | -5.18% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -18.60% | -18.90% | +0.30% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -44.94% | -25.43% | -19.51% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -49.20% | -33.92% | -15.28% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -25.89% | -1.80% | -24.09% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -28.10% | -10.71% | -17.39% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.84% | 2.03% | +3.81% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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