- ISIN
- US0919362378
- CUSIP
- 091936237
- Issuer
- BlackRock
- Inception Date
- Aug 13, 2015
- Category
- Small Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
BSMIX Performance Chart
iShares Russell Small/Mid-Cap Index Fund (BSMIX) is up 20.9% since the beginning of the year. BSMIX is currently trading at $22 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BSMIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,509.
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Returns By Period
iShares Russell Small/Mid-Cap Index Fund (BSMIX) has returned 20.93% so far this year and 38.69% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BSMIX has returned 12.00% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
iShares Russell Small/Mid-Cap Index Fund
- 1D
- 1.80%
- 1M
- 4.00%
- YTD
- 20.93%
- 6M
- 17.90%
- 1Y
- 38.69%
- 3Y*
- 18.20%
- 5Y*
- 8.58%
- 10Y*
- 12.00%
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%
BSMIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 4, 2016, BSMIX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.11%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.2 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +16.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -21.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, BSMIX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -14.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.98% | 2.50% | -5.18% | 11.12% | 4.35% | 2.22% | 20.93% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.51% | -4.71% | -6.27% | -1.99% | 5.92% | 4.59% | 1.95% | 5.26% | 1.61% | 0.70% | 1.47% | 0.07% | 11.92% |
| 2024 | -2.55% | 5.43% | 4.13% | -6.72% | 4.13% | -1.45% | 7.44% | -0.24% | 1.43% | -0.90% | 9.83% | -7.56% | 12.04% |
| 2023 | 9.95% | -2.33% | -3.72% | -1.29% | -1.78% | 8.52% | 4.95% | -3.98% | -5.59% | -6.01% | 8.98% | 10.49% | 17.15% |
| 2022 | -8.33% | 1.09% | 1.58% | -8.48% | 0.34% | -9.57% | 10.30% | -2.60% | -9.54% | 9.57% | 4.19% | -5.91% | -18.39% |
| 2021 | 2.51% | 6.44% | 1.63% | 3.97% | 0.23% | 1.14% | -1.71% | 2.25% | -3.16% | 4.91% | -4.18% | 3.18% | 18.00% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares Russell Small/Mid-Cap Index Fund has an annualized alpha of -1.30%, beta of 1.07, and R2 of 0.80 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 04, 2016.
- This fund participated in 110.94% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 105.14% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 1.07 and R2 of 0.80, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -1.30%
- Beta
- 1.07
- R²
- 0.80
- Upside Capture
- 105.14%
- Downside Capture
- 110.94%
Expense Ratio
BSMIX has an expense ratio of 0.12%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BSMIX ranks 72 for risk / return — better than 72% 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 Russell Small/Mid-Cap Index Fund (BSMIX) 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.
| BSMIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.15 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.27 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.37 | 0.00 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.14 | 2.78 | +1.35 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 15.63 | 12.44 | +3.19 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares Russell Small/Mid-Cap Index Fund provided a 2.39% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.53 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.53 | $0.53 | $0.34 | $0.21 | $0.66 | $0.81 | $0.67 | $0.37 | $0.46 | $0.35 | $0.16 |
Dividend yield | 2.39% | 2.90% | 2.04% | 1.37% | 4.94% | 4.77% | 4.42% | 2.83% | 4.33% | 2.83% | 1.45% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares Russell Small/Mid-Cap Index Fund. 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 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.53 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.34 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.21 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.66 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.81 |
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 Russell Small/Mid-Cap Index Fund. 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 Russell Small/Mid-Cap Index Fund was 41.32%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 159 trading sessions.
The current iShares Russell Small/Mid-Cap Index Fund drawdown is 0.14%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -41.32%Mar 2020 | 1mo 1d | 7mo 17d | 8mo 18dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -28.33%Sep 2022 | 10mo 21d | 1y 9mo | 2y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -25.49%Apr 2025 | 4mo 13d | 5mo | 9mo 13dNov 2024 - Sep 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -24.91%Dec 2018 | 3mo 21d | 11mo 7d | 1y 2moSep 2018 - Nov 2019 |
2016 correction2016 | -13.12%Feb 2016 | 1mo 6d | 1mo 5d | 2mo 11dJan 2016 - Mar 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BSMIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -41.32% | -56.78% | +15.46% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.39% | -9.10% | -0.29% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -25.49% | -18.90% | -6.59% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -28.33% | -25.43% | -2.90% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -41.32% | -33.92% | -7.40% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.14% | -1.80% | +1.66% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.38% | -10.71% | +3.33% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.48% | 2.03% | +0.45% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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