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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares U.S. Dividend and Buyback 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 U.S. Dividend and Buyback ETF (DIVB) has returned 2.14% so far this year and 14.11% over the past 12 months.
iShares U.S. Dividend and Buyback ETF
- 1D
- 1.47%
- 1M
- -3.90%
- YTD
- 2.14%
- 6M
- 4.65%
- 1Y
- 14.11%
- 3Y*
- 16.30%
- 5Y*
- 10.45%
- 10Y*
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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 9, 2017, DIVB's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.09%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.3 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +14.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -14.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, DIVB closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.74% | 2.45% | -3.90% | 2.14% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 4.54% | 1.80% | -3.19% | -4.25% | 4.39% | 4.37% | -0.38% | 4.01% | 0.87% | -0.50% | 1.56% | 1.39% | 15.09% |
| 2024 | 0.34% | 3.13% | 5.35% | -4.29% | 3.66% | 0.84% | 5.56% | 2.83% | 1.66% | -0.54% | 5.73% | -6.29% | 18.59% |
| 2023 | 4.61% | -3.34% | -0.72% | 0.51% | -3.65% | 6.56% | 4.47% | -2.13% | -3.83% | -3.01% | 7.16% | 6.99% | 13.27% |
| 2022 | -1.75% | -2.76% | 2.56% | -6.23% | 1.79% | -8.58% | 6.73% | -3.31% | -9.15% | 9.85% | 6.73% | -4.79% | -10.51% |
| 2021 | -0.42% | 5.60% | 6.41% | 3.95% | 1.90% | 0.82% | 1.71% | 2.58% | -3.98% | 5.54% | -2.08% | 6.11% | 31.29% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares U.S. Dividend and Buyback ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.07%, beta of 0.88, and R² of 0.84 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 10, 2017.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.07% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.88 and R² of 0.84, 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
- 2.07%
- Beta
- 0.88
- R²
- 0.84
- Upside Capture
- 99.88%
- Downside Capture
- 97.32%
Expense Ratio
DIVB has an expense ratio of 0.25%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DIVB ranks 48 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares U.S. Dividend and Buyback ETF (DIVB) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| DIVB | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.89 | 0.90 | -0.01 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.28 | 1.39 | -0.10 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.19 | 1.21 | -0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.23 | 1.40 | -0.17 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.30 | 6.61 | -1.30 |
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 DIVB 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 U.S. Dividend and Buyback ETF provided a 2.51% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.36 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.36 | $1.33 | $1.24 | $1.31 | $0.76 | $0.70 | $0.69 | $0.64 | $0.60 | $0.10 |
Dividend yield | 2.51% | 2.50% | 2.61% | 3.18% | 2.02% | 1.63% | 2.08% | 2.07% | 2.52% | 0.37% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares U.S. Dividend and Buyback 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 | $0.34 | $0.34 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $1.33 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $1.24 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $1.31 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.76 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.70 |
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 U.S. Dividend and Buyback 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 U.S. Dividend and Buyback ETF was 36.93%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 166 trading sessions.
The current iShares U.S. Dividend and Buyback ETF drawdown is 4.96%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -36.93% | Feb 18, 2020 | 25 | Mar 23, 2020 | 166 | Nov 16, 2020 | 191 |
| -21.08% | Jan 13, 2022 | 180 | Sep 30, 2022 | 310 | Dec 26, 2023 | 490 |
| -19.21% | Sep 24, 2018 | 64 | Dec 24, 2018 | 77 | Apr 16, 2019 | 141 |
| -15.45% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 55 | Jun 27, 2025 | 89 |
| -10.69% | Jan 29, 2018 | 44 | Apr 2, 2018 | 105 | Aug 29, 2018 | 149 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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