iShares Global Equity Factor ETF (GLOF)
The ETF offers access to global developed and emerging market large- and mid-cap stocks with a focus on investment factors such as value, quality, momentum, and low size, aiming to maximize exposure to historically outperforming market factors while managing market risk.
ETF Info
46434V316
Apr 28, 2005
1x
STOXX Global Equity Factor Index
Distributing
Large-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
GLOF has an expense ratio of 0.20%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares Global Equity Factor ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
iShares Global Equity Factor ETF had a return of 17.42% year-to-date (YTD) and 18.33% in the last 12 months.
GLOF
17.42%
-0.41%
3.59%
18.33%
9.39%
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
23.11%
-0.36%
7.02%
23.15%
12.80%
11.01%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of GLOF, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.71% | 4.30% | 2.86% | -3.25% | 4.72% | 2.25% | 1.19% | 2.40% | 1.93% | -2.62% | 3.63% | 17.42% | |
| 2023 | 6.87% | -3.38% | 2.55% | 1.40% | -1.12% | 6.03% | 3.52% | -2.48% | -3.79% | -2.52% | 9.31% | 5.05% | 22.38% |
| 2022 | -5.40% | -1.53% | 1.14% | -6.98% | 0.86% | -9.49% | 6.98% | -3.65% | -8.81% | 7.60% | 7.97% | -4.97% | -16.97% |
| 2021 | 0.82% | 3.29% | 4.06% | 3.02% | 2.24% | 0.05% | 0.41% | 1.82% | -5.27% | 2.90% | -1.39% | 5.76% | 18.67% |
| 2020 | -2.44% | -7.42% | -15.01% | 10.10% | 4.92% | 1.69% | 4.98% | 3.87% | -2.28% | -2.28% | 10.58% | 5.95% | 10.01% |
| 2019 | 9.70% | 2.07% | -0.07% | 2.06% | -6.98% | 7.35% | -0.56% | -2.56% | 2.21% | 2.35% | 3.15% | 3.33% | 23.20% |
| 2018 | 5.89% | -3.20% | -1.62% | -0.74% | 1.24% | -2.69% | 2.66% | 0.16% | -0.55% | -7.95% | 0.92% | -7.87% | -13.70% |
| 2017 | 3.94% | 1.68% | 1.65% | 1.41% | 3.07% | 1.82% | 2.34% | 0.93% | 2.80% | 3.07% | 2.44% | 1.31% | 29.86% |
| 2016 | -9.74% | 1.69% | 7.60% | 0.65% | -0.43% | -1.47% | 5.20% | 0.76% | 0.63% | -1.00% | 2.56% | -0.57% | 5.00% |
| 2015 | -0.40% | -1.67% | -1.83% | -4.47% | -3.38% | 7.13% | -0.04% | -1.57% | -6.46% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of GLOF is 67, indicating average performance compared to other ETFs on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Global Equity Factor ETF (GLOF) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares Global Equity Factor ETF provided a 2.59% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.12 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.12 | $0.95 | $0.80 | $0.75 | $0.58 | $0.75 | $0.53 | $0.60 | $0.47 | $0.22 |
Dividend yield | 2.59% | 2.51% | 2.53% | 1.90% | 1.73% | 2.41% | 2.03% | 1.94% | 1.94% | 0.92% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares Global Equity Factor 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $1.12 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.95 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.80 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.75 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.58 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.75 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.53 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.60 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.47 |
| 2015 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.22 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares Global Equity Factor 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 Global Equity Factor ETF was 34.12%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 163 trading sessions.
The current iShares Global Equity Factor ETF drawdown is 3.90%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -34.12% | Jan 21, 2020 | 44 | Mar 23, 2020 | 163 | Nov 11, 2020 | 207 |
| -25.15% | Jan 5, 2022 | 186 | Sep 30, 2022 | 306 | Dec 19, 2023 | 492 |
| -23.82% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 268 | Jan 17, 2020 | 497 |
| -19.94% | May 22, 2015 | 183 | Feb 11, 2016 | 230 | Jan 10, 2017 | 413 |
| -8.73% | Jul 17, 2024 | 14 | Aug 5, 2024 | 14 | Aug 23, 2024 | 28 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares Global Equity Factor ETF volatility is 3.09%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.