- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Nov 13, 2007
- Category
- Global Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- iShares Asia 50 Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
Share Price Chart
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Performance
IAA.AX Performance Chart
iShares Asia 50 ETF (AU) (IAA.AX) is up 35.1% since the beginning of the year. IAA.AX is currently trading at A$196 per share. Investors who bought A$1,000 worth of IAA.AX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth A$1,785.
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Returns By Period
iShares Asia 50 ETF (AU) (IAA.AX) has returned 35.14% so far this year and 61.40% over the past 12 months. Over the last decade, IAA.AX has posted an annualized return of 14.57%, slightly higher than the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 14.27%.
iShares Asia 50 ETF (AU)
- 1D
- -2.18%
- 1M
- -4.08%
- 6M
- 25.27%
- YTD
- 35.14%
- 1Y
- 61.40%
- 3Y*
- 31.17%
- 5Y*
- 12.29%
- 10Y*
- 14.57%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.12%
- 1M
- 1.38%
- 6M
- 4.49%
- YTD
- 5.58%
- 1Y
- 12.98%
- 3Y*
- 18.01%
- 5Y*
- 13.12%
- 10Y*
- 14.27%
IAA.AX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 10, 2008, IAA.AX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.92%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.3 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was May 2026 with a return of +19.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2018 at -11.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, IAA.AX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 17, 2022 with a return of +8.9%, while the worst single day was Nov 20, 2008 at -14.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10.09% | 3.71% | -11.41% | 15.00% | 18.96% | 4.99% | -6.98% | 35.14% | |||||
| 2025 | 4.10% | 2.47% | -4.70% | -2.68% | 6.79% | 8.10% | 4.04% | -0.34% | 9.88% | 7.97% | -3.52% | 0.62% | 36.38% |
| 2024 | -3.35% | 6.79% | 5.90% | 1.49% | 1.73% | 5.72% | 0.32% | -2.17% | 7.57% | 1.45% | -3.46% | 5.12% | 29.68% |
| 2023 | 7.94% | -4.31% | 5.19% | -4.17% | 0.68% | 1.44% | 5.58% | -5.07% | -3.37% | -1.89% | 1.97% | -1.07% | 1.92% |
| 2022 | 0.78% | -7.58% | -5.61% | -2.55% | 0.82% | -1.02% | -4.37% | 0.92% | -10.88% | -6.90% | 16.46% | 3.37% | -17.59% |
| 2021 | 8.76% | -2.52% | -0.81% | -0.17% | -0.94% | 3.19% | -7.30% | -0.59% | -2.84% | -1.92% | 0.81% | -0.29% | -5.27% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares Asia 50 ETF (AU) has an annualized alpha of 10.97%, beta of 0.08, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 10, 2008.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (54.82%) than losses (41.42%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.08 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 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 0.00 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
- 10.97%
- Beta
- 0.08
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 54.82%
- Downside Capture
- 41.42%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
IAA.AX ranks 83 for risk / return — in the top 83% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Asia 50 ETF (AU) (IAA.AX) 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.
| IAA.AX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.91 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.88 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.24 | +0.14 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.70 | 1.11 | +3.58 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.14 | 3.10 | +11.05 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares Asia 50 ETF (AU) provided a 1.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of A$1.96 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | A$1.96 | A$3.17 | A$0.49 | A$1.16 | A$2.88 | A$1.78 | A$1.34 | A$4.06 | A$0.39 | A$1.09 | A$1.14 |
Dividend yield | 1.00% | 2.16% | 0.44% | 1.36% | 3.40% | 1.68% | 1.18% | 4.31% | 0.48% | 1.28% | 1.78% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares Asia 50 ETF (AU). 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 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$1.96 | A$1.96 | |||||
| 2025 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$3.17 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$3.17 |
| 2024 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.49 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.49 |
| 2023 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$1.16 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$1.16 |
| 2022 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$1.11 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$1.78 | A$2.88 |
| 2021 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.93 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.86 | A$1.78 |
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 Asia 50 ETF (AU). 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 Asia 50 ETF (AU) was 44.90%, occurring on Oct 28, 2022. Recovery took 662 trading sessions.
The current iShares Asia 50 ETF (AU) drawdown is 8.78%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-44.90%Oct 2022 | 1y 8mo | 2y 7mo | 4y 3moFeb 2021 - Jun 2025 | Bear market2022 |
-26.70%Mar 2009 | 5mo 24d | 6mo 19d | 1y 8dSep 2008 - Sep 2009 | Financial crisis2007–2009 |
-25.59%Feb 2016 | 10mo 3d | 1y 1mo | 1y 11moApr 2015 - Mar 2017 | — |
-23.11%Sep 2011 | 8mo 8d | 1y 7mo | 2y 3moJan 2011 - May 2013 | — |
-16.75%Oct 2018 | 7mo 11d | 5mo 27d | 1y 1moMar 2018 - Apr 2019 | Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 |
Drawdown Indicators
| IAA.AX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -44.90% | -41.07% | -3.83% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.04% | -11.69% | -0.35% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -17.55% | -17.74% | +0.19% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -40.25% | -22.01% | -18.24% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -44.90% | -24.71% | -20.19% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.78% | -0.60% | -8.18% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.35% | -11.02% | +0.67% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.08% | 4.20% | -0.12% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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