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iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF (IBLC)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

ISIN
US46436E3615
Issuer
iShares
Inception Date
Apr 25, 2022
Region
Global (Broad)
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
ICE FactSet Global Blockchain Technologies Index
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Cryptocurrency
Asset Class Size
Multi-Cap
Asset Class Style
Blend

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares Blockchain and Tech 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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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF (IBLC) has returned -10.68% so far this year and 57.18% over the past 12 months.


iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF

1D
6.56%
1M
-5.99%
YTD
-10.68%
6M
-29.99%
1Y
57.18%
3Y*
34.97%
5Y*
10Y*

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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 27, 2022, IBLC's average daily return is +0.14%, while the average monthly return is +2.88%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.0 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Jan 2023 with a return of +54.5%, while the worst month was Jun 2022 at -33.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, IBLC closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 6, 2024 with a return of +16.8%, while the worst single day was May 9, 2022 at -14.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20265.34%-9.80%-5.99%-10.68%
20254.45%-15.37%-18.32%8.11%15.97%26.96%7.69%5.25%24.45%11.23%-18.36%-13.70%27.05%
2024-20.80%27.23%6.62%-19.43%9.67%14.65%2.30%-13.18%4.83%6.90%37.57%-20.42%18.58%
202354.47%-3.44%10.62%3.44%6.75%8.73%22.34%-21.98%-13.09%-0.45%26.24%45.97%201.47%
2022-2.90%-18.82%-33.11%41.89%-3.36%-14.94%1.41%-17.38%-18.03%-57.76%

Benchmark Metrics

iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF has an annualized alpha of 4.35%, beta of 2.37, and R² of 0.40 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 28, 2022.

  • This ETF captured 374.48% of S&P 500 Index gains and 223.23% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • R² of 0.40 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
4.35%
Beta
2.37
0.40
Upside Capture
374.48%
Downside Capture
223.23%

Expense Ratio

IBLC has an expense ratio of 0.47%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

IBLC ranks 47 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.


IBLC Risk / Return Rank: 4747
Overall Rank
IBLC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5353
Sharpe Ratio Rank
IBLC Sortino Ratio Rank: 6262
Sortino Ratio Rank
IBLC Omega Ratio Rank: 4747
Omega Ratio Rank
IBLC Calmar Ratio Rank: 4444
Calmar Ratio Rank
IBLC Martin Ratio Rank: 3030
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF (IBLC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


IBLCBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.99

0.90

+0.09

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.62

1.39

+0.24

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.19

1.21

-0.02

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.18

1.40

-0.22

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

2.64

6.61

-3.97

Explore IBLC 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 Blockchain and Tech ETF provided a 7.06% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.58 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.


1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.50$2.00$2.502022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM2025202420232022
Dividend$2.58$2.58$0.55$0.52$0.08

Dividend yield

7.06%6.31%1.60%1.79%0.84%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$2.56$2.58
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.47$0.55
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.19$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.33$0.52
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.08

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 Blockchain and Tech 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 Blockchain and Tech ETF was 62.54%, occurring on Dec 28, 2022. Recovery took 134 trading sessions.

The current iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF drawdown is 41.28%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-62.54%May 5, 2022164Dec 28, 2022134Jul 13, 2023298
-51.68%Dec 9, 202482Apr 8, 2025105Sep 9, 2025187
-44.94%Oct 16, 202577Feb 5, 2026
-39.48%Jul 14, 202357Oct 3, 202347Dec 8, 2023104
-38.08%Dec 28, 202318Jan 24, 2024118Jul 15, 2024136

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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