- ISIN
- US46436E3615
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Apr 25, 2022
- Region
- Global (Broad)
- Category
- Cryptocurrency
- 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
- Assets Under Management
- $103M
Share Price Chart
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Performance
IBLC Performance Chart
iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF (IBLC) is up 18.6% since the beginning of the year. IBLC is currently trading at $48 per share.
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Returns By Period
iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF (IBLC) has returned 18.55% so far this year and 55.11% over the past 12 months.
iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF
- 1D
- -9.50%
- 1M
- -8.70%
- YTD
- 18.55%
- 6M
- 3.74%
- 1Y
- 55.11%
- 3Y*
- 44.70%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -2.64%
- 1M
- 0.25%
- YTD
- 7.86%
- 6M
- 7.47%
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
IBLC Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 27, 2022, IBLC's average daily return is +0.16%, while the average monthly return is +3.37%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.7 years.
Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% 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 51% 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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.34% | -9.80% | -5.99% | 23.04% | 23.44% | -12.61% | 18.55% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.45% | -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% |
| 2023 | 54.47% | -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 -12.14%, beta of 3.10, and R2 of 0.47 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 28, 2022.
- This ETF captured 422.20% of S&P 500 Index gains and 319.09% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- R2 of 0.47 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
- -12.14%
- Beta
- 3.10
- R²
- 0.47
- Upside Capture
- 422.20%
- Downside Capture
- 319.09%
Expense Ratio
IBLC has an expense ratio of 0.47%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
IBLC ranks 27 for risk / return — below 27% of ETFs on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF (IBLC) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| IBLC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | — | — | |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | — | — | |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.19 | — | — |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.23 | — | — |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.44 | — | — |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF provided a 5.32% 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.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.58 | $2.58 | $0.55 | $0.52 | $0.08 |
Dividend yield | 5.32% | 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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $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 22.06%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -62.54%Dec 2022 | 7mo 27d | 6mo 17d | 1y 2moMay 2022 - Jul 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -51.68%Apr 2025 | 4mo | 5mo 4d | 9mo 4dDec 2024 - Sep 2025 |
2026 bear market2026 | -44.94%Feb 2026 | 3mo 22d | — | 7mo 23dOct 2025 - now |
2023 bear market2023 | -39.48%Oct 2023 | 2mo 21d | 2mo 6d | 4mo 27dJul 2023 - Dec 2023 |
2024 bear market2024 | -38.08%Jan 2024 | 27d | 5mo 23d | 6mo 20dDec 2023 - Jul 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| IBLC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -62.54% | -9.10% | -53.44% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -44.94% | — | — |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -51.68% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -22.06% | -2.97% | -19.09% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -25.88% | -1.13% | -24.75% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 22.62% | — | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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