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iShares Neuroscience and Healthcare ETF (IBRN)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

ISIN
US46436E3532
Issuer
iShares
Inception Date
Aug 24, 2022
Region
Global (Broad)
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
NYSE FactSet Global Neuro Biopharma and MedTech Index
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Equity
Asset Class Size
Small-Cap
Asset Class Style
Growth

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares Neuroscience and Healthcare 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 Neuroscience and Healthcare ETF (IBRN) has returned 1.98% so far this year and 48.96% over the past 12 months.


iShares Neuroscience and Healthcare ETF

1D
7.11%
1M
2.75%
YTD
1.98%
6M
24.24%
1Y
48.96%
3Y*
11.91%
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 Aug 26, 2022, IBRN's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.88%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.6 years.

Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Dec 2023 with a return of +22.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2025 at -9.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, IBRN closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 28, 2022 with a return of +7.6%, while the worst single day was May 6, 2025 at -6.4%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.85%-1.58%2.75%1.98%
20252.27%-4.50%-9.93%1.60%-3.25%-0.27%6.52%7.14%7.17%12.82%5.02%2.82%28.49%
2024-2.74%0.93%-0.70%-8.00%0.22%0.01%8.90%0.71%-3.23%6.90%1.36%-5.95%-2.78%
20233.56%-6.66%-5.09%3.77%-2.15%0.35%1.52%-6.55%-8.93%-7.78%10.87%22.21%0.92%
2022-1.51%2.51%1.92%5.45%-2.45%5.85%

Benchmark Metrics

iShares Neuroscience and Healthcare ETF has an annualized alpha of -2.60%, beta of 0.99, and R² of 0.40 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 29, 2022.

  • This ETF participated in 96.64% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 77.65% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • 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
-2.60%
Beta
0.99
0.40
Upside Capture
77.65%
Downside Capture
96.64%

Expense Ratio

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


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

IBRN ranks 82 for risk / return — in the top 82% 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.


IBRN Risk / Return Rank: 8282
Overall Rank
IBRN Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8383
Sharpe Ratio Rank
IBRN Sortino Ratio Rank: 8585
Sortino Ratio Rank
IBRN Omega Ratio Rank: 7474
Omega Ratio Rank
IBRN Calmar Ratio Rank: 8484
Calmar Ratio Rank
IBRN Martin Ratio Rank: 8383
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 Neuroscience and Healthcare ETF (IBRN) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


IBRNBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.68

0.90

+0.78

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.32

1.39

+0.94

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.29

1.21

+0.07

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.53

1.40

+1.14

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

9.59

6.61

+2.98

Explore IBRN risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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Dividends

Dividend History

iShares Neuroscience and Healthcare ETF provided a 0.97% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.32 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.


0.00%0.20%0.40%0.60%0.80%1.00%$0.00$0.05$0.10$0.15$0.20$0.25$0.30$0.35202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM202520242023
Dividend$0.32$0.32$0.10$0.01

Dividend yield

0.97%0.99%0.40%0.06%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares Neuroscience and Healthcare 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$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.32
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.10
2023$0.01$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.01$0.01

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 Neuroscience and Healthcare 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 Neuroscience and Healthcare ETF was 35.38%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 132 trading sessions.

The current iShares Neuroscience and Healthcare ETF drawdown is 1.72%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-35.38%Nov 12, 2024100Apr 8, 2025132Oct 16, 2025232
-30.32%Feb 3, 2023185Oct 27, 2023244Oct 17, 2024429
-9.3%Sep 13, 20229Sep 23, 20227Oct 4, 202216
-8.8%Jan 23, 202640Mar 20, 2026
-8.01%Oct 29, 20258Nov 7, 202511Nov 24, 202519

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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