- ISIN
- US4642882249
- CUSIP
- 464288224
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Jun 24, 2008
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Alternative Energy Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- S&P Global Clean Energy Index
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $3B
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Performance
ICLN Performance Chart
iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN) is up 28.8% since the beginning of the year. ICLN is currently trading at $21 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ICLN shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,006.
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Returns By Period
iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN) has returned 28.77% so far this year and 67.89% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ICLN has returned 11.22% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.54% annually.
iShares Global Clean Energy ETF
- 1D
- 3.03%
- 1M
- -1.69%
- YTD
- 28.77%
- 6M
- 28.69%
- 1Y
- 67.89%
- 3Y*
- 5.57%
- 5Y*
- 0.12%
- 10Y*
- 11.22%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -0.17%
- YTD
- 8.39%
- 6M
- 8.57%
- 1Y
- 24.06%
- 3Y*
- 18.94%
- 5Y*
- 12.24%
- 10Y*
- 13.54%
ICLN Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 25, 2008, ICLN's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.17%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 34.0 years.
Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +20.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -39.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, ICLN closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +17.4%, while the worst single day was Nov 12, 2008 at -15.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10.47% | 0.39% | 0.38% | 13.56% | 13.48% | -10.24% | 28.77% | ||||||
| 2025 | -0.09% | -2.29% | 2.79% | 3.06% | 7.65% | 4.57% | 2.29% | 7.31% | 7.57% | 11.76% | -1.79% | -2.54% | 47.05% |
| 2024 | -11.30% | 0.72% | 0.50% | -5.36% | 13.15% | -10.44% | 6.23% | 0.99% | 2.80% | -10.82% | -5.42% | -7.26% | -25.72% |
| 2023 | 4.48% | -7.43% | 3.02% | -5.41% | -1.98% | 1.00% | -0.65% | -12.04% | -9.08% | -11.01% | 9.22% | 10.45% | -20.41% |
| 2022 | -11.43% | 10.45% | 3.91% | -12.45% | 5.52% | -3.52% | 17.01% | -0.49% | -13.93% | -1.05% | 12.02% | -6.03% | -5.43% |
| 2021 | 5.52% | -13.26% | -6.00% | -4.36% | -1.38% | 2.93% | -3.20% | 2.73% | -7.20% | 16.72% | -7.04% | -9.36% | -24.18% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares Global Clean Energy ETF has an annualized alpha of -10.59%, beta of 1.16, and R2 of 0.50 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 25, 2008.
- This ETF participated in 142.90% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 91.22% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This ETF had an annualized alpha of -10.59% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- -10.59%
- Beta
- 1.16
- R²
- 0.50
- Upside Capture
- 91.22%
- Downside Capture
- 142.90%
Expense Ratio
ICLN has an expense ratio of 0.39%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ICLN ranks 75 for risk / return — better than 75% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN) 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.
| ICLN | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.49 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.38 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.38 | 1.35 | +0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.17 | 2.66 | +1.51 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.77 | 11.86 | +2.91 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares Global Clean Energy ETF provided a 0.87% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.18 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.18 | $0.27 | $0.21 | $0.25 | $0.18 | $0.25 | $0.10 | $0.16 | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.31 | $0.23 |
Dividend yield | 0.87% | 1.63% | 1.85% | 1.59% | 0.89% | 1.18% | 0.34% | 1.36% | 2.77% | 2.49% | 3.88% | 2.36% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares Global Clean Energy 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 | $0.06 | $0.06 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.27 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.21 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.25 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.18 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.25 |
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 Global Clean Energy 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 Clean Energy ETF was 87.15%, occurring on Jul 25, 2012. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current iShares Global Clean Energy ETF drawdown is 42.39%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2012 bear market2012 | -87.15%Jul 2012 | 4y 1mo | — | 17y 12moJun 2008 - now |
Drawdown Indicators
| ICLN | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -87.15% | -56.78% | -30.37% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -16.38% | -9.10% | -7.28% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -43.18% | -18.90% | -24.28% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -57.16% | -25.43% | -31.73% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -66.75% | -33.92% | -32.83% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -42.39% | -2.49% | -39.90% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -66.54% | -10.72% | -55.82% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.61% | 2.03% | +2.58% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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