iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN)
ICLN is a passive exchange-traded fund (ETF) managed by iShares, a subsidiary of BlackRock. The fund aims to track the investment results of the S&P Global Clean Energy Index, a broad-based index that includes companies across the globe involved in clean energy production, such as wind and solar power, biofuels, and energy storage. ICLN allows investors to gain exposure to a diversified portfolio of companies that operate in the growing clean energy sector.
The fund was launched on June 24, 2008, and has a 0.46% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US4642882249 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 464288224 |
| Issuer | iShares |
| Inception Date | Jun 24, 2008 |
| Region | Developed Markets (Broad) |
| Category | Alternative Energy Equities |
| Index Tracked | S&P Global Clean Energy Index |
| Home Page | www.ishares.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Multi-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
ICLN features an expense ratio of 0.46%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares Global Clean Energy ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
iShares Global Clean Energy ETF had a return of -9.95% year-to-date (YTD) and -24.18% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, iShares Global Clean Energy ETF had an annualized return of 3.82%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.58%, indicating that iShares Global Clean Energy ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | -9.95% | 13.20% |
| 1 month | 1.02% | -1.28% |
| 6 months | 0.15% | 10.32% |
| 1 year | -24.18% | 18.23% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 6.51% | 12.31% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 3.82% | 10.58% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of ICLN, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -11.30% | 0.72% | 0.50% | -5.36% | 13.15% | -10.44% | -9.95% | ||||||
| 2023 | 4.48% | -7.43% | 3.02% | -5.41% | -1.98% | 1.00% | -0.65% | -12.03% | -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% |
| 2020 | 3.15% | 3.63% | -23.97% | 12.67% | 10.78% | 5.49% | 15.02% | 19.03% | 7.88% | 5.79% | 20.30% | 20.23% | 141.82% |
| 2019 | 14.89% | 2.21% | 0.62% | 4.10% | -1.67% | 7.31% | 0.85% | 1.30% | 0.28% | -2.20% | 3.24% | 7.54% | 44.36% |
| 2018 | 2.68% | -2.19% | 1.71% | 3.47% | -1.42% | -8.85% | 4.35% | -4.28% | -1.38% | -5.70% | 10.85% | -6.98% | -9.03% |
| 2017 | 4.70% | 4.36% | -0.58% | -0.93% | 2.48% | 0.17% | 5.49% | 1.11% | -1.64% | 3.62% | -4.21% | 5.59% | 21.46% |
| 2016 | -11.59% | -3.33% | 11.06% | -1.50% | -5.22% | 2.54% | 3.68% | 0.99% | -0.33% | -3.23% | -9.33% | -0.13% | -16.90% |
| 2015 | 3.05% | 9.57% | 8.50% | 5.32% | -2.72% | -7.26% | -5.58% | -10.10% | -4.02% | 8.17% | -3.88% | 5.27% | 3.81% |
| 2014 | -0.86% | 7.93% | 0.26% | -4.48% | 4.16% | 7.32% | -5.65% | 5.27% | -7.72% | -3.86% | -2.09% | -3.67% | -4.80% |
| 2013 | 2.09% | -0.35% | 0.90% | 15.49% | 5.88% | -1.74% | 6.62% | -4.40% | 14.92% | 3.43% | -0.09% | -0.12% | 49.11% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of ICLN is 3, indicating that it is in the bottom 3% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares Global Clean Energy ETF granted a 1.57% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.22 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.22 | $0.25 | $0.18 | $0.25 | $0.10 | $0.16 | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.31 | $0.23 | $0.27 | $0.22 |
Dividend yield | 1.57% | 1.59% | 0.89% | 1.18% | 0.34% | 1.36% | 2.77% | 2.49% | 3.88% | 2.36% | 2.82% | 2.10% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.10 | |||||
| 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 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.10 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.16 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.23 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.23 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.31 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.23 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.27 |
| 2013 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.22 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
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 87.16%, occurring on Jul 25, 2012. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current iShares Global Clean Energy ETF drawdown is 63.15%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -87.16% | Jun 26, 2008 | 1029 | Jul 25, 2012 | — | — | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares Global Clean Energy ETF volatility is 7.63%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.