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 |
| ETF Home Page | www.ishares.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Multi-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
The iShares Global Clean Energy ETF has a high expense ratio of 0.46%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
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.
Compare to other instruments
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Return
iShares Global Clean Energy ETF had a return of -5.44% year-to-date (YTD) and -6.69% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, iShares Global Clean Energy ETF had an annualized return of 10.07%, which was very close to the S&P 500 benchmark's annualized return of 10.30%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 2.68% | 5.45% |
| Year-To-Date | -5.44% | 11.53% |
| 6 months | -11.60% | 5.17% |
| 1 year | -6.69% | 4.23% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 16.31% | 9.30% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 10.07% | 10.30% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.48% | -7.43% | 3.02% | -5.41% | -1.98% | |||||||
| 2022 | 12.02% | -6.03% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN) and S&P 500 (^GSPC). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Ulcer Index | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICLN iShares Global Clean Energy ETF | -0.12 | ||||
^GSPC S&P 500 | 0.21 |
Dividend History
iShares Global Clean Energy ETF granted a 0.94% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.18 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.25 | $0.10 | $0.16 | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.31 | $0.23 | $0.27 | $0.22 | $0.28 |
Dividend yield | 0.94% | 0.89% | 1.20% | 0.35% | 1.40% | 2.89% | 2.66% | 4.26% | 2.69% | 3.29% | 2.52% | 4.69% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2013 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 |
| 2012 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 |
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below shows the maximum drawdowns of the iShares Global Clean Energy ETF. A maximum drawdown is an indicator of risk. It shows a reduction in portfolio value from its maximum due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown since January 2010 for the iShares Global Clean Energy ETF is 87.16%, recorded on Jul 25, 2012. The portfolio has not recovered from it yet.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -87.16% | Jun 26, 2008 | 1029 | Jul 25, 2012 | — | — | — |
Volatility Chart
The current iShares Global Clean Energy ETF volatility is 5.53%, 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.
Alternatives
| Symbol | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Ret. | 10Y Ann. Ret. | Div. Yield | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACES | Jun 29, 2018 | 0.55% | -1.9% | 13.5% | 1.2% | -59.1% | -0.3 | ||||
| PBW | Mar 3, 2005 | 0.61% | 0.1% | 5.7% | 5.5% | -87.0% | -0.5 | ||||
| QCLN | Feb 8, 2007 | 0.60% | 4.7% | 14.1% | 0.4% | -76.2% | -0.2 | ||||
| TAN | Apr 15, 2008 | 0.69% | -1.2% | 12.8% | 0.0% | -95.2% | 0.1 |