- ISIN
- US4642884898
- CUSIP
- 464288489
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Nov 12, 2007
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Category
- REIT
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Developed Real Estate ex-U.S. Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Real Estate
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $82M
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Performance
IFGL Performance Chart
iShares International Developed Real Estate ETF (IFGL) is down 2.6% since the beginning of the year. IFGL is currently trading at $22 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of IFGL shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $876.
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Returns By Period
iShares International Developed Real Estate ETF (IFGL) has returned -2.59% so far this year and 3.31% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, IFGL has returned 1.88% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
iShares International Developed Real Estate ETF
- 1D
- -0.38%
- 1M
- -2.35%
- YTD
- -2.59%
- 6M
- -1.51%
- 1Y
- 3.31%
- 3Y*
- 8.32%
- 5Y*
- -2.62%
- 10Y*
- 1.88%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
IFGL Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 27, 2007, IFGL's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.22%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 26.3 years.
Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was May 2009 with a return of +21.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -24.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, IFGL closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.1%, while the worst single day was Sep 29, 2008 at -12.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.74% | 5.61% | -12.00% | 6.57% | -2.77% | -3.43% | -2.59% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.23% | -0.35% | 0.86% | 7.05% | 3.98% | 4.70% | -2.99% | 4.85% | 0.39% | -1.30% | 1.72% | 1.27% | 24.31% |
| 2024 | -4.55% | -3.27% | 6.49% | -4.70% | 2.91% | -3.27% | 5.91% | 5.82% | 3.80% | -8.74% | -0.67% | -5.70% | -7.25% |
| 2023 | 6.89% | -4.89% | -3.18% | 3.91% | -6.96% | 0.01% | 5.36% | -3.73% | -4.82% | -4.32% | 9.92% | 9.07% | 5.40% |
| 2022 | -3.26% | -2.07% | 1.33% | -6.95% | -0.51% | -10.04% | 6.15% | -7.85% | -12.37% | 0.42% | 10.67% | -0.47% | -24.21% |
| 2021 | -1.66% | 2.84% | 1.09% | 4.31% | 3.23% | -0.58% | 2.39% | 0.53% | -6.16% | 4.18% | -4.22% | 2.64% | 8.29% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares International Developed Real Estate ETF has an annualized alpha of -5.60%, beta of 0.81, and R2 of 0.58 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 27, 2007.
- This ETF participated in 107.20% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 71.34% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This ETF had an annualized alpha of -5.60% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- -5.60%
- Beta
- 0.81
- R²
- 0.58
- Upside Capture
- 71.34%
- Downside Capture
- 107.20%
Expense Ratio
IFGL has an expense ratio of 0.48%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
IFGL ranks 11 for risk / return — in the bottom 11% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares International Developed Real Estate ETF (IFGL) 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.
| IFGL | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.79 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.32 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.05 | 1.37 | -0.31 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.23 | 2.78 | -2.55 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.63 | 12.44 | -11.81 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares International Developed Real Estate ETF provided a 4.22% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.93 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.93 | $0.86 | $0.93 | $0.40 | $0.59 | $0.93 | $0.59 | $2.30 | $1.11 | $1.47 | $2.02 | $1.03 |
Dividend yield | 4.22% | 3.71% | 4.83% | 1.82% | 2.79% | 3.25% | 2.17% | 7.60% | 4.10% | 4.90% | 7.68% | 3.70% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares International Developed Real Estate 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 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.44 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.86 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.93 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.93 |
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 International Developed Real Estate 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 International Developed Real Estate ETF was 68.93%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1045 trading sessions.
The current iShares International Developed Real Estate ETF drawdown is 15.30%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -68.93%Mar 2009 | 1y 2mo | 4y 1mo | 5y 4moDec 2007 - May 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -40.38%Mar 2020 | 1mo | 1y 2mo | 1y 3moFeb 2020 - Jun 2021 |
2023 bear market2023 | -38.47%Oct 2023 | 2y 4mo | — | 5y 13dJun 2021 - now |
2016 correction2016 | -19.93%Jan 2016 | 8mo 7d | 1y 4mo | 2y 15dMay 2015 - Jun 2017 |
2013 correction2013 | -18.66%Jun 2013 | 1mo 19d | 1y 29d | 1y 2moMay 2013 - Jul 2014 |
Drawdown Indicators
| IFGL | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -68.93% | -56.78% | -12.15% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.38% | -9.10% | -5.28% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -18.77% | -18.90% | +0.13% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -38.00% | -25.43% | -12.57% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -40.38% | -33.92% | -6.46% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -15.30% | -1.80% | -13.50% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -17.31% | -10.71% | -6.60% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.27% | 2.03% | +3.24% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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