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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ET, 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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Returns By Period
iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ET (IGV) has returned -24.26% so far this year and -10.05% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, IGV has achieved an annualized return of 14.82%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.
iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ET
- 1D
- 3.13%
- 1M
- -1.86%
- YTD
- -24.26%
- 6M
- -30.40%
- 1Y
- -10.05%
- 3Y*
- 9.52%
- 5Y*
- 2.75%
- 10Y*
- 14.82%
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%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 13, 2001, IGV's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.93%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.2 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Oct 2001 with a return of +23.5%, while the worst month was Sep 2001 at -23.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, IGV closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was May 8, 2002 with a return of +12.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -14.55% | -9.68% | -1.86% | -24.26% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 2.77% | -5.27% | -8.70% | 7.96% | 7.89% | 5.64% | 1.97% | -3.19% | 6.39% | 0.43% | -9.89% | 1.54% | 5.56% |
| 2024 | 3.63% | 2.35% | -0.91% | -7.44% | -1.06% | 11.28% | -2.62% | 2.58% | 2.96% | 2.11% | 14.79% | -4.43% | 23.41% |
| 2023 | 10.21% | -1.07% | 9.23% | -2.69% | 10.62% | 5.47% | 5.33% | -1.18% | -5.21% | -1.12% | 16.16% | 3.49% | 58.56% |
| 2022 | -10.71% | -3.68% | 0.85% | -13.04% | -4.69% | -5.68% | 9.53% | -4.75% | -11.07% | 6.98% | 1.60% | -5.90% | -35.65% |
| 2021 | -1.48% | 1.65% | -3.72% | 5.91% | -0.74% | 8.68% | 3.37% | 4.96% | -5.68% | 10.00% | -5.50% | -4.16% | 12.30% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ET has an annualized alpha of 2.20%, beta of 1.13, and R² of 0.66 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 16, 2001.
- This ETF captured 133.52% of S&P 500 Index gains and 120.64% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.20% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.13 and R² of 0.66, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 2.20%
- Beta
- 1.13
- R²
- 0.66
- Upside Capture
- 133.52%
- Downside Capture
- 120.64%
Expense Ratio
IGV has an expense ratio of 0.46%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
IGV ranks 6 for risk / return — in the bottom 6% 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 Expanded Tech-Software Sector ET (IGV) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| IGV | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.35 | 0.90 | -1.25 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.32 | 1.39 | -1.71 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.96 | 1.21 | -0.25 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.31 | 1.40 | -1.71 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.81 | 6.61 | -7.42 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ET provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.01 | $0.06 | $0.03 | $0.18 | $0.05 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.00% | 0.35% | 0.02% | 0.16% | 0.09% | 0.82% | 0.22% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ET. 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 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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 Expanded Tech-Software Sector ET. 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 Expanded Tech-Software Sector ET was 63.45%, occurring on Oct 7, 2002. Recovery took 1259 trading sessions.
The current iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ET drawdown is 32.04%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -63.45% | Jul 16, 2001 | 307 | Oct 7, 2002 | 1259 | Oct 8, 2007 | 1566 |
| -49.81% | Nov 1, 2007 | 267 | Nov 20, 2008 | 485 | Oct 26, 2010 | 752 |
| -45.85% | Nov 10, 2021 | 249 | Nov 4, 2022 | 472 | Sep 24, 2024 | 721 |
| -34.72% | Sep 23, 2025 | 129 | Mar 27, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -30.3% | Feb 20, 2020 | 18 | Mar 16, 2020 | 52 | May 29, 2020 | 70 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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