- ISIN
- US4642871275
- CUSIP
- 464287127
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Jun 28, 2004
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Large Cap Growth Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Morningstar US Large-Mid Cap Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $1B
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Performance
ILCB Performance Chart
iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF (ILCB) is up 9.1% since the beginning of the year. ILCB is currently trading at $103 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ILCB shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,834.
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Returns By Period
iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF (ILCB) has returned 9.14% so far this year and 24.20% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, ILCB has achieved an annualized return of 14.93%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.61% per year.
iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF
- 1D
- 0.49%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- YTD
- 9.14%
- 6M
- 9.49%
- 1Y
- 24.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.10%
- 5Y*
- 12.90%
- 10Y*
- 14.93%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.50%
- 1M
- -0.17%
- YTD
- 8.56%
- 6M
- 8.85%
- 1Y
- 22.93%
- 3Y*
- 19.37%
- 5Y*
- 11.84%
- 10Y*
- 13.61%
ILCB Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 2, 2004, ILCB's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.98%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.9 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +11.5%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -15.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, ILCB closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 28, 2008 with a return of +10.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.34% | -0.91% | -4.96% | 10.61% | 5.49% | -1.98% | 9.14% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.07% | -1.67% | -5.77% | -0.57% | 6.47% | 5.18% | 2.23% | 2.01% | 3.60% | 2.49% | -0.10% | 0.06% | 17.70% |
| 2024 | 1.54% | 5.47% | 3.21% | -4.14% | 4.79% | 3.54% | 1.16% | 2.42% | 2.09% | -0.78% | 6.41% | -2.66% | 24.96% |
| 2023 | 6.50% | -2.34% | 3.44% | 1.22% | 0.68% | 6.55% | 3.42% | -1.61% | -4.80% | -2.15% | 9.37% | 4.78% | 26.91% |
| 2022 | -5.83% | -2.73% | 3.64% | -9.29% | -0.14% | -8.48% | 9.43% | -3.87% | -9.17% | 7.84% | 5.41% | -5.80% | -19.48% |
| 2021 | -1.61% | 1.50% | 3.89% | 5.30% | 0.42% | 2.71% | 2.15% | 2.98% | -4.69% | 6.89% | -1.22% | 4.01% | 24.07% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.54%, beta of 0.92, and R2 of 0.95 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 02, 2004.
- This ETF captured 104.27% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 94.82% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.54% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.92 and R2 of 0.95, 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
- 2.54%
- Beta
- 0.92
- R²
- 0.95
- Upside Capture
- 104.27%
- Downside Capture
- 94.82%
Expense Ratio
ILCB has an expense ratio of 0.03%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ILCB ranks 66 for risk / return — better than 66% 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 Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF (ILCB) 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.
| ILCB | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.09 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.12 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.34 | +0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.67 | 2.53 | +0.14 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.96 | 11.37 | +0.58 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF provided a 0.99% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.01 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 5 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.01 | $1.05 | $0.96 | $0.94 | $0.87 | $0.77 | $0.68 | $1.04 | $0.77 | $0.72 | $0.65 | $0.73 |
Dividend yield | 0.99% | 1.11% | 1.19% | 1.43% | 1.65% | 1.16% | 1.26% | 2.25% | 2.17% | 1.81% | 1.97% | 2.44% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity 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 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $1.05 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.96 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.94 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.87 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.77 |
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 Morningstar U.S. Equity 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 Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF was 51.53%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 733 trading sessions.
The current iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF drawdown is 2.44%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -51.53%Mar 2009 | 1y 2mo | 2y 11mo | 4y 1moDec 2007 - Feb 2012 |
COVID crash2020 | -35.30%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 4mo 16d | 5mo 25dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -25.47%Oct 2022 | 9mo 16d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moDec 2021 - Dec 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -20.69%Dec 2018 | 2mo 21d | 4mo 10d | 7mo 1dOct 2018 - May 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -19.05%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 2mo 19d | 4mo 6dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ILCB | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -51.53% | -56.78% | +5.25% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.09% | -9.10% | +0.01% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -19.05% | -18.90% | -0.15% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.47% | -25.43% | -0.04% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -35.30% | -33.92% | -1.38% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.44% | -2.34% | -0.10% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.23% | -10.72% | +4.49% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.03% | 2.02% | +0.01% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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