- ISIN
- US4642873909
- CUSIP
- 464287390
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Oct 25, 2001
- Region
- Latin America (Broad)
- Category
- Latin America Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- S&P Latin America 40 Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $4B
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Performance
ILF Performance Chart
iShares Latin American 40 ETF (ILF) is up 13.1% since the beginning of the year. ILF is currently trading at $34 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ILF shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,539.
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Returns By Period
iShares Latin American 40 ETF (ILF) has returned 13.05% so far this year and 40.46% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ILF has returned 8.49% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
iShares Latin American 40 ETF
- 1D
- 0.27%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 13.05%
- 6M
- 14.29%
- 1Y
- 40.46%
- 3Y*
- 13.51%
- 5Y*
- 9.00%
- 10Y*
- 8.49%
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%
ILF Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 26, 2001, ILF's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.06%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.5 years.
Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +25.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -34.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, ILF closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +26.3%, while the worst single day was Oct 15, 2008 at -19.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16.12% | 3.17% | -2.63% | 2.59% | -4.12% | -1.48% | 13.05% | ||||||
| 2025 | 9.80% | -2.44% | 5.13% | 5.73% | 1.53% | 6.12% | -5.07% | 8.92% | 6.61% | 1.83% | 5.88% | 0.11% | 52.65% |
| 2024 | -4.23% | 0.93% | 1.25% | -3.73% | -1.17% | -6.07% | 0.16% | 4.56% | -0.08% | -5.06% | -5.81% | -6.06% | -23.11% |
| 2023 | 11.31% | -6.71% | 0.42% | 3.02% | 0.20% | 12.29% | 4.78% | -8.29% | -2.11% | -2.97% | 12.86% | 6.92% | 33.14% |
| 2022 | 8.57% | 5.61% | 12.97% | -14.12% | 8.93% | -17.39% | 4.57% | 3.14% | -2.43% | 9.19% | 0.97% | -5.45% | 9.81% |
| 2021 | -7.46% | -2.32% | 4.07% | 2.79% | 7.93% | 4.13% | -5.77% | -0.37% | -10.31% | -5.50% | -5.14% | 5.35% | -13.59% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares Latin American 40 ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.74%, beta of 1.16, and R2 of 0.51 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 26, 2001.
- This ETF captured 124.69% of S&P 500 Index gains and 116.41% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.74% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 2.74%
- Beta
- 1.16
- R²
- 0.51
- Upside Capture
- 124.69%
- Downside Capture
- 116.41%
Expense Ratio
ILF has an expense ratio of 0.48%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ILF ranks 54 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Latin American 40 ETF (ILF) 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.
| ILF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.20 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.31 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.37 | -0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.92 | 2.78 | +0.13 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.56 | 12.44 | -3.88 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares Latin American 40 ETF provided a 3.47% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.18 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.18 | $1.34 | $1.56 | $1.34 | $2.91 | $1.99 | $0.55 | $1.05 | $0.96 | $0.62 | $0.44 | $0.69 |
Dividend yield | 3.47% | 4.39% | 7.44% | 4.61% | 12.72% | 8.47% | 1.88% | 3.09% | 3.12% | 1.80% | 1.59% | 3.25% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares Latin American 40 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.44 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $1.34 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.89 | $1.56 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.86 | $1.34 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.81 | $2.91 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.61 | $1.99 |
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 Latin American 40 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 Latin American 40 ETF was 67.48%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 4283 trading sessions.
The current iShares Latin American 40 ETF drawdown is 9.65%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -67.48%Nov 2008 | 6mo 4d | 17y 16d | 17y 6moMay 2008 - Dec 2025 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -41.99%Sep 2002 | 5mo 15d | 1y 13d | 1y 5moApr 2002 - Oct 2003 |
2006 bear market2006 | -29.84%Jun 2006 | 1mo 4d | 5mo 19d | 6mo 23dMay 2006 - Nov 2006 |
2004 bear market2004 | -22.76%May 2004 | 1mo 4d | 4mo 9d | 5mo 13dApr 2004 - Sep 2004 |
2007 bear market2007 | -22.25%Aug 2007 | 23d | 1mo 11d | 2mo 4dJul 2007 - Sep 2007 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ILF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -67.48% | -56.78% | -10.70% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.94% | -9.10% | -4.84% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -23.97% | -18.90% | -5.07% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.71% | -25.43% | -4.28% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -57.79% | -33.92% | -23.87% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -9.65% | -1.80% | -7.85% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -23.91% | -10.71% | -13.20% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.74% | 2.03% | +2.71% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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