- ISIN
- US46436E1718
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Jun 21, 2023
- Category
- Lithium & Battery Metals
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- STOXX Global Lithium Miners and Producers Index - USD - Benchmark TR Net
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $16M
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Performance
ILIT Performance Chart
Ishares Lithium Miners And Producers ETF (ILIT) is down 5.6% since the beginning of the year. ILIT is currently trading at $15 per share.
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Returns By Period
Ishares Lithium Miners And Producers ETF (ILIT) has returned -5.59% so far this year and 75.05% over the past 12 months.
Ishares Lithium Miners And Producers ETF
- 1D
- -3.92%
- 1M
- -25.26%
- 6M
- -19.17%
- YTD
- -5.59%
- 1Y
- 75.05%
- 3Y*
- -14.39%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.79%
- 1M
- 1.13%
- 6M
- 7.71%
- YTD
- 9.79%
- 1Y
- 20.06%
- 3Y*
- 18.60%
- 5Y*
- 11.43%
- 10Y*
- 13.27%
ILIT Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 23, 2023, ILIT's average daily return is -0.02%, while the average monthly return is -0.32%.
Historically, 42% of months were positive and 58% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +31.4%, while the worst month was Jan 2024 at -25.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, ILIT closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2025 with a return of +14.1%, while the worst single day was Oct 10, 2025 at -8.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.76% | 9.35% | -4.65% | 31.39% | -9.55% | -14.48% | -15.77% | -5.59% | |||||
| 2025 | 2.00% | -2.95% | -6.85% | -7.35% | -5.03% | 10.27% | 9.18% | 21.04% | 16.68% | 14.36% | 12.36% | 2.40% | 81.51% |
| 2024 | -25.90% | 14.45% | -5.80% | -4.69% | 0.08% | -16.92% | -4.56% | -5.46% | 17.42% | -0.18% | -3.87% | -14.77% | -45.14% |
| 2023 | 2.66% | -4.29% | -14.32% | -9.21% | -16.08% | -0.32% | 11.28% | -28.86% |
Benchmark Metrics
Ishares Lithium Miners And Producers ETF has an annualized alpha of -24.47%, beta of 1.25, and R2 of 0.20 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 23, 2023.
- This ETF participated in 220.57% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 53.29% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.20 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -24.47%
- Beta
- 1.25
- R²
- 0.20
- Upside Capture
- 53.29%
- Downside Capture
- 220.57%
Expense Ratio
ILIT has an expense ratio of 0.47%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ILIT ranks 51 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 Lithium Miners And Producers ETF (ILIT) 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.
| ILIT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.12 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.11 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.29 | -0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.99 | 2.21 | -0.22 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.41 | 9.61 | -3.20 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Ishares Lithium Miners And Producers ETF provided a 2.18% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.32 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.32 | $0.36 | $0.57 | $0.12 |
Dividend yield | 2.18% | 2.27% | 6.48% | 0.69% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Ishares Lithium Miners And Producers 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 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | |||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.36 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.57 |
| 2023 | $0.12 | $0.12 |
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 Lithium Miners And Producers 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 Lithium Miners And Producers ETF was 73.69%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Ishares Lithium Miners And Producers ETF drawdown is 38.24%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -73.69%Apr 2025 | 1y 8mo | — | 3y 1dJul 2023 - now |
2023 pullback2023 | -4.08%Jul 2023 | 1d | 5d | 6dJul 2023 - Jul 2023 |
2023 pullback2023 | -0.93%Jun 2023 | 1d | 1d | 2dJun 2023 - Jun 2023 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ILIT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -73.69% | -56.78% | -16.91% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -37.91% | -9.10% | -28.81% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -73.27% | -18.90% | -54.37% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -38.24% | -1.24% | -37.00% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -45.14% | -10.71% | -34.43% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 11.74% | 2.09% | +9.65% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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