- ISIN
- US4642882082
- CUSIP
- 464288208
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Jun 28, 2004
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Mid Cap Blend Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- IMCB-US - Morningstar U.S. Mid Cap Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $2B
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Performance
IMCB Performance Chart
iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF (IMCB) is up 15.6% since the beginning of the year. IMCB is currently trading at $95 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of IMCB shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,533.
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Returns By Period
iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF (IMCB) has returned 15.58% so far this year and 23.55% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, IMCB has returned 11.71% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% annually.
iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF
- 1D
- -0.52%
- 1M
- 3.49%
- YTD
- 15.58%
- 6M
- 14.26%
- 1Y
- 23.55%
- 3Y*
- 17.69%
- 5Y*
- 8.92%
- 10Y*
- 11.71%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
IMCB Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 2, 2004, IMCB's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.95%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.1 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +15.6%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -22.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, IMCB closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 17, 2020 with a return of +12.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -18.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.96% | 3.92% | -5.47% | 8.47% | 3.24% | 2.05% | 15.58% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.07% | -1.96% | -4.32% | -1.42% | 5.55% | 3.69% | 1.59% | 1.97% | 1.00% | -0.55% | 0.62% | -0.03% | 10.25% |
| 2024 | -1.19% | 5.54% | 4.38% | -5.08% | 2.42% | -0.69% | 4.05% | 2.29% | 2.33% | -0.66% | 8.62% | -6.80% | 15.10% |
| 2023 | 8.42% | -2.67% | -1.65% | -0.84% | -2.53% | 8.32% | 3.57% | -3.60% | -5.01% | -4.75% | 10.32% | 7.47% | 16.37% |
| 2022 | -6.62% | -0.60% | 2.34% | -7.37% | 0.55% | -9.83% | 9.49% | -3.01% | -9.48% | 8.44% | 6.39% | -5.16% | -16.09% |
| 2021 | -1.04% | 4.73% | 3.81% | 4.71% | 0.96% | 1.14% | 0.71% | 2.74% | -3.76% | 6.15% | -3.05% | 4.16% | 22.81% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF has an annualized alpha of 1.33%, beta of 1.02, and R2 of 0.87 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 02, 2004.
- This ETF captured 111.42% of S&P 500 Index gains and 105.59% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- With beta of 1.02 and R2 of 0.87, 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
- 1.33%
- Beta
- 1.02
- R²
- 0.87
- Upside Capture
- 111.42%
- Downside Capture
- 105.59%
Expense Ratio
IMCB has an expense ratio of 0.04%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
IMCB ranks 58 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 Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF (IMCB) 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.
| IMCB | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.00 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.08 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.32 | -0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.94 | 2.46 | +0.48 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.50 | 10.92 | +0.59 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF provided a 1.24% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.17 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 | $1.17 | $1.17 | $1.09 | $1.04 | $1.00 | $0.77 | $0.65 | $0.69 | $0.73 | $0.61 | $0.70 | $0.53 |
Dividend yield | 1.24% | 1.42% | 1.43% | 1.55% | 1.70% | 1.08% | 1.12% | 1.32% | 1.80% | 1.31% | 1.79% | 1.47% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap 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 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.52 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $1.17 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $1.09 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $1.04 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $1.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $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 Mid-Cap 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 Mid-Cap ETF was 58.80%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 483 trading sessions.
The current iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF drawdown is 0.84%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -58.80%Mar 2009 | 1y 7mo | 1y 11mo | 3y 6moJul 2007 - Feb 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -40.99%Mar 2020 | 1mo 1d | 7mo 21d | 8mo 22dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -25.15%Oct 2022 | 11mo 1d | 1y 4mo | 2y 3moNov 2021 - Mar 2024 |
2011 bear market2011 | -24.12%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 4mo 3d | 9mo 7dMay 2011 - Feb 2012 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -20.33%Dec 2018 | 3mo 26d | 3mo 10d | 7mo 6dAug 2018 - Apr 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| IMCB | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -58.80% | -56.78% | -2.02% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.05% | -9.10% | +1.05% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -19.80% | -18.90% | -0.90% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.15% | -25.43% | +0.28% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -40.99% | -33.92% | -7.07% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.84% | -3.21% | +2.37% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.72% | -10.71% | +2.99% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.05% | 2.04% | +0.01% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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