- ISIN
- US46435U5561
- CUSIP
- 46435U556
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Jun 26, 2018
- Region
- Global (Broad)
- Category
- Robotics, Technology Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Morningstar Global Artificial Intelligence Select Index
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $645M
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Performance
IRBO Performance Chart
iShares Future AI & Tech ETF (IRBO) is up 53.6% since the beginning of the year. IRBO is currently trading at $74 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of IRBO shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,719.
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Returns By Period
iShares Future AI & Tech ETF (IRBO) has returned 53.58% so far this year and 86.57% over the past 12 months.
iShares Future AI & Tech ETF
- 1D
- -0.63%
- 1M
- 7.58%
- YTD
- 53.58%
- 6M
- 52.53%
- 1Y
- 86.57%
- 3Y*
- 32.76%
- 5Y*
- 11.45%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.10%
- 1M
- -1.54%
- YTD
- 7.49%
- 6M
- 6.15%
- 1Y
- 20.78%
- 3Y*
- 19.17%
- 5Y*
- 11.44%
- 10Y*
- 13.70%
IRBO Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 28, 2018, IRBO's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.56%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.7 years.
Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +33.1%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -14.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, IRBO closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +13.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -10.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.91% | -0.97% | -8.78% | 33.12% | 20.54% | -0.89% | 53.58% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.86% | -7.41% | -12.61% | 2.89% | 13.78% | 11.35% | 5.98% | -1.77% | 7.26% | 11.64% | -6.97% | 1.32% | 29.97% |
| 2024 | -5.71% | 4.58% | 0.97% | -5.82% | 3.49% | -0.52% | 0.96% | -0.06% | 2.24% | -2.19% | 10.66% | 0.21% | 8.02% |
| 2023 | 16.92% | -0.30% | 5.44% | -6.82% | 5.20% | 7.92% | 4.84% | -7.25% | -4.95% | -5.86% | 13.91% | 5.80% | 36.37% |
| 2022 | -11.20% | -3.99% | -2.55% | -14.31% | -0.81% | -9.14% | 7.15% | -3.04% | -13.22% | 1.89% | 10.21% | -4.39% | -37.89% |
| 2021 | 9.76% | 5.65% | -6.62% | 0.60% | -1.08% | 4.78% | -3.41% | 2.70% | -4.90% | 6.14% | -3.03% | -3.02% | 6.32% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares Future AI & Tech ETF has an annualized alpha of 1.91%, beta of 1.19, and R2 of 0.68 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 28, 2018.
- This ETF captured 127.83% of S&P 500 Index gains and 115.56% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- Alpha
- 1.91%
- Beta
- 1.19
- R²
- 0.68
- Upside Capture
- 127.83%
- Downside Capture
- 115.56%
Expense Ratio
IRBO has an expense ratio of 0.47%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
IRBO ranks 81 for risk / return — in the top 81% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Future AI & Tech ETF (IRBO) 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.
| IRBO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.88 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.62 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.40 | 1.30 | +0.10 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.63 | 2.29 | +2.33 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 15.07 | 10.15 | +4.93 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares Future AI & Tech ETF provided a 0.06% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.04 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.30 | $0.19 | $1.00 | $0.21 | $0.19 | $0.07 |
Dividend yield | 0.06% | 0.00% | 0.50% | 0.88% | 0.75% | 2.41% | 0.53% | 0.69% | 0.34% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares Future AI & Tech 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 | $0.04 | $0.04 | ||||||
| 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 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.19 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.30 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.19 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.91 | $1.00 |
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 Future AI & Tech 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 Future AI & Tech ETF was 54.50%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 747 trading sessions.
The current iShares Future AI & Tech ETF drawdown is 8.37%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -54.50%Oct 2022 | 1y 7mo | 2y 12mo | 4y 7moFeb 2021 - Oct 2025 |
COVID crash2020 | -32.23%Mar 2020 | 1mo 4d | 2mo 17d | 3mo 21dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -24.27%Dec 2018 | 2mo 28d | 3mo 10d | 6mo 8dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2026 correction2026 | -18.81%Mar 2026 | 2mo | 15d | 2mo 15dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2026 correction2026 | -15.07%Jun 2026 | 7d | — | 22d 3hJun 2026 - now |
Drawdown Indicators
| IRBO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -54.50% | -56.78% | +2.28% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -18.81% | -9.10% | -9.71% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -32.44% | -18.90% | -13.54% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -50.53% | -25.43% | -25.10% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.37% | -3.31% | -5.06% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -19.75% | -10.71% | -9.04% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.76% | 2.05% | +3.71% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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