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ISIN
US4614186421
CUSIP
461418642
Issuer
BlackRock
Inception Date
Oct 14, 2010
Min. Investment
$2,500
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Alternatives
Asset Class Size
Large-Cap
Asset Class Style
Blend

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Performance

IRONX Performance Chart

Ironclad Managed Risk Fund (IRONX) is up 4.2% since the beginning of the year. IRONX is currently trading at $14 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of IRONX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,586.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Ironclad Managed Risk Fund (IRONX) has returned 4.23% so far this year and 13.48% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, IRONX has achieved an annualized return of 26.68%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.


Ironclad Managed Risk Fund

1D
0.36%
1M
-0.64%
YTD
4.23%
6M
3.77%
1Y
13.48%
3Y*
11.13%
5Y*
9.66%
10Y*
26.68%

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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

IRONX Monthly Returns History

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 14, 2010, IRONX's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.73%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.4 years.

Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Feb 2019 with a return of +73.0%, while the worst month was Aug 2015 at -6.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, IRONX closed higher 43% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 7, 2019 with a return of +72.9%, while the worst single day was Aug 8, 2011 at -5.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.04%-0.88%-3.19%6.05%2.53%-1.13%4.23%
20251.56%-1.21%-1.64%-1.66%3.72%3.02%1.50%1.33%2.69%1.80%-0.07%-0.75%10.57%
20241.03%3.44%2.25%-2.99%2.72%2.56%1.12%1.28%1.43%-0.99%4.60%-2.30%14.78%
20232.37%-1.83%1.87%0.58%0.10%3.54%2.04%-2.09%-1.39%-1.22%3.71%2.70%10.61%
2022-3.94%-0.50%1.91%-2.76%1.83%-3.69%5.07%-2.27%-2.22%7.42%2.88%-2.74%0.26%
2021-0.38%0.57%1.71%3.84%0.00%0.36%1.44%1.15%-2.45%3.68%-0.26%3.03%13.24%

Benchmark Metrics

Ironclad Managed Risk Fund has an annualized alpha of 17.16%, beta of 0.38, and R2 of 0.04 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 14, 2010.

  • This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (82.57%) than losses (38.41%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • Beta of 0.38 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.04 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
  • R2 of 0.04 means this fund 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
17.16%
Beta
0.38
0.04
Upside Capture
82.57%
Downside Capture
38.41%

Expense Ratio

IRONX has a high expense ratio of 1.25%, indicating above-average management fees.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

IRONX ranks 36 for risk / return — below 36% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


IRONX Risk / Return Rank: 3636
Overall Rank
IRONX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3636
Sharpe Ratio Rank
IRONX Sortino Ratio Rank: 3333
Sortino Ratio Rank
IRONX Omega Ratio Rank: 3434
Omega Ratio Rank
IRONX Calmar Ratio Rank: 3838
Calmar Ratio Rank
IRONX Martin Ratio Rank: 4040
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Ironclad Managed Risk Fund (IRONX) 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.


IRONXBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

-0.42

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

-0.53

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.28

1.37

-0.08

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.21

2.78

-0.57

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

8.18

12.44

-4.26

Dividends

Dividend History

Ironclad Managed Risk Fund provided a 0.06% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.01 per share.


0.00%20.00%40.00%60.00%80.00%100.00%120.00%$0.00$2.00$4.00$6.00$8.00$10.00$12.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.01$0.01$0.02$0.55$0.30$1.44$0.44$12.56$0.85$1.01$0.15$0.04

Dividend yield

0.06%0.06%0.19%5.17%2.97%13.84%4.16%121.75%8.85%9.93%1.42%0.38%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Ironclad Managed Risk Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.01$0.01
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.02
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.55$0.55
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.30
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.44$1.44

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 Ironclad Managed Risk Fund. 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 Ironclad Managed Risk Fund was 13.71%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 106 trading sessions.

The current Ironclad Managed Risk Fund drawdown is 1.20%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-13.71%Mar 2020
1mo 2d5mo 1d
6mo 3dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020
2011 correction2011
-12.86%Aug 2011
2mo 8d4mo 3d
6mo 11dJun 2011 - Dec 2011
2025 selloff2025
-11.68%Apr 2025
4mo2mo 19d
6mo 19dDec 2024 - Jun 2025
2016 correction2016
-10.71%Jan 2016
5mo 5d1y 6mo
1y 12moAug 2015 - Aug 2017
Bear market2022
-9.27%Jun 2022
5mo 21d4mo 13d
10mo 4dDec 2021 - Oct 2022

Drawdown Indicators


IRONXBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-13.71%

-56.78%

+43.07%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-5.99%

-9.10%

+3.11%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-11.68%

-18.90%

+7.22%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-11.68%

-25.43%

+13.75%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-13.71%

-33.92%

+20.21%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-1.20%

-1.80%

+0.60%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-1.78%

-10.71%

+8.93%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

1.62%

2.03%

-0.41%

Volatility

Volatility Chart

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