- ISIN
- US4642885051
- CUSIP
- 464288505
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Jun 28, 2004
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Small Cap Blend Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Morningstar US Small Cap Extended Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $290M
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Performance
ISCB Performance Chart
iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF (ISCB) is up 13.6% since the beginning of the year. ISCB is currently trading at $73 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ISCB shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,353.
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Returns By Period
iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF (ISCB) has returned 13.60% so far this year and 31.54% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ISCB has returned 9.87% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF
- 1D
- -0.03%
- 1M
- 3.02%
- YTD
- 13.60%
- 6M
- 10.99%
- 1Y
- 31.54%
- 3Y*
- 17.18%
- 5Y*
- 6.24%
- 10Y*
- 9.87%
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%
ISCB Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 2, 2004, ISCB's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.87%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +18.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -23.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, ISCB closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +10.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -15.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.04% | 1.95% | -5.35% | 8.61% | 2.37% | 1.77% | 13.60% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.88% | -4.82% | -6.32% | -2.05% | 5.56% | 4.38% | 1.89% | 5.51% | 1.61% | 0.92% | 1.79% | 0.27% | 12.46% |
| 2024 | -3.52% | 4.78% | 4.01% | -6.78% | 4.41% | -1.25% | 8.17% | -0.63% | 1.73% | -0.83% | 9.96% | -7.97% | 10.90% |
| 2023 | 10.75% | -1.40% | -4.42% | -2.07% | -1.22% | 8.79% | 5.73% | -4.45% | -5.80% | -6.73% | 9.73% | 11.69% | 19.51% |
| 2022 | -8.52% | 1.03% | 1.51% | -9.07% | 0.31% | -9.14% | 10.64% | -2.76% | -9.84% | 10.53% | 3.07% | -5.79% | -19.04% |
| 2021 | 2.61% | 8.51% | 2.95% | 3.33% | 0.43% | 0.44% | -3.30% | 2.17% | -2.85% | 4.16% | -4.37% | 2.85% | 17.46% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF has an annualized alpha of -0.38%, beta of 1.10, and R2 of 0.80 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 02, 2004.
- This ETF participated in 117.27% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 116.73% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 1.10 and R2 of 0.80, 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
- -0.38%
- Beta
- 1.10
- R²
- 0.80
- Upside Capture
- 116.73%
- Downside Capture
- 117.27%
Expense Ratio
ISCB has an expense ratio of 0.04%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ISCB ranks 62 for risk / return — better than 62% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF (ISCB) 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.
| ISCB | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.13 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.05 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.37 | -0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.37 | 2.78 | +0.59 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.05 | 12.44 | -0.39 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF provided a 1.30% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.95 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.95 | $0.90 | $0.77 | $0.80 | $0.74 | $0.72 | $0.62 | $0.59 | $0.59 | $0.54 | $0.62 | $0.45 |
Dividend yield | 1.30% | 1.38% | 1.31% | 1.49% | 1.63% | 1.26% | 1.26% | 1.25% | 1.60% | 1.24% | 1.58% | 1.40% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares Morningstar Small-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 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.41 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.90 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.77 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.80 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.74 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.72 |
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 Small-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 Small-Cap ETF was 61.25%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 469 trading sessions.
The current iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF drawdown is 0.32%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -61.25%Mar 2009 | 1y 7mo | 1y 10mo | 3y 6moJul 2007 - Jan 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -44.18%Mar 2020 | 2mo 6d | 8mo 6d | 10mo 12dJan 2020 - Nov 2020 |
2011 bear market2011 | -30.48%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 1y 3mo | 1y 8moMay 2011 - Jan 2013 |
Bear market2022 | -29.94%Sep 2022 | 10mo 21d | 2y 19d | 2y 11moNov 2021 - Oct 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -26.22%Apr 2025 | 4mo 13d | 5mo 6d | 9mo 19dNov 2024 - Sep 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ISCB | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -61.25% | -56.78% | -4.47% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.39% | -9.10% | -0.29% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -26.22% | -18.90% | -7.32% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.94% | -25.43% | -4.51% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -44.18% | -33.92% | -10.26% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.32% | -1.80% | +1.48% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.78% | -10.71% | +0.93% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.62% | 2.03% | +0.59% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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