- ISIN
- US46434V2667
- CUSIP
- 46434V266
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Apr 28, 2015
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- MSCI World exUSA SmallCap Diversified Multi-Factor
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $642M
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Performance
ISCF Performance Chart
iShares MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor ETF (ISCF) is up 7.8% since the beginning of the year. ISCF is currently trading at $44 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ISCF shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,465.
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Returns By Period
iShares MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor ETF (ISCF) has returned 7.82% so far this year and 22.38% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ISCF has returned 9.24% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
iShares MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor ETF
- 1D
- 0.27%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 7.82%
- 6M
- 8.05%
- 1Y
- 22.38%
- 3Y*
- 18.06%
- 5Y*
- 7.94%
- 10Y*
- 9.24%
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%
ISCF Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 1, 2015, ISCF's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.79%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.3 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +11.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -18.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, ISCF closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.12% | 3.79% | -8.54% | 6.08% | 2.04% | -1.13% | 7.82% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.97% | 0.95% | 1.36% | 5.37% | 6.31% | 4.85% | -0.37% | 4.36% | 2.02% | -1.12% | 1.42% | 2.52% | 33.65% |
| 2024 | -2.21% | 1.37% | 3.55% | -2.70% | 5.33% | -3.00% | 4.47% | 1.75% | 2.89% | -5.12% | 1.10% | -2.15% | 4.75% |
| 2023 | 6.95% | -3.29% | 0.17% | 1.95% | -4.76% | 4.01% | 4.08% | -3.55% | -4.49% | -4.38% | 8.14% | 7.48% | 11.50% |
| 2022 | -4.72% | -0.61% | 0.06% | -6.29% | 1.65% | -10.59% | 7.20% | -4.97% | -10.83% | 5.58% | 11.18% | -1.30% | -15.07% |
| 2021 | 0.43% | 0.95% | 3.70% | 4.08% | 2.53% | -0.54% | 2.64% | 1.04% | -4.32% | 3.14% | -5.50% | 4.99% | 13.31% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor ETF has an annualized alpha of 0.07%, beta of 0.74, and R2 of 0.57 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 01, 2015.
- This ETF participated in 91.50% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 78.55% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 0.07%
- Beta
- 0.74
- R²
- 0.57
- Upside Capture
- 78.55%
- Downside Capture
- 91.50%
Expense Ratio
ISCF has an expense ratio of 0.40%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ISCF ranks 44 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 MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor ETF (ISCF) 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.
| ISCF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.51 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.60 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.37 | -0.09 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.98 | 2.78 | -0.80 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.27 | 12.44 | -5.17 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor ETF provided a 3.67% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.61 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.61 | $1.56 | $1.39 | $1.27 | $0.82 | $1.42 | $0.77 | $0.91 | $0.55 | $0.64 | $0.69 | $0.36 |
Dividend yield | 3.67% | 3.76% | 4.29% | 3.94% | 2.73% | 3.93% | 2.30% | 2.87% | 2.14% | 1.97% | 2.89% | 1.46% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor 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 | $0.82 | $0.82 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $1.56 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.82 | $1.39 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $1.27 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.82 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.00 | $1.42 |
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 MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor 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 MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor ETF was 40.79%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 179 trading sessions.
The current iShares MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor ETF drawdown is 2.15%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -40.79%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 8mo 16d | 2y 10moJan 2018 - Dec 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -30.70%Sep 2022 | 1y 20d | 1y 11mo | 3y 13dSep 2021 - Sep 2024 |
2016 correction2016 | -17.18%Feb 2016 | 7mo 7d | 7mo 17d | 1y 2moJul 2015 - Sep 2016 |
2025 selloff2025 | -13.25%Apr 2025 | 18d | 17d | 1mo 5dMar 2025 - Apr 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -11.34%Mar 2026 | 28d | — | 3mo 26dFeb 2026 - now |
Drawdown Indicators
| ISCF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -40.79% | -56.78% | +15.99% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.34% | -9.10% | -2.24% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.85% | -18.90% | +5.05% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -30.70% | -25.43% | -5.27% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -40.79% | -33.92% | -6.87% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.15% | -1.80% | -0.35% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.12% | -10.71% | +2.59% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.09% | 2.03% | +1.06% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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