- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Dec 7, 2007
- Category
- Global Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- iShares MSCI USA Islamic UCITS ETF USD (Dist)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
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Performance
ISUS.L Performance Chart
iShares MSCI USA Islamic UCITS ETF USD (Dist) (ISUS.L) is up 16.1% since the beginning of the year. ISUS.L is currently trading at £73 per share. Investors who bought £1,000 worth of ISUS.L shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth £1,874.
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Returns By Period
iShares MSCI USA Islamic UCITS ETF USD (Dist) (ISUS.L) has returned 16.13% so far this year and 28.27% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ISUS.L has returned 11.28% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.06% annually.
iShares MSCI USA Islamic UCITS ETF USD (Dist)
- 1D
- -0.54%
- 1M
- -5.23%
- 6M
- 13.90%
- YTD
- 16.13%
- 1Y
- 28.27%
- 3Y*
- 14.69%
- 5Y*
- 13.38%
- 10Y*
- 11.28%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.66%
- 1M
- -0.64%
- 6M
- 8.66%
- YTD
- 10.17%
- 1Y
- 19.99%
- 3Y*
- 17.60%
- 5Y*
- 12.23%
- 10Y*
- 13.06%
ISUS.L Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 10, 2007, ISUS.L's average daily return is +0.20%, while the average monthly return is +1.32%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.4 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was May 2008 with a return of +102.9%, while the worst month was Apr 2008 at -47.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, ISUS.L closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 11, 2008 with a return of +107.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 10, 2008 at -50.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.47% | 2.30% | -3.44% | 7.85% | 12.74% | 3.47% | -6.99% | 16.13% | |||||
| 2025 | 2.56% | -7.38% | -6.72% | -3.20% | 8.88% | 2.22% | 5.41% | -1.80% | 5.08% | 6.44% | -1.77% | -0.21% | 8.35% |
| 2024 | 0.66% | 3.24% | 2.52% | -3.36% | -2.04% | 6.33% | -1.81% | -3.20% | 1.02% | 1.66% | 7.72% | -1.42% | 11.17% |
| 2023 | 2.10% | 0.65% | 2.68% | -0.58% | 2.29% | 4.49% | 1.01% | 0.23% | 0.51% | -3.37% | 4.67% | 3.09% | 18.94% |
| 2022 | -5.00% | -0.96% | 7.11% | -0.19% | -0.67% | -6.10% | 5.96% | 1.47% | -3.20% | 6.20% | 0.11% | -4.97% | -1.34% |
| 2021 | 0.96% | 1.81% | 5.93% | 1.81% | -0.27% | 3.84% | 1.96% | 3.66% | -1.08% | 3.03% | 4.18% | 1.86% | 31.21% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares MSCI USA Islamic UCITS ETF USD (Dist) has an annualized alpha of 55.31%, beta of 0.77, and R2 of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 10, 2007.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (78.20%) than losses (45.27%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- R2 of 0.02 means this ETF 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
- 55.31%
- Beta
- 0.77
- R²
- 0.02
- Upside Capture
- 78.20%
- Downside Capture
- 45.27%
Expense Ratio
ISUS.L has an expense ratio of 0.50%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ISUS.L ranks 83 for risk / return — in the top 83% 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 MSCI USA Islamic UCITS ETF USD (Dist) (ISUS.L) 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.
| ISUS.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.44 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.55 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.38 | 1.31 | +0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.23 | 2.50 | +1.73 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.71 | 9.11 | +4.60 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares MSCI USA Islamic UCITS ETF USD (Dist) provided a 0.66% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of £0.48 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | £0.48 | £0.48 | £0.53 | £0.60 | £0.70 | £0.47 | £0.54 | £0.50 | £0.45 | £0.45 | £0.38 | £0.33 |
Dividend yield | 0.66% | 0.75% | 0.89% | 1.13% | 1.53% | 1.00% | 1.50% | 1.41% | 1.45% | 1.43% | 1.23% | 1.39% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares MSCI USA Islamic UCITS ETF USD (Dist). 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 | £0.23 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.23 | |||||
| 2025 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.23 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.25 | £0.00 | £0.48 |
| 2024 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.27 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.26 | £0.00 | £0.53 |
| 2023 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.33 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.27 | £0.00 | £0.60 |
| 2022 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.30 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.39 | £0.00 | £0.70 |
| 2021 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.22 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.25 | £0.00 | £0.47 |
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 USA Islamic UCITS ETF USD (Dist). 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 USA Islamic UCITS ETF USD (Dist) was 60.74%, occurring on Mar 6, 2009. Recovery took 1443 trading sessions.
The current iShares MSCI USA Islamic UCITS ETF USD (Dist) drawdown is 6.99%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-60.74%Mar 2009 | 9mo 20d | 5y 8mo | 6y 6moMay 2008 - Nov 2014 | Financial crisis2007–2009 |
-53.44%Mar 2008 | 12d | 1mo 22d | 2mo 4dFeb 2008 - May 2008 | Financial crisis2007–2009 |
-50.42%Feb 2008 | 4d | 5d | 9dFeb 2008 - Feb 2008 | Financial crisis2007–2009 |
-49.73%Feb 2008 | 0s | 6d | 6dFeb 2008 - Feb 2008 | Financial crisis2007–2009 |
-49.01%May 2008 | 0s | 7d | 7dMay 2008 - May 2008 | Financial crisis2007–2009 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ISUS.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -60.74% | -37.07% | -23.67% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.99% | -8.03% | +1.04% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -23.99% | -22.15% | -1.84% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -23.99% | -22.15% | -1.84% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -24.48% | -26.01% | +1.53% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.99% | -1.42% | -5.57% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.34% | -5.29% | -9.05% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.16% | 2.20% | -0.04% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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