- ISIN
- IE00BQT3WG13
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Apr 8, 2015
- Category
- China Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- MSCI China A Inclusion Index
- Domicile
- Ireland
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
ISVBF Performance Chart
iShares MSCI China A UCITS ETF (ISVBF) is down 10.9% since the beginning of the year. ISVBF is currently trading at $5 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ISVBF shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $742.
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Returns By Period
iShares MSCI China A UCITS ETF (ISVBF) has returned -10.90% so far this year and 1.02% over the past 12 months.
iShares MSCI China A UCITS ETF
- 1D
- 0.43%
- 1M
- -1.75%
- YTD
- -10.90%
- 6M
- -12.10%
- 1Y
- 1.02%
- 3Y*
- 9.53%
- 5Y*
- -5.79%
- 10Y*
- —
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%
ISVBF Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 5, 2021, ISVBF's average daily return is 0.00%, while the average monthly return is -0.19%.
Historically, 40% of months were positive and 60% were negative. The best month was Oct 2024 with a return of +21.5%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -21.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, ISVBF closed higher 20% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 11, 2024 with a return of +25.5%, while the worst single day was Apr 25, 2022 at -21.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.87% | -5.87% | -5.82% | 3.38% | -3.93% | -3.51% | -10.90% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.21% | 10.10% | 1.07% | -4.93% | 4.67% | 2.86% | 4.67% | 6.41% | 7.90% | -3.39% | -2.05% | -2.29% | 30.64% |
| 2024 | -5.82% | 1.84% | 2.28% | 5.83% | 6.23% | -4.75% | 3.37% | -5.94% | 0.37% | 21.54% | -6.71% | 2.33% | 18.96% |
| 2023 | 17.96% | -9.81% | -1.71% | 0.00% | -5.11% | -2.60% | 5.71% | -4.59% | -5.63% | -1.42% | 4.16% | -3.97% | -9.28% |
| 2022 | 0.00% | -3.36% | 0.00% | -21.50% | 0.00% | 20.14% | 0.13% | -13.29% | -12.32% | 0.00% | -0.09% | 11.07% | -23.01% |
| 2021 | -3.75% | 5.48% | -11.96% | -6.70% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | -6.60% | -22.12% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares MSCI China A UCITS ETF has an annualized alpha of -3.41%, beta of 0.19, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 05, 2021.
- This ETF participated in 43.40% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 2.68% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.19 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.01 this ETF 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 ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.01 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
- -3.41%
- Beta
- 0.19
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 2.68%
- Downside Capture
- 43.40%
Expense Ratio
ISVBF has an expense ratio of 0.40%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ISVBF ranks 9 for risk / return — in the bottom 9% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI China A UCITS ETF (ISVBF) 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.
| ISVBF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.00 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.49 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.03 | 1.37 | -0.33 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.05 | 2.78 | -2.73 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.11 | 12.44 | -12.33 |
Dividends
Dividend History
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 China A UCITS 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 China A UCITS ETF was 53.78%, occurring on Jan 22, 2024. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current iShares MSCI China A UCITS ETF drawdown is 27.78%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 bear market2024 | -53.78%Jan 2024 | 2y 7mo | — | 5y 20dJun 2021 - now |
2021 pullback2021 | -3.75%May 2021 | 3d | 19d | 22dMay 2021 - Jun 2021 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ISVBF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -53.78% | -56.78% | +3.00% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -19.44% | -9.10% | -10.34% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -23.77% | -18.90% | -4.87% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -52.51% | -25.43% | -27.08% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -27.78% | -1.80% | -25.98% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -32.68% | -10.71% | -21.97% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 9.08% | 2.03% | +7.05% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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