- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Nov 3, 2006
- Category
- Global Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- iShares MSCI Turkey UCITS ETF USD (Dist)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
Share Price Chart
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Performance
ITKY.L Performance Chart
iShares MSCI Turkey UCITS ETF USD (Dist) (ITKY.L) is up 17.2% since the beginning of the year. ITKY.L is currently trading at £16 per share. Investors who bought £1,000 worth of ITKY.L shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth £2,148.
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Returns By Period
iShares MSCI Turkey UCITS ETF USD (Dist) (ITKY.L) has returned 17.18% so far this year and 20.32% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ITKY.L has returned 0.92% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.06% annually.
iShares MSCI Turkey UCITS ETF USD (Dist)
- 1D
- 1.42%
- 1M
- -4.35%
- 6M
- 5.13%
- YTD
- 17.18%
- 1Y
- 20.32%
- 3Y*
- 10.38%
- 5Y*
- 16.52%
- 10Y*
- 0.92%
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%
ITKY.L Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 6, 2006, ITKY.L's average daily return is +0.16%, while the average monthly return is +0.95%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.1 years.
Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Aug 2008 with a return of +81.7%, while the worst month was Sep 2008 at -52.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, ITKY.L closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 28, 2008 with a return of +99.9%, while the worst single day was Oct 6, 2008 at -51.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20.44% | 0.97% | -5.32% | 8.28% | -9.11% | 3.92% | -0.48% | 17.18% | |||||
| 2025 | 1.00% | -5.30% | -9.03% | -10.12% | -1.21% | 9.19% | 9.03% | 0.80% | -0.12% | -1.77% | -3.64% | 2.28% | -10.34% |
| 2024 | 10.02% | 3.63% | 0.08% | 15.92% | 4.19% | 0.58% | -2.86% | -11.53% | -3.76% | -5.91% | 9.34% | 1.55% | 19.76% |
| 2023 | -10.86% | 6.92% | -9.03% | -4.52% | -2.91% | -5.89% | 17.48% | 9.38% | 6.84% | -12.12% | 3.27% | -6.59% | -11.97% |
| 2022 | 4.80% | -1.61% | 9.96% | 12.26% | -6.86% | -7.35% | -0.81% | 26.37% | 0.52% | 20.29% | 17.78% | 8.22% | 112.20% |
| 2021 | -3.94% | -3.49% | -14.21% | 0.33% | -1.92% | -0.47% | 5.91% | 9.97% | -10.33% | -2.37% | -10.16% | 2.32% | -27.00% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares MSCI Turkey UCITS ETF USD (Dist) has an annualized alpha of 36.12%, beta of 0.73, and R2 of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 06, 2006.
- This ETF participated in 117.08% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 73.17% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- 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
- 36.12%
- Beta
- 0.73
- R²
- 0.02
- Upside Capture
- 73.17%
- Downside Capture
- 117.08%
Expense Ratio
ITKY.L has an expense ratio of 0.74%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ITKY.L ranks 30 for risk / return — below 30% of ETFs 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI Turkey UCITS ETF USD (Dist) (ITKY.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.
| ITKY.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.85 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.93 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.16 | 1.31 | -0.15 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.56 | 2.50 | -0.94 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.68 | 9.11 | -5.42 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares MSCI Turkey UCITS ETF USD (Dist) provided a 1.85% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of £0.30 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | £0.30 | £0.25 | £0.39 | £0.44 | £0.31 | £0.29 | £0.07 | £0.32 | £0.56 | £0.41 | £0.31 | £0.40 |
Dividend yield | 1.85% | 1.78% | 2.44% | 3.21% | 1.94% | 3.67% | 0.64% | 2.52% | 4.59% | 1.97% | 1.83% | 2.49% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares MSCI Turkey 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 | £0.21 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.21 | |||||
| 2025 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.16 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.09 | £0.00 | £0.25 |
| 2024 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.30 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.09 | £0.00 | £0.39 |
| 2023 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.35 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.09 | £0.00 | £0.44 |
| 2022 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.28 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.03 | £0.00 | £0.31 |
| 2021 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.23 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.05 | £0.00 | £0.29 |
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 Turkey 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 Turkey UCITS ETF USD (Dist) was 75.60%, occurring on Dec 20, 2021. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current iShares MSCI Turkey UCITS ETF USD (Dist) drawdown is 31.42%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-75.60%Dec 2021 | 8y 7mo | — | 13y 1moMay 2013 - now | — |
-75.49%Nov 2008 | 3mo 3d | 4y 6mo | 4y 9moAug 2008 - May 2013 | Financial crisis2007–2009 |
-60.87%Jul 2008 | 2mo 5d | 1mo 13d | 3mo 18dApr 2008 - Aug 2008 | Financial crisis2007–2009 |
-50.34%Apr 2008 | 1d | 11d | 12dApr 2008 - Apr 2008 | Financial crisis2007–2009 |
-38.62%Mar 2008 | 5mo 21d | 15d | 6mo 6dOct 2007 - Apr 2008 | Financial crisis2007–2009 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ITKY.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -75.60% | -37.07% | -38.53% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.15% | -8.03% | -6.12% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -36.43% | -22.15% | -14.28% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -36.43% | -22.15% | -14.28% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -68.75% | -26.01% | -42.74% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -31.42% | -1.42% | -30.00% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -41.38% | -5.29% | -36.09% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.99% | 2.20% | +3.79% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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