- ISIN
- US4642873412
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Nov 16, 2001
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Energy Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- S&P Global Energy Sector Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
- Assets Under Management
- $3B
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Performance
IXC Performance Chart
iShares Global Energy ETF (IXC) is up 32.2% since the beginning of the year. IXC is currently trading at $55 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of IXC shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,451.
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Returns By Period
iShares Global Energy ETF (IXC) has returned 32.22% so far this year and 48.10% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, IXC has returned 10.29% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
iShares Global Energy ETF
- 1D
- 0.87%
- 1M
- -1.75%
- YTD
- 32.22%
- 6M
- 30.00%
- 1Y
- 48.10%
- 3Y*
- 18.84%
- 5Y*
- 19.64%
- 10Y*
- 10.29%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
IXC Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 16, 2001, IXC's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.89%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.5 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +28.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -30.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.
On a daily basis, IXC closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +17.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 9, 2020 at -19.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13.05% | 9.30% | 11.19% | -1.39% | -6.16% | 4.00% | 32.22% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.38% | 2.69% | 4.81% | -11.79% | 2.21% | 5.37% | 2.37% | 4.35% | -0.52% | -0.10% | 2.92% | -0.35% | 13.98% |
| 2024 | -0.84% | 1.73% | 8.87% | 0.42% | 0.86% | -2.49% | 1.52% | -0.45% | -3.50% | -0.07% | 4.40% | -7.60% | 1.95% |
| 2023 | 3.15% | -4.95% | -1.23% | 4.13% | -9.72% | 6.90% | 6.23% | 1.75% | 2.56% | -4.17% | 0.53% | -0.02% | 3.92% |
| 2022 | 16.47% | 4.87% | 7.59% | -1.85% | 13.95% | -14.68% | 7.00% | 1.79% | -9.67% | 20.19% | 3.32% | -3.06% | 48.51% |
| 2021 | 2.86% | 15.37% | 2.28% | 0.28% | 5.78% | 3.28% | -6.62% | -0.81% | 9.01% | 8.19% | -6.37% | 3.57% | 40.88% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares Global Energy ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.29%, beta of 0.99, and R2 of 0.50 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 19, 2001.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (92.21%) than losses (89.99%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.29% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.99 and R2 of 0.50, 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
- 2.29%
- Beta
- 0.99
- R²
- 0.50
- Upside Capture
- 92.21%
- Downside Capture
- 89.99%
Expense Ratio
IXC has an expense ratio of 0.46%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
IXC ranks 78 for risk / return — better than 78% 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 Global Energy ETF (IXC) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| IXC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.34 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.18 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.42 | 1.41 | +0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 5.00 | 2.93 | +2.07 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 15.10 | 13.52 | +1.58 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares Global Energy ETF provided a 2.79% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.54 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.54 | $1.54 | $1.74 | $1.35 | $1.86 | $1.10 | $0.99 | $2.16 | $1.03 | $1.08 | $1.00 | $1.06 |
Dividend yield | 2.79% | 3.68% | 4.56% | 3.45% | 4.76% | 3.98% | 4.86% | 7.00% | 3.51% | 3.05% | 2.86% | 3.77% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares Global Energy 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.85 | $1.54 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.84 | $1.74 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $1.35 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.10 | $1.86 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $1.10 |
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 Global Energy 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 Global Energy ETF was 67.88%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 510 trading sessions.
The current iShares Global Energy ETF drawdown is 4.84%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -67.88%Mar 2020 | 5y 8mo | 2y 7d | 7y 9moJun 2014 - Mar 2022 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -55.81%Mar 2009 | 9mo 15d | 5y 2mo | 5y 11moMay 2008 - May 2014 |
Bear market2022 | -24.93%Jul 2022 | 1mo 5d | 4mo 4d | 5mo 9dJun 2022 - Nov 2022 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -24.11%Jul 2002 | 3mo 20d | 1y 4mo | 1y 8moApr 2002 - Dec 2003 |
2025 selloff2025 | -19.06%Apr 2025 | 12mo 2d | 5mo 19d | 1y 5moApr 2024 - Sep 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| IXC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -67.88% | -56.78% | -11.10% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.66% | -9.10% | -0.56% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -19.06% | -18.90% | -0.16% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -24.93% | -25.43% | +0.50% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -64.16% | -33.92% | -30.24% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.84% | -0.74% | -4.10% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -17.48% | -10.72% | -6.76% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.20% | 1.97% | +1.23% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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