- ISIN
- US4642873339
- CUSIP
- 464287333
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Nov 12, 2001
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Financials Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- S&P Global Financials Sector Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $580M
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Performance
IXG Performance Chart
iShares Global Financials ETF (IXG) is up 5.4% since the beginning of the year. IXG is currently trading at $126 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of IXG shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,873.
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Returns By Period
iShares Global Financials ETF (IXG) has returned 5.43% so far this year and 20.55% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, IXG has had an annualized return of 13.29%, just under the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 13.88%.
iShares Global Financials ETF
- 1D
- 0.54%
- 1M
- 4.22%
- YTD
- 5.43%
- 6M
- 4.86%
- 1Y
- 20.55%
- 3Y*
- 24.97%
- 5Y*
- 13.37%
- 10Y*
- 13.29%
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%
IXG Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 26, 2001, IXG's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.69%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.4 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +21.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -27.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, IXG closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 10, 2009 with a return of +13.9%, while the worst single day was Jan 20, 2009 at -14.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.77% | -1.59% | -4.83% | 6.84% | 0.12% | 4.43% | 5.43% | ||||||
| 2025 | 6.32% | 2.54% | -1.62% | 0.05% | 5.63% | 3.12% | 0.23% | 3.98% | 1.02% | -2.01% | 2.26% | 4.24% | 28.54% |
| 2024 | 1.25% | 3.75% | 4.96% | -3.52% | 5.05% | -1.47% | 5.92% | 3.86% | 1.06% | 0.33% | 7.20% | -4.54% | 25.69% |
| 2023 | 8.59% | -2.33% | -7.42% | 3.68% | -4.29% | 6.16% | 4.83% | -3.85% | -2.31% | -2.87% | 9.94% | 5.70% | 14.97% |
| 2022 | 1.57% | -3.10% | 0.82% | -9.00% | 3.24% | -10.03% | 4.50% | -2.87% | -8.12% | 9.23% | 9.86% | -3.03% | -8.97% |
| 2021 | -1.97% | 9.93% | 4.60% | 4.76% | 5.50% | -3.98% | -0.99% | 3.71% | -1.56% | 5.94% | -6.57% | 4.49% | 25.07% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares Global Financials ETF has an annualized alpha of -1.34%, beta of 1.11, and R2 of 0.72 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 26, 2001.
- This ETF participated in 117.90% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 111.71% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 1.11 and R2 of 0.72, 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
- -1.34%
- Beta
- 1.11
- R²
- 0.72
- Upside Capture
- 111.71%
- Downside Capture
- 117.90%
Expense Ratio
IXG has an expense ratio of 0.46%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
IXG ranks 41 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 Global Financials ETF (IXG) 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.
| IXG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.54 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.59 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.37 | -0.11 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.82 | 2.78 | -0.96 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.43 | 12.44 | -6.01 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares Global Financials ETF provided a 2.26% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.83 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.83 | $2.47 | $2.53 | $2.06 | $2.61 | $1.35 | $1.39 | $1.97 | $1.78 | $1.48 | $1.28 | $1.48 |
Dividend yield | 2.26% | 2.04% | 2.64% | 2.62% | 3.71% | 1.69% | 2.13% | 2.87% | 3.14% | 2.12% | 2.21% | 2.79% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares Global Financials 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 | $1.76 | $1.76 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.07 | $2.47 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.07 | $2.53 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.93 | $2.06 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.07 | $2.61 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.07 | $1.35 |
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 Financials 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 Financials ETF was 78.42%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 2223 trading sessions.
The current iShares Global Financials ETF drawdown is 0.22%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -78.42%Mar 2009 | 1y 9mo | 8y 10mo | 10y 7moJun 2007 - Jan 2018 |
COVID crash2020 | -43.47%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 11mo | 3y 19dJan 2018 - Feb 2021 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -33.08%Oct 2002 | 5mo 20d | 12mo 2d | 1y 5moApr 2002 - Oct 2003 |
Bear market2022 | -27.20%Oct 2022 | 8mo 4d | 1y 4mo | 2y 5dFeb 2022 - Feb 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -13.54%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 1mo | 2mo 18dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| IXG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -78.42% | -56.78% | -21.64% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.33% | -9.10% | -2.23% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.54% | -18.90% | +5.36% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -27.20% | -25.43% | -1.77% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -43.47% | -33.92% | -9.55% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.22% | -1.80% | +1.58% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -19.71% | -10.71% | -9.00% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.20% | 2.03% | +1.17% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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