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Issuer
iShares
Inception Date
Oct 5, 2004
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
iShares China Large-Cap Index
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Equity

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iShares China Large-Cap ETF (AU)

Performance

IZZ.AX Performance Chart

iShares China Large-Cap ETF (AU) (IZZ.AX) is down 12.4% since the beginning of the year. IZZ.AX is currently trading at A$50 per share. Investors who bought A$1,000 worth of IZZ.AX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth A$882.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

iShares China Large-Cap ETF (AU) (IZZ.AX) has returned -12.39% so far this year and -10.42% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, IZZ.AX has returned 2.32% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 14.27% annually.


iShares China Large-Cap ETF (AU)

1D
1.81%
1M
0.77%
6M
-15.98%
YTD
-12.39%
1Y
-10.42%
3Y*
7.30%
5Y*
-2.47%
10Y*
2.32%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
0.12%
1M
1.38%
6M
4.49%
YTD
5.58%
1Y
12.98%
3Y*
18.01%
5Y*
13.12%
10Y*
14.27%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

IZZ.AX Monthly Returns History

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 15, 2007, IZZ.AX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.26%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 22.2 years.

Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was Sep 2024 with a return of +21.8%, while the worst month was Sep 2008 at -21.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, IZZ.AX closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 19, 2008 with a return of +15.9%, while the worst single day was Jan 22, 2008 at -12.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-0.14%-8.18%-3.29%0.10%-3.61%-6.90%9.99%-12.39%
20256.83%8.32%-0.80%-6.52%4.13%2.28%4.31%1.81%5.27%-1.72%-1.55%-4.20%18.42%
2024-7.17%11.36%1.01%7.08%1.33%-1.69%0.78%-0.23%21.80%-0.54%-3.80%5.27%37.40%
20235.68%-6.70%5.43%-4.09%-6.59%3.31%11.39%-6.53%-1.90%-3.26%-5.49%-6.05%-15.59%
20223.36%-9.27%-7.89%-0.91%2.57%10.31%-11.75%2.87%-10.62%-16.24%20.25%9.00%-13.74%
20216.65%-2.50%-3.66%-1.55%-0.18%3.45%-11.65%0.72%-1.92%0.58%-0.94%-3.94%-14.93%

Benchmark Metrics

iShares China Large-Cap ETF (AU) has an annualized alpha of 3.29%, beta of 0.02, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 15, 2007.

  • This ETF participated in 38.60% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 17.42% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.02 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 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 0.00 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
3.29%
Beta
0.02
0.00
Upside Capture
17.42%
Downside Capture
38.60%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

IZZ.AX ranks 5 for risk / return — in the bottom 5% 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.


IZZ.AX Risk / Return Rank: 55
Overall Rank
IZZ.AX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 44
Sharpe Ratio Rank
IZZ.AX Sortino Ratio Rank: 44
Sortino Ratio Rank
IZZ.AX Omega Ratio Rank: 44
Omega Ratio Rank
IZZ.AX Calmar Ratio Rank: 66
Calmar Ratio Rank
IZZ.AX Martin Ratio Rank: 55
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares China Large-Cap ETF (AU) (IZZ.AX) 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.


IZZ.AXBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

-1.93

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

-2.65

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

0.91

1.24

-0.33

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

-0.41

1.11

-1.52

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

-0.83

3.10

-3.93

Dividends

Dividend History

iShares China Large-Cap ETF (AU) provided a 0.90% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of A$0.45 per share.


0.00%1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%A$0.00A$0.50A$1.00A$1.50A$2.00A$2.5020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
DividendA$0.45A$0.63A$0.10A$0.65A$1.14A$0.75A$1.45A$2.56A$1.27A$0.12A$0.27A$1.24

Dividend yield

0.90%1.11%0.20%1.81%2.66%1.46%2.39%4.11%2.24%0.21%0.56%2.55%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares China Large-Cap ETF (AU). The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.45A$0.45
2025A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.63A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.63
2024A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.10A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.10
2023A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.65A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.65
2022A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.29A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.85A$1.14
2021A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.25A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.00A$0.49A$0.75

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 China Large-Cap ETF (AU). 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 China Large-Cap ETF (AU) was 52.00%, occurring on Jan 22, 2024. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current iShares China Large-Cap ETF (AU) drawdown is 23.41%.


Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Related event

-52.00%Jan 2024
2y 11mo
5y 4moFeb 2021 - now
-47.82%Oct 2011
3y 9mo3y 4mo
7y 2moDec 2007 - Feb 2015
-38.75%Feb 2016
9mo 24d1y 11mo
2y 9moApr 2015 - Jan 2018
-15.85%Oct 2018
8mo 14d5mo 26d
1y 2moJan 2018 - Apr 2019
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-11.95%Dec 2007
8d2d
10dDec 2007 - Dec 2007
Financial crisis2007–2009

Drawdown Indicators


IZZ.AXBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-52.00%

-41.07%

-10.93%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-28.85%

-11.69%

-17.16%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-29.63%

-17.74%

-11.89%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-44.69%

-22.01%

-22.68%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-52.00%

-24.71%

-27.29%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-23.41%

-0.60%

-22.81%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-23.78%

-11.02%

-12.76%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

14.28%

4.20%

+10.08%

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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