- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Oct 5, 2004
- Category
- China Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- iShares China Large-Cap Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
Share Price Chart
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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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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%
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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.14% | -8.18% | -3.29% | 0.10% | -3.61% | -6.90% | 9.99% | -12.39% | |||||
| 2025 | 6.83% | 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% |
| 2023 | 5.68% | -6.70% | 5.43% | -4.09% | -6.59% | 3.31% | 11.39% | -6.53% | -1.90% | -3.26% | -5.49% | -6.05% | -15.59% |
| 2022 | 3.36% | -9.27% | -7.89% | -0.91% | 2.57% | 10.31% | -11.75% | 2.87% | -10.62% | -16.24% | 20.25% | 9.00% | -13.74% |
| 2021 | 6.65% | -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
- R²
- 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.
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.AX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | A$0.45 | A$0.63 | A$0.10 | A$0.65 | A$1.14 | A$0.75 | A$1.45 | A$2.56 | A$1.27 | A$0.12 | A$0.27 | A$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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.45 | A$0.45 | |||||
| 2025 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.63 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.63 |
| 2024 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.10 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.10 |
| 2023 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.65 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.65 |
| 2022 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.29 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.85 | A$1.14 |
| 2021 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.25 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.49 | A$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 9mo | 3y 4mo | 7y 2moDec 2007 - Feb 2015 | — |
-38.75%Feb 2016 | 9mo 24d | 1y 11mo | 2y 9moApr 2015 - Jan 2018 | — |
-15.85%Oct 2018 | 8mo 14d | 5mo 26d | 1y 2moJan 2018 - Apr 2019 | Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 |
-11.95%Dec 2007 | 8d | 2d | 10dDec 2007 - Dec 2007 | Financial crisis2007–2009 |
Drawdown Indicators
| IZZ.AX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest 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 DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -23.41% | -0.60% | -22.81% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -23.78% | -11.02% | -12.76% |
Ulcer IndexDepth 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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