- ISIN
- US4642887115
- CUSIP
- 464288711
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Sep 21, 2006
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Utilities Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- S&P Global Utilities Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
- Assets Under Management
- $320M
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Performance
JXI Performance Chart
iShares Global Utilities ETF (JXI) is up 7.7% since the beginning of the year. JXI is currently trading at $84 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of JXI shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,629.
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Returns By Period
iShares Global Utilities ETF (JXI) has returned 7.74% so far this year and 18.92% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, JXI has returned 9.45% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
iShares Global Utilities ETF
- 1D
- 0.44%
- 1M
- -1.14%
- YTD
- 7.74%
- 6M
- 8.86%
- 1Y
- 18.92%
- 3Y*
- 15.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.25%
- 10Y*
- 9.45%
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%
JXI Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 22, 2006, JXI's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.59%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.8 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Feb 2026 with a return of +9.5%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -14.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, JXI closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +15.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -11.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.70% | 9.51% | -3.34% | 2.78% | -5.28% | 0.82% | 7.74% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.33% | 2.31% | 2.87% | 3.29% | 3.09% | 1.79% | 1.74% | -0.10% | 3.58% | 3.00% | 2.33% | -2.79% | 25.91% |
| 2024 | -3.55% | -0.95% | 5.75% | 0.61% | 7.88% | -5.09% | 6.73% | 4.93% | 5.51% | -2.86% | 2.30% | -7.41% | 13.14% |
| 2023 | 0.08% | -4.59% | 5.19% | 3.31% | -5.34% | 2.78% | 1.27% | -5.41% | -5.72% | 0.90% | 6.61% | 2.60% | 0.63% |
| 2022 | -2.80% | -1.07% | 5.81% | -4.27% | 3.45% | -6.58% | 4.91% | -1.63% | -11.72% | 3.46% | 8.45% | -0.41% | -4.17% |
| 2021 | -1.02% | -5.98% | 8.28% | 3.10% | -0.21% | -3.27% | 3.04% | 3.76% | -7.39% | 5.11% | -2.20% | 8.64% | 10.88% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares Global Utilities ETF has an annualized alpha of 0.06%, beta of 0.73, and R2 of 0.57 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 22, 2006.
- This ETF participated in 68.69% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 60.72% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 0.06%
- Beta
- 0.73
- R²
- 0.57
- Upside Capture
- 60.72%
- Downside Capture
- 68.69%
Expense Ratio
JXI has an expense ratio of 0.46%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
JXI ranks 43 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 Utilities ETF (JXI) 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.
| JXI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.57 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.79 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.37 | -0.11 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.35 | 2.78 | -0.43 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.80 | 12.44 | -5.64 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares Global Utilities ETF provided a 2.45% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.05 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.05 | $2.01 | $1.94 | $2.09 | $1.89 | $1.80 | $1.59 | $2.01 | $1.55 | $1.79 | $2.13 | $1.66 |
Dividend yield | 2.45% | 2.56% | 3.02% | 3.58% | 3.13% | 2.78% | 2.65% | 3.43% | 3.16% | 3.62% | 4.77% | 3.78% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares Global Utilities 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 | $1.13 | $1.13 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.92 | $2.01 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.99 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.95 | $1.94 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.96 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.14 | $2.09 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.85 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.04 | $1.89 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.98 | $1.80 |
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 Utilities 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 Utilities ETF was 50.23%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 2065 trading sessions.
The current iShares Global Utilities ETF drawdown is 5.21%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -50.23%Mar 2009 | 1y 3mo | 8y 2mo | 9y 5moDec 2007 - May 2017 |
COVID crash2020 | -34.20%Mar 2020 | 1mo 3d | 1y 23d | 1y 1moFeb 2020 - Apr 2021 |
Bear market2022 | -22.45%Oct 2022 | 6mo 4d | 1y 7mo | 2y 29dApr 2022 - May 2024 |
2018 correction2018 | -12.66%Feb 2018 | 4mo 29d | 9mo 28d | 1y 2moSep 2017 - Dec 2018 |
2025 correction2025 | -10.44%Jan 2025 | 2mo 28d | 2mo 20d | 5mo 18dOct 2024 - Apr 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| JXI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -50.23% | -56.78% | +6.55% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.09% | -9.10% | +1.01% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -16.29% | -18.90% | +2.61% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.45% | -25.43% | +2.98% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.20% | -33.92% | -0.28% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -5.21% | -1.80% | -3.41% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -12.80% | -10.71% | -2.09% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.79% | 2.03% | +0.76% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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