- ISIN
- US09290C6084
- CUSIP
- 09290C608
- Issuer
- BlackRock
- Inception Date
- Apr 8, 2021
- Region
- Global ex-U.S. (Broad)
- Category
- Alternative Energy Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Assets Under Management
- $260M
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Performance
LCTD Performance Chart
BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF (LCTD) is up 7.7% since the beginning of the year. LCTD is currently trading at $58 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of LCTD shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,428.
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Returns By Period
BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF (LCTD) has returned 7.66% so far this year and 22.12% over the past 12 months.
BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF
- 1D
- 0.05%
- 1M
- 0.97%
- YTD
- 7.66%
- 6M
- 7.73%
- 1Y
- 22.12%
- 3Y*
- 15.68%
- 5Y*
- 7.39%
- 10Y*
- —
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%
LCTD Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 8, 2021, LCTD's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.73%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.9 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +12.8%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -9.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, LCTD closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.1%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -6.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.37% | 5.03% | -7.73% | 5.13% | 0.58% | 0.66% | 7.66% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.62% | 1.94% | -0.48% | 3.98% | 4.88% | 2.95% | -1.88% | 4.46% | 2.23% | 1.37% | 0.39% | 2.64% | 30.42% |
| 2024 | -0.59% | 2.28% | 2.73% | -2.62% | 4.48% | -1.76% | 2.63% | 3.99% | 1.79% | -5.80% | -0.23% | -3.24% | 3.14% |
| 2023 | 8.85% | -3.06% | 2.56% | 2.89% | -3.83% | 4.67% | 2.36% | -3.76% | -3.78% | -3.81% | 8.81% | 5.32% | 17.10% |
| 2022 | -3.50% | -2.96% | 0.61% | -6.96% | 1.94% | -9.11% | 5.06% | -5.81% | -9.73% | 5.31% | 12.81% | -2.71% | -16.16% |
| 2021 | 0.84% | 3.88% | -0.92% | 0.37% | 1.05% | -3.72% | 3.94% | -5.06% | 4.48% | 4.48% |
Benchmark Metrics
BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF has an annualized alpha of -1.14%, beta of 0.77, and R2 of 0.65 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 08, 2021.
- This ETF participated in 85.79% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 71.37% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- -1.14%
- Beta
- 0.77
- R²
- 0.65
- Upside Capture
- 71.37%
- Downside Capture
- 85.79%
Expense Ratio
LCTD has an expense ratio of 0.20%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
LCTD 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 BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF (LCTD) 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.
| LCTD | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.54 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.62 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.37 | -0.10 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.03 | 2.78 | -0.75 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.16 | 12.44 | -5.28 |
Dividends
Dividend History
BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF provided a 3.37% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.95 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.95 | $1.97 | $1.63 | $1.38 | $1.36 | $1.05 |
Dividend yield | 3.37% | 3.61% | 3.74% | 3.16% | 3.52% | 2.20% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness 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 | $0.96 | $0.96 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.98 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.00 | $1.97 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.89 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $1.63 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | $1.38 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $1.36 |
| 2021 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $1.05 |
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 BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness 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 BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF was 29.82%, occurring on Oct 12, 2022. Recovery took 355 trading sessions.
The current BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF drawdown is 2.02%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -29.82%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | 1y 5mo | 2y 6moSep 2021 - Mar 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -13.59%Apr 2025 | 6mo 13d | 24d | 7mo 7dSep 2024 - May 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -10.92%Mar 2026 | 21d | — | 3mo 26dFeb 2026 - now |
2024 pullback2024 | -7.51%Aug 2024 | 21d | 14d | 1mo 5dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
2025 pullback2025 | -5.57%Nov 2025 | 7d | 21d | 28dNov 2025 - Dec 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| LCTD | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -29.82% | -56.78% | +26.96% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.92% | -9.10% | -1.82% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.59% | -18.90% | +5.31% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.82% | -25.43% | -4.39% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.02% | -1.80% | -0.22% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.76% | -10.71% | +3.95% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.10% | 2.03% | +1.07% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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