- ISIN
- US09290C5094
- CUSIP
- 09290C509
- Issuer
- BlackRock
- Inception Date
- Apr 6, 2021
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- ESG, Sustainable
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $1B
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Performance
LCTU Performance Chart
BlackRock U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF (LCTU) is up 8.0% since the beginning of the year. LCTU is currently trading at $80 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of LCTU shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,766.
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Returns By Period
BlackRock U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF (LCTU) has returned 7.96% so far this year and 24.65% over the past 12 months.
BlackRock U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF
- 1D
- -0.34%
- 1M
- 0.39%
- YTD
- 7.96%
- 6M
- 7.31%
- 1Y
- 24.65%
- 3Y*
- 20.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.05%
- 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%
LCTU Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 8, 2021, LCTU's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.08%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.4 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Jul 2022 with a return of +9.8%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -9.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, LCTU closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.7%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.83% | -0.86% | -5.09% | 9.57% | 5.09% | -1.18% | 7.96% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.01% | -1.89% | -6.12% | -0.51% | 6.53% | 4.99% | 2.41% | 2.15% | 3.40% | 2.45% | -0.24% | 0.21% | 16.96% |
| 2024 | 1.38% | 5.22% | 3.14% | -4.35% | 4.70% | 3.62% | 1.23% | 2.61% | 2.08% | -1.07% | 6.14% | -2.45% | 24.00% |
| 2023 | 6.48% | -2.35% | 3.00% | 1.13% | 0.26% | 6.82% | 3.58% | -1.76% | -4.86% | -2.72% | 9.26% | 5.04% | 25.38% |
| 2022 | -5.57% | -3.70% | 3.54% | -9.00% | -0.11% | -8.87% | 9.81% | -3.85% | -9.10% | 7.84% | 5.62% | -6.18% | -20.02% |
| 2021 | 2.40% | 1.14% | 2.48% | 2.12% | 2.96% | -4.31% | 7.14% | -1.42% | 4.39% | 17.74% |
Benchmark Metrics
BlackRock U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF has an annualized alpha of 0.10%, beta of 1.01, and R2 of 0.99 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 08, 2021.
- With beta of 1.01 and R2 of 0.99, 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
- 0.10%
- Beta
- 1.01
- R²
- 0.99
- Upside Capture
- 102.45%
- Downside Capture
- 101.79%
Expense Ratio
LCTU has an expense ratio of 0.15%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
LCTU ranks 59 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 U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF (LCTU) 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.
| LCTU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.09 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.10 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.37 | -0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.64 | 2.78 | -0.14 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.44 | 12.44 | -1.00 |
Dividends
Dividend History
BlackRock U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF provided a 0.97% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.77 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.77 | $0.75 | $0.81 | $0.76 | $0.69 | $1.19 |
Dividend yield | 0.97% | 1.02% | 1.27% | 1.46% | 1.63% | 2.20% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BlackRock 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 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.34 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.75 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.81 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.76 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.69 |
| 2021 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.93 | $1.19 |
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 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 U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF was 25.93%, occurring on Oct 12, 2022. Recovery took 318 trading sessions.
The current BlackRock U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF drawdown is 1.72%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -25.93%Oct 2022 | 9mo 10d | 1y 3mo | 2y 14dJan 2022 - Jan 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -19.83%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 2mo 20d | 4mo 7dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -9.38%Mar 2026 | 2mo 16d | 17d | 3mo 3dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -8.75%Aug 2024 | 19d | 25d | 1mo 14dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
2024 pullback2024 | -5.61%Apr 2024 | 18d | 26d | 1mo 14dApr 2024 - May 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| LCTU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -25.93% | -56.78% | +30.85% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.38% | -9.10% | -0.28% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -19.83% | -18.90% | -0.93% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.93% | -25.43% | -0.50% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.72% | -1.80% | +0.08% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.28% | -10.71% | +4.43% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.16% | 2.03% | +0.13% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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