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iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Jun ETF (MAXJ)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

CUSIP
46438G612
Issuer
iShares
Inception Date
Jun 28, 2024
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
No Index (Active)
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Equity
Asset Class Size
Large-Cap
Asset Class Style
Blend

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Jun ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Jun ETF (MAXJ) has returned -0.12% so far this year and 10.29% over the past 12 months.


iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Jun ETF

1D
0.66%
1M
-0.74%
YTD
-0.12%
6M
1.41%
1Y
10.29%
3Y*
5Y*
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 1, 2024, MAXJ's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.62%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 9.3 years.

Historically, 71% of months were positive and 29% were negative. The best month was May 2025 with a return of +3.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2025 at -2.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, MAXJ closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +1.9%, while the worst single day was Apr 3, 2025 at -2.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.52%0.11%-0.74%-0.12%
20251.15%-0.21%-2.24%-0.43%3.80%3.21%0.42%0.85%0.68%0.48%0.37%0.67%8.97%
20240.52%1.66%0.93%-0.31%1.82%-0.13%4.55%

Benchmark Metrics

iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Jun ETF has an annualized alpha of 4.41%, beta of 0.28, and R² of 0.76 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 02, 2024.

  • This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (41.80%) than losses (20.68%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 4.41% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.28 indicates this ETF moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.

Alpha
4.41%
Beta
0.28
0.76
Upside Capture
41.80%
Downside Capture
20.68%

Expense Ratio

MAXJ has an expense ratio of 0.50%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

MAXJ ranks 90 for risk / return — in the top 90% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.


MAXJ Risk / Return Rank: 9090
Overall Rank
MAXJ Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8787
Sharpe Ratio Rank
MAXJ Sortino Ratio Rank: 9090
Sortino Ratio Rank
MAXJ Omega Ratio Rank: 9595
Omega Ratio Rank
MAXJ Calmar Ratio Rank: 8686
Calmar Ratio Rank
MAXJ Martin Ratio Rank: 9393
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 Large Cap Max Buffer Jun ETF (MAXJ) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


MAXJBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.83

0.90

+0.93

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.65

1.39

+1.26

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.48

1.21

+0.27

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.76

1.40

+1.36

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

14.07

6.61

+7.47

Explore MAXJ risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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Dividends

Dividend History

iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Jun ETF provided a 1.01% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.28 per share.


0.80%0.85%0.90%0.95%1.00%$0.00$0.05$0.10$0.15$0.20$0.25$0.3020242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024
Dividend$0.28$0.28$0.21

Dividend yield

1.01%1.01%0.81%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Jun ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.28$0.28
2024$0.21$0.21

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 Large Cap Max Buffer Jun 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 Large Cap Max Buffer Jun ETF was 6.35%, occurring on Apr 4, 2025. Recovery took 29 trading sessions.

The current iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Jun ETF drawdown is 1.06%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-6.35%Feb 20, 202532Apr 4, 202529May 16, 202561
-1.76%Jul 17, 202416Aug 7, 20246Aug 15, 202422
-1.7%Feb 26, 202623Mar 30, 2026
-1.51%Sep 3, 20244Sep 6, 20245Sep 13, 20249
-1.4%May 20, 20254May 23, 20255Jun 2, 20259

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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