- CUSIP
- 09253F309
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Apr 9, 1997
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Index Tracked
- MSCI EAFE Index (Net)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
MDIIX Performance Chart
iShares MSCI EAFE International Index Fund (MDIIX) is up 10.5% since the beginning of the year. MDIIX is currently trading at $21 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MDIIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,552.
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Returns By Period
iShares MSCI EAFE International Index Fund (MDIIX) has returned 10.52% so far this year and 25.09% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MDIIX has returned 9.34% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
iShares MSCI EAFE International Index Fund
- 1D
- 0.81%
- 1M
- 1.97%
- YTD
- 10.52%
- 6M
- 10.93%
- 1Y
- 25.09%
- 3Y*
- 16.04%
- 5Y*
- 9.19%
- 10Y*
- 9.34%
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%
MDIIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 8, 1997, MDIIX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.58%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.0 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +14.9%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -20.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, MDIIX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 28, 2008 with a return of +11.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -10.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.05% | 4.66% | -8.15% | 5.78% | 2.44% | 1.00% | 10.52% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.89% | 3.09% | -0.12% | 3.98% | 4.59% | 2.53% | -2.52% | 4.73% | 2.42% | 0.94% | 0.68% | 2.66% | 31.36% |
| 2024 | -0.46% | 2.86% | 3.30% | -3.20% | 5.18% | -2.16% | 2.90% | 3.43% | 0.71% | -5.53% | -0.25% | -2.89% | 3.36% |
| 2023 | 8.59% | -3.08% | 3.18% | 2.73% | -3.95% | 4.47% | 2.75% | -3.97% | -3.51% | -3.14% | 8.55% | 5.36% | 18.04% |
| 2022 | -3.81% | -3.04% | -0.14% | -6.42% | 1.90% | -8.95% | 5.13% | -5.84% | -9.38% | 5.88% | 13.67% | -1.86% | -14.33% |
| 2021 | -1.37% | 2.43% | 2.38% | 2.92% | 3.67% | -1.43% | 0.81% | 1.50% | -3.27% | 3.00% | -4.46% | 4.75% | 10.98% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares MSCI EAFE International Index Fund has an annualized alpha of 0.19%, beta of 0.73, and R2 of 0.56 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 08, 1997.
- This fund participated in 97.55% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 86.56% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 0.19%
- Beta
- 0.73
- R²
- 0.56
- Upside Capture
- 86.56%
- Downside Capture
- 97.55%
Expense Ratio
MDIIX has an expense ratio of 0.35%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MDIIX ranks 35 for risk / return — below 35% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI EAFE International Index Fund (MDIIX) 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.
| MDIIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.47 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.52 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.37 | -0.09 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.14 | 2.78 | -0.64 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.97 | 12.44 | -4.47 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares MSCI EAFE International Index Fund provided a 3.16% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.67 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.67 | $0.67 | $0.48 | $0.44 | $0.33 | $0.44 | $0.25 | $0.42 | $0.50 | $0.31 | $0.30 | $0.23 |
Dividend yield | 3.16% | 3.49% | 3.15% | 2.94% | 2.52% | 2.78% | 1.72% | 3.05% | 4.24% | 2.21% | 2.60% | 1.94% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares MSCI EAFE International Index Fund. 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 | $0.00 | $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 | $0.67 | $0.67 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.48 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.44 |
| 2022 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.33 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.44 |
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 MSCI EAFE International Index Fund. 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 MSCI EAFE International Index Fund was 61.26%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 2103 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -61.26%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 8y 4mo | 9y 8moNov 2007 - Jul 2017 |
2003 bear market2003 | -55.19%Mar 2003 | 2y 11mo | 2y 9mo | 5y 9moMar 2000 - Jan 2006 |
COVID crash2020 | -34.34%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 8mo 2d | 2y 9moJan 2018 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -29.43%Sep 2022 | 1y 19d | 1y 4mo | 2y 5moSep 2021 - Feb 2024 |
1998 bear market1998 | -24.58%Oct 1998 | 2mo 16d | 6mo 5d | 8mo 21dJul 1998 - Apr 1999 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MDIIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -61.26% | -56.78% | -4.48% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.32% | -9.10% | -2.22% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.67% | -18.90% | +5.23% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.43% | -25.43% | -4.00% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.34% | -33.92% | -0.42% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -15.54% | -10.71% | -4.83% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.03% | 2.03% | +1.00% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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