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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares MSCI EAFE International Index Fund, 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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Returns By Period
iShares MSCI EAFE International Index Fund (MDIIX) has returned -1.98% so far this year and 19.23% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MDIIX has returned 8.27% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.
iShares MSCI EAFE International Index Fund
- 1D
- 0.37%
- 1M
- -10.85%
- YTD
- -1.98%
- 6M
- 2.27%
- 1Y
- 19.23%
- 3Y*
- 13.10%
- 5Y*
- 7.63%
- 10Y*
- 8.27%
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%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 8, 1997, MDIIX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.55%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 10.5 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% | -10.85% | -1.98% | |||||||||
| 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 0.23%, beta of 0.73, and R² of 0.56 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 09, 1997.
- This fund participated in 97.91% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 87.51% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 0.23%
- Beta
- 0.73
- R²
- 0.56
- Upside Capture
- 87.51%
- Downside Capture
- 97.91%
Expense Ratio
MDIIX has an expense ratio of 0.35%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MDIIX ranks 57 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. 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 MSCI EAFE International Index Fund (MDIIX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| MDIIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.08 | 0.90 | +0.18 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.51 | 1.39 | +0.13 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.21 | +0.01 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.51 | 1.40 | +0.11 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.76 | 6.61 | -0.84 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Explore MDIIX risk-adjusted metrics in detail
Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares MSCI EAFE International Index Fund provided a 3.56% 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 | 3.56% | 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 | |||||||||
| 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.
The current iShares MSCI EAFE International Index Fund drawdown is 10.89%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -61.26% | Nov 1, 2007 | 339 | Mar 9, 2009 | 2103 | Jul 14, 2017 | 2442 |
| -55.19% | Mar 30, 2000 | 739 | Mar 12, 2003 | 710 | Jan 4, 2006 | 1449 |
| -34.34% | Jan 29, 2018 | 541 | Mar 23, 2020 | 170 | Nov 20, 2020 | 711 |
| -29.43% | Sep 8, 2021 | 267 | Sep 27, 2022 | 350 | Feb 20, 2024 | 617 |
| -24.58% | Jul 21, 1998 | 54 | Oct 5, 1998 | 127 | Apr 8, 1999 | 181 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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