- ISIN
- US4642882652
- CUSIP
- 464288265
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Dec 10, 2007
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Large Cap Growth Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- MSCI Kokusai Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $248M
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Performance
TOK Performance Chart
iShares MSCI Kokusai ETF (TOK) is up 7.8% since the beginning of the year. TOK is currently trading at $148 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of TOK shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,729.
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Returns By Period
iShares MSCI Kokusai ETF (TOK) has returned 7.75% so far this year and 22.54% over the past 12 months. Over the last decade, TOK has posted an annualized return of 13.73%, slightly higher than the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 13.71%.
iShares MSCI Kokusai ETF
- 1D
- -1.13%
- 1M
- -0.88%
- YTD
- 7.75%
- 6M
- 7.00%
- 1Y
- 22.54%
- 3Y*
- 19.77%
- 5Y*
- 11.57%
- 10Y*
- 13.73%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
TOK Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 12, 2007, TOK's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.80%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.2 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +11.9%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -18.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, TOK closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 24, 2008 with a return of +14.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.43% | 0.71% | -5.58% | 9.39% | 4.41% | -2.19% | 7.75% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.99% | -0.21% | -4.40% | 0.33% | 6.17% | 4.53% | 1.03% | 2.64% | 3.32% | 1.91% | 0.20% | 0.94% | 20.83% |
| 2024 | 0.95% | 4.51% | 3.18% | -3.75% | 4.73% | 2.25% | 1.62% | 2.45% | 1.91% | -1.35% | 4.72% | -2.83% | 19.52% |
| 2023 | 7.70% | -2.28% | 3.20% | 1.26% | -0.94% | 6.23% | 2.98% | -2.09% | -4.59% | -2.99% | 9.98% | 5.03% | 24.76% |
| 2022 | -5.07% | -2.83% | 3.27% | -8.70% | 0.07% | -8.43% | 7.84% | -3.99% | -9.32% | 6.78% | 7.95% | -4.85% | -17.93% |
| 2021 | -1.07% | 3.22% | 3.39% | 4.95% | 1.61% | 1.59% | 2.27% | 2.37% | -4.68% | 6.49% | -2.27% | 4.24% | 23.84% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares MSCI Kokusai ETF has an annualized alpha of 1.12%, beta of 0.85, and R2 of 0.72 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 12, 2007.
- With beta of 0.85 and R2 of 0.72, 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
- 1.12%
- Beta
- 0.85
- R²
- 0.72
- Upside Capture
- 99.99%
- Downside Capture
- 102.21%
Expense Ratio
TOK has an expense ratio of 0.25%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
TOK ranks 58 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 iShares MSCI Kokusai ETF (TOK) 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.
| TOK | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.03 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.10 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.32 | 0.00 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.50 | 2.46 | +0.04 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.15 | 10.92 | +0.23 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares MSCI Kokusai ETF provided a 1.33% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.97 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.97 | $1.90 | $1.92 | $1.92 | $2.86 | $1.69 | $1.27 | $1.57 | $1.59 | $1.68 | $1.39 | $1.56 |
Dividend yield | 1.33% | 1.37% | 1.66% | 1.95% | 3.55% | 1.66% | 1.52% | 2.12% | 2.74% | 2.60% | 2.56% | 3.02% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares MSCI Kokusai 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 | $1.01 | $1.01 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.93 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.97 | $1.90 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.93 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.99 | $1.92 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.87 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.05 | $1.92 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $2.86 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.95 | $1.69 |
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 Kokusai 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 MSCI Kokusai ETF was 56.18%, occurring on Mar 6, 2009. Recovery took 978 trading sessions.
The current iShares MSCI Kokusai ETF drawdown is 2.61%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -56.18%Mar 2009 | 1y 2mo | 3y 10mo | 5y 1moDec 2007 - Jan 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -34.82%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 5mo 4d | 6mo 13dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -25.86%Oct 2022 | 9mo 10d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -18.41%Dec 2018 | 3mo 4d | 4mo 3d | 7mo 7dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2016 correction2016 | -17.58%Feb 2016 | 8mo 25d | 10mo | 1y 6moMay 2015 - Dec 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| TOK | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -56.18% | -56.78% | +0.60% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.07% | -9.10% | +0.03% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -16.23% | -18.90% | +2.67% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.86% | -25.43% | -0.43% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.82% | -33.92% | -0.90% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.61% | -3.21% | +0.60% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.50% | -10.71% | +2.21% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.03% | 2.04% | -0.01% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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