- ISIN
- US4642863926
- CUSIP
- 464286392
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Jan 10, 2012
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Global Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- MSCI World Index (Net)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $8B
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Performance
URTH Performance Chart
iShares MSCI World ETF (URTH) is up 8.9% since the beginning of the year. URTH is currently trading at $201 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of URTH shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,759.
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Returns By Period
iShares MSCI World ETF (URTH) has returned 8.92% so far this year and 24.65% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, URTH has had an annualized return of 13.31%, just under the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 13.61%.
iShares MSCI World ETF
- 1D
- -1.04%
- 1M
- 1.04%
- YTD
- 8.92%
- 6M
- 11.00%
- 1Y
- 24.65%
- 3Y*
- 19.17%
- 5Y*
- 11.96%
- 10Y*
- 13.31%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.21%
- 1M
- 0.23%
- YTD
- 8.39%
- 6M
- 10.39%
- 1Y
- 24.03%
- 3Y*
- 18.94%
- 5Y*
- 12.24%
- 10Y*
- 13.61%
URTH Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 12, 2012, URTH's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.04%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.6 years.
Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +12.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -13.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, URTH closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.1%, 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 | 2.08% | 0.64% | -5.67% | 9.18% | 4.26% | -1.27% | 8.92% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.32% | -0.41% | -4.26% | 0.72% | 5.85% | 4.52% | 1.02% | 2.79% | 3.23% | 1.91% | 0.34% | 0.87% | 21.36% |
| 2024 | 0.89% | 4.53% | 3.30% | -3.96% | 4.70% | 2.05% | 1.68% | 2.81% | 1.77% | -2.03% | 4.82% | -2.84% | 18.66% |
| 2023 | 7.10% | -2.59% | 3.24% | 1.80% | -0.99% | 6.01% | 3.23% | -2.21% | -4.40% | -2.55% | 9.11% | 4.96% | 23.95% |
| 2022 | -5.17% | -2.91% | 2.87% | -8.38% | 0.44% | -8.59% | 8.13% | -4.58% | -9.37% | 7.47% | 7.47% | -4.67% | -17.97% |
| 2021 | -0.82% | 2.49% | 3.69% | 4.32% | 1.61% | 1.57% | 1.79% | 2.48% | -4.21% | 5.84% | -2.05% | 4.01% | 22.27% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares MSCI World ETF has an annualized alpha of 0.73%, beta of 0.91, and R2 of 0.79 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 12, 2012.
- With beta of 0.91 and R2 of 0.79, 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
- 0.73%
- Beta
- 0.91
- R²
- 0.79
- Upside Capture
- 96.85%
- Downside Capture
- 99.58%
Expense Ratio
URTH has an expense ratio of 0.24%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
URTH ranks 64 for risk / return — better than 64% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI World ETF (URTH) 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.
| URTH | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.03 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.08 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.35 | 0.00 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.73 | 2.65 | +0.08 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.13 | 11.88 | +0.25 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares MSCI World ETF provided a 1.41% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.84 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 | $2.84 | $2.76 | $2.29 | $2.26 | $1.84 | $2.03 | $1.71 | $2.13 | $1.81 | $1.66 | $1.57 | $1.63 |
Dividend yield | 1.41% | 1.48% | 1.47% | 1.70% | 1.68% | 1.50% | 1.52% | 2.16% | 2.30% | 1.88% | 2.15% | 2.35% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares MSCI World 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 | $1.34 | $1.34 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.50 | $2.76 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.10 | $2.29 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.09 | $2.26 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.83 | $1.84 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.03 | $2.03 |
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 World 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 World ETF was 34.01%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 107 trading sessions.
The current iShares MSCI World ETF drawdown is 1.87%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -34.01%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 5mo 4d | 6mo 13dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -26.05%Oct 2022 | 9mo 10d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023 |
2016 correction2016 | -18.89%Feb 2016 | 8mo 27d | 10mo 6d | 1y 6moMay 2015 - Dec 2016 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -18.58%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 4mo 7d | 1y 3moJan 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -16.94%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 1mo 25d | 3mo 13dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| URTH | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -34.01% | -56.78% | +22.77% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.06% | -9.10% | +0.04% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -16.94% | -18.90% | +1.96% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.05% | -25.43% | -0.62% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.01% | -33.92% | -0.09% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.87% | -2.49% | +0.62% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.37% | -10.72% | +6.35% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.04% | 2.03% | +0.01% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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