- ISIN
- US4642885218
- CUSIP
- 464288521
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- May 1, 2007
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- REIT
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- FTSE Nareit Equity REITS 40 Act Capped Index
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Real Estate
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $4B
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Performance
USRT Performance Chart
iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF (USRT) is up 16.0% since the beginning of the year. USRT is currently trading at $65 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of USRT shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,287.
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Returns By Period
iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF (USRT) has returned 15.99% so far this year and 18.66% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, USRT has returned 6.39% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF
- 1D
- 1.25%
- 1M
- 0.53%
- YTD
- 15.99%
- 6M
- 16.17%
- 1Y
- 18.66%
- 3Y*
- 13.59%
- 5Y*
- 5.17%
- 10Y*
- 6.39%
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%
USRT Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 4, 2007, USRT's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.64%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.1 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +27.2%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -33.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, USRT closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 24, 2008 with a return of +25.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -19.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.00% | 7.72% | -6.02% | 9.12% | 0.29% | 1.63% | 15.99% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.92% | 3.61% | -3.47% | -2.88% | 2.23% | -0.44% | -0.97% | 4.52% | 1.03% | -1.84% | 2.34% | -2.27% | 2.44% |
| 2024 | -4.31% | 1.96% | 2.09% | -6.99% | 4.72% | 2.79% | 6.31% | 6.30% | 2.63% | -2.87% | 4.45% | -7.46% | 8.58% |
| 2023 | 10.70% | -4.93% | -2.53% | 0.81% | -3.13% | 5.03% | 2.92% | -3.18% | -6.76% | -4.45% | 10.65% | 9.96% | 13.64% |
| 2022 | -6.98% | -3.04% | 6.50% | -4.32% | -6.21% | -7.54% | 9.06% | -5.94% | -12.17% | 4.80% | 5.83% | -5.11% | -24.43% |
| 2021 | 0.12% | 4.06% | 4.56% | 7.96% | 1.17% | 2.55% | 4.73% | 1.90% | -5.41% | 7.54% | -0.60% | 8.81% | 43.26% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF has an annualized alpha of -1.02%, beta of 1.01, and R2 of 0.48 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 04, 2007.
- This ETF participated in 106.32% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 91.91% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.48 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -1.02%
- Beta
- 1.01
- R²
- 0.48
- Upside Capture
- 91.91%
- Downside Capture
- 106.32%
Expense Ratio
USRT has an expense ratio of 0.08%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
USRT ranks 41 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 Core U.S. REIT ETF (USRT) 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.
| USRT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.67 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.87 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.24 | 1.37 | -0.13 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.33 | 2.78 | -0.45 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.48 | 12.44 | -4.96 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF provided a 2.60% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.70 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.70 | $1.75 | $1.63 | $1.73 | $1.71 | $1.54 | $1.51 | $1.82 | $2.54 | $1.70 | $1.94 | $1.70 |
Dividend yield | 2.60% | 3.07% | 2.85% | 3.18% | 3.46% | 2.27% | 3.12% | 3.34% | 5.66% | 3.44% | 3.98% | 3.59% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares Core U.S. REIT 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 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.59 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $1.75 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $1.63 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $1.73 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $1.71 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $1.54 |
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 Core U.S. REIT 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 Core U.S. REIT ETF was 69.92%, occurring on Mar 6, 2009. Recovery took 795 trading sessions.
The current iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF drawdown is 1.53%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -69.92%Mar 2009 | 1y 10mo | 3y 1mo | 4y 12moMay 2007 - May 2012 |
COVID crash2020 | -44.38%Mar 2020 | 28d | 1y 29d | 1y 1moFeb 2020 - Apr 2021 |
Bear market2022 | -31.03%Oct 2022 | 9mo 14d | 1y 11mo | 2y 8moJan 2022 - Sep 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -18.70%Apr 2025 | 4mo 10d | 10mo 4d | 1y 2moNov 2024 - Feb 2026 |
2013 correction2013 | -18.51%Aug 2013 | 2mo 29d | 11mo 3d | 1y 1moMay 2013 - Jul 2014 |
Drawdown Indicators
| USRT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -69.92% | -56.78% | -13.14% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.04% | -9.10% | +1.06% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -18.70% | -18.90% | +0.20% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -31.03% | -25.43% | -5.60% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -44.38% | -33.92% | -10.46% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.53% | -1.80% | +0.27% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -12.95% | -10.71% | -2.24% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.50% | 2.03% | +0.47% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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