- ISIN
- US4642881746
- CUSIP
- 464288174
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Jun 24, 2008
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Materials
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- S&P Global Timber & Forestry Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $250M
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Performance
WOOD Performance Chart
iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF (WOOD) is down 5.9% since the beginning of the year. WOOD is currently trading at $67 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of WOOD shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $861.
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Returns By Period
iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF (WOOD) has returned -5.94% so far this year and -5.09% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, WOOD has returned 6.12% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF
- 1D
- -0.26%
- 1M
- 3.05%
- YTD
- -5.94%
- 6M
- -4.22%
- 1Y
- -5.09%
- 3Y*
- 0.46%
- 5Y*
- -2.94%
- 10Y*
- 6.12%
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%
WOOD Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 25, 2008, WOOD's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.52%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 11.1 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +28.5%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -30.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 19 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, WOOD closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +12.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.71% | 4.95% | -9.48% | -3.51% | -1.08% | 0.02% | -5.94% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.19% | -3.55% | -2.61% | -3.90% | 1.99% | 0.26% | -3.29% | 7.13% | -3.41% | -5.47% | 1.42% | 3.85% | -3.27% |
| 2024 | -6.32% | 4.06% | 6.47% | -6.23% | 4.98% | -4.16% | 4.16% | 0.31% | 5.24% | -6.53% | 1.06% | -5.80% | -4.21% |
| 2023 | 7.82% | -6.09% | -2.81% | -0.94% | -2.07% | 5.16% | 6.44% | -2.24% | -0.78% | -4.43% | 8.71% | 5.72% | 13.84% |
| 2022 | -2.71% | -1.50% | 1.32% | 0.86% | -1.22% | -14.89% | 6.45% | -3.14% | -14.72% | 7.58% | 7.93% | -4.11% | -19.39% |
| 2021 | -0.53% | 5.04% | 2.48% | 7.64% | -0.32% | -4.18% | 0.93% | 2.25% | -5.12% | -0.92% | 0.41% | 9.12% | 17.03% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF has an annualized alpha of -4.90%, beta of 1.00, and R2 of 0.66 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 25, 2008.
- This ETF participated in 119.95% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 93.28% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This ETF had an annualized alpha of -4.90% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.00 and R2 of 0.66, 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
- -4.90%
- Beta
- 1.00
- R²
- 0.66
- Upside Capture
- 93.28%
- Downside Capture
- 119.95%
Expense Ratio
WOOD has an expense ratio of 0.46%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
WOOD ranks 6 for risk / return — in the bottom 6% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF (WOOD) 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.
| WOOD | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.30 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -3.02 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.97 | 1.37 | -0.40 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.24 | 2.78 | -3.02 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.51 | 12.44 | -12.95 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF provided a 2.51% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.68 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.68 | $1.80 | $1.59 | $1.34 | $1.64 | $1.14 | $0.78 | $1.24 | $1.61 | $0.85 | $0.88 | $0.97 |
Dividend yield | 2.51% | 2.51% | 2.09% | 1.64% | 2.26% | 1.24% | 0.98% | 1.85% | 2.82% | 1.19% | 1.65% | 2.04% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares Global Timber & Forestry 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 | $0.63 | $0.63 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.06 | $1.80 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $1.59 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.34 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $1.64 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.86 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $1.14 |
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 Global Timber & Forestry 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 Global Timber & Forestry ETF was 63.25%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 469 trading sessions.
The current iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF drawdown is 23.49%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -63.25%Mar 2009 | 5mo 18d | 1y 10mo | 2y 3moSep 2008 - Jan 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -50.20%Mar 2020 | 1y 9mo | 8mo 28d | 2y 6moJun 2018 - Dec 2020 |
2011 bear market2011 | -34.30%Oct 2011 | 6mo 1d | 1y 5mo | 1y 11moApr 2011 - Mar 2013 |
Bear market2022 | -31.90%Sep 2022 | 1y 4mo | — | 5y 1moMay 2021 - now |
2016 bear market2016 | -29.49%Feb 2016 | 11mo 29d | 10mo 1d | 1y 9moFeb 2015 - Dec 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| WOOD | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -63.25% | -56.78% | -6.47% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -21.64% | -9.10% | -12.54% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -22.79% | -18.90% | -3.89% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -30.71% | -25.43% | -5.28% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -50.20% | -33.92% | -16.28% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -23.49% | -1.80% | -21.69% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.79% | -10.71% | -4.08% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 10.07% | 2.03% | +8.04% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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