- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Oct 12, 2007
- Category
- Global Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- iShares Global Timber & Forestry UCITS ETF USD (Dist)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
Share Price Chart
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Performance
WOOD.L Performance Chart
iShares Global Timber & Forestry UCITS ETF USD (Dist) (WOOD.L) is down 5.3% since the beginning of the year. WOOD.L is currently trading at £17 per share. Investors who bought £1,000 worth of WOOD.L shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth £861.
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Returns By Period
iShares Global Timber & Forestry UCITS ETF USD (Dist) (WOOD.L) has returned -5.32% so far this year and -6.67% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, WOOD.L has returned 4.61% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.06% annually.
iShares Global Timber & Forestry UCITS ETF USD (Dist)
- 1D
- 0.32%
- 1M
- -1.18%
- 6M
- -10.52%
- YTD
- -5.32%
- 1Y
- -6.67%
- 3Y*
- -2.38%
- 5Y*
- -2.95%
- 10Y*
- 4.61%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.66%
- 1M
- -0.64%
- 6M
- 8.66%
- YTD
- 10.17%
- 1Y
- 19.99%
- 3Y*
- 17.60%
- 5Y*
- 12.23%
- 10Y*
- 13.06%
WOOD.L Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 15, 2007, WOOD.L's average daily return is +0.54%, while the average monthly return is +0.88%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.6 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Jul 2008 with a return of +100.1%, while the worst month was Apr 2008 at -49.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, WOOD.L closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 16, 2008 with a return of +106.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 17, 2008 at -52.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.34% | 6.33% | -8.43% | -5.50% | -0.03% | -0.27% | 1.85% | -5.32% | |||||
| 2025 | 6.56% | -4.61% | -6.04% | -6.89% | 1.30% | -1.94% | 1.54% | 3.84% | -3.01% | -3.34% | 0.32% | 2.78% | -9.97% |
| 2024 | -5.57% | 3.34% | 6.58% | -5.17% | 2.62% | -2.76% | 1.73% | -2.04% | 3.45% | -2.89% | 2.26% | -4.45% | -3.72% |
| 2023 | 4.42% | -4.29% | -4.97% | -2.57% | -1.16% | 2.65% | 5.97% | -0.67% | 2.78% | -4.16% | 4.55% | 5.33% | 7.19% |
| 2022 | -2.69% | 0.21% | 3.89% | 5.71% | -2.80% | -11.71% | 5.63% | 2.63% | -10.68% | 2.97% | 2.46% | -3.00% | -8.92% |
| 2021 | -1.33% | 3.18% | 3.53% | 7.21% | -2.56% | -2.00% | 0.89% | 3.02% | -2.25% | -3.27% | 3.64% | 6.24% | 16.76% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares Global Timber & Forestry UCITS ETF USD (Dist) has an annualized alpha of 290.20%, beta of 0.35, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 15, 2007.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (61.95%) than losses (55.52%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.35 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.00 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 290.20%
- Beta
- 0.35
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 61.95%
- Downside Capture
- 55.52%
Expense Ratio
WOOD.L has an expense ratio of 0.65%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
WOOD.L 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 UCITS ETF USD (Dist) (WOOD.L) 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.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.01 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.60 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.96 | 1.31 | -0.35 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.28 | 2.50 | -2.78 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.56 | 9.11 | -9.67 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares Global Timber & Forestry UCITS ETF USD (Dist) provided a 2.86% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of £0.49 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | £0.49 | £0.60 | £0.52 | £0.62 | £0.64 | £0.34 | £0.26 | £0.49 | £0.00 | £0.18 | £0.29 | £0.23 |
Dividend yield | 2.86% | 3.27% | 2.47% | 2.76% | 2.98% | 1.40% | 1.25% | 2.67% | 0.00% | 0.91% | 1.81% | 1.86% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares Global Timber & Forestry UCITS ETF USD (Dist). 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 | £0.24 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.24 | |||||
| 2025 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.35 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.25 | £0.00 | £0.60 |
| 2024 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.36 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.16 | £0.00 | £0.52 |
| 2023 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.43 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.18 | £0.00 | £0.62 |
| 2022 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.49 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.15 | £0.00 | £0.64 |
| 2021 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.20 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.14 | £0.00 | £0.34 |
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 UCITS ETF USD (Dist). 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 UCITS ETF USD (Dist) was 76.03%, occurring on Mar 6, 2009. Recovery took 2165 trading sessions.
The current iShares Global Timber & Forestry UCITS ETF USD (Dist) drawdown is 25.38%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-76.03%Mar 2009 | 1y 1mo | 8y 7mo | 9y 9moJan 2008 - Oct 2017 | Financial crisis2007–2009 |
-42.38%Mar 2020 | 1y 9mo | 9mo 20d | 2y 7moJun 2018 - Jan 2021 | COVID crash2020 |
-29.40%May 2026 | 4y 14d | — | 4y 2moMay 2022 - now | — |
-12.06%Nov 2007 | 20d | 1mo 17d | 2mo 7dNov 2007 - Jan 2008 | Financial crisis2007–2009 |
-11.48%Jun 2021 | 1mo 8d | 6mo 29d | 8mo 7dMay 2021 - Jan 2022 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| WOOD.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -76.03% | -37.07% | -38.96% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -20.56% | -8.03% | -12.53% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -25.68% | -22.15% | -3.53% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.40% | -22.15% | -7.25% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -42.38% | -26.01% | -16.37% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -25.38% | -1.42% | -23.96% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -28.50% | -5.29% | -23.21% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 10.27% | 2.20% | +8.07% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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