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iShares MSCI Min Vol Global Index ETF (XMW.TO)
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ETF Info

IssueriShares
Inception DateJul 24, 2012
RegionGlobal (Broad)
CategoryGlobal Equities
Leveraged1x
Index TrackedMorningstar Gbl GR CAD
Home Pagewww.blackrock.com
Asset ClassEquity

Asset Class Size

Large-Cap

Asset Class Style

Blend

Expense Ratio

XMW.TO features an expense ratio of 0.48%, falling within the medium range.


Expense ratio chart for XMW.TO: current value at 0.48% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.48%

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in iShares MSCI Min Vol Global Index ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
10.69%
15.94%
XMW.TO (iShares MSCI Min Vol Global Index ETF)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Returns By Period

iShares MSCI Min Vol Global Index ETF had a return of 20.12% year-to-date (YTD) and 21.27% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, iShares MSCI Min Vol Global Index ETF had an annualized return of 9.09%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.31%, indicating that iShares MSCI Min Vol Global Index ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.


PeriodReturnBenchmark
Year-To-Date20.12%24.72%
1 month0.43%2.30%
6 months10.69%12.31%
1 year21.27%32.12%
5 years (annualized)6.39%13.81%
10 years (annualized)9.09%11.31%

Monthly Returns

The table below presents the monthly returns of XMW.TO, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20242.73%2.70%1.86%-1.47%0.65%1.79%4.89%1.62%1.06%1.01%20.12%
2023-0.15%-1.38%2.78%3.18%-3.08%0.02%1.02%0.50%-1.87%0.72%2.63%0.42%4.68%
2022-4.31%-2.37%2.23%-1.90%-2.31%-2.29%2.39%0.11%-1.45%2.94%4.77%-1.81%-4.33%
2021-1.14%-1.76%3.49%0.32%-0.07%3.46%2.37%3.00%-2.96%0.02%1.88%3.78%12.80%
20203.31%-5.75%-6.22%5.70%1.68%-1.82%2.25%-0.14%0.60%-2.68%3.87%0.45%0.51%
20191.76%2.65%3.63%1.10%-0.09%0.65%1.05%2.40%0.61%0.40%1.03%-1.26%14.74%
20180.98%0.58%0.21%-0.49%1.15%1.50%1.79%1.68%0.30%-2.81%4.26%-3.13%5.95%
2017-1.49%5.41%1.35%3.70%1.26%-4.29%-1.94%1.09%-0.22%4.97%2.52%-2.13%10.19%
2016-0.41%-1.81%1.61%-3.22%4.75%3.11%2.51%-2.03%0.70%-1.20%-1.44%1.24%3.55%
201511.15%1.00%1.18%-3.52%2.38%-2.45%6.71%-4.40%0.34%3.56%1.12%3.82%21.79%
20141.27%3.08%0.59%0.27%1.13%-0.35%0.78%2.94%0.53%4.86%2.85%0.85%20.38%
20135.31%5.09%2.94%2.07%-1.72%0.66%0.97%-1.44%1.72%5.03%1.73%0.31%24.83%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank

The current risk-adjusted rank of XMW.TO is 93, placing it in the top 7% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.


The Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank of XMW.TO is 9393
Combined Rank
The Sharpe Ratio Rank of XMW.TO is 9393Sharpe Ratio Rank
The Sortino Ratio Rank of XMW.TO is 9292Sortino Ratio Rank
The Omega Ratio Rank of XMW.TO is 9292Omega Ratio Rank
The Calmar Ratio Rank of XMW.TO is 9797Calmar Ratio Rank
The Martin Ratio Rank of XMW.TO is 9393Martin Ratio Rank
The risk-adjusted ranks indicate the investment's position relative to the market. A rank closer to 100 signifies top-performing investments, while a rank closer to 0 might suggest underperformance, based on the selected ratio. The values are calculated based on the past 12 months of returns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators

The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI Min Vol Global Index ETF (XMW.TO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.


XMW.TO
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for XMW.TO, currently valued at 3.16, compared to the broader market0.002.004.006.003.16
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for XMW.TO, currently valued at 4.37, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.008.0010.0012.004.37
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for XMW.TO, currently valued at 1.63, compared to the broader market1.001.502.002.503.001.63
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for XMW.TO, currently valued at 6.69, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.006.69
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for XMW.TO, currently valued at 23.20, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.0023.20
^GSPC
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 2.66, compared to the broader market0.002.004.006.002.66
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 3.56, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.008.0010.0012.003.56
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 1.50, compared to the broader market1.001.502.002.503.001.50
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 3.81, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.003.81
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 17.03, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.0017.03

Sharpe Ratio

The current iShares MSCI Min Vol Global Index ETF Sharpe ratio is 3.16. This value is calculated based on the past 1 year of trading data and takes into account price changes and dividends.

Use the chart below to compare the Sharpe ratio of iShares MSCI Min Vol Global Index ETF with the selected benchmark, providing insights into the investment's historical performance in terms of risk-adjusted returns. Go to the Sharpe ratio tool for more fine-grained control over the calculation options.


Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio1.502.002.503.003.504.00JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
3.16
3.15
XMW.TO (iShares MSCI Min Vol Global Index ETF)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Dividends

Dividend History

iShares MSCI Min Vol Global Index ETF provided a 1.70% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of CA$0.95 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.


1.40%1.60%1.80%2.00%2.20%CA$0.00CA$0.20CA$0.40CA$0.60CA$0.80CA$1.0020132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
DividendCA$0.95CA$0.93CA$0.76CA$0.70CA$0.66CA$0.97CA$0.79CA$0.61CA$0.71CA$0.64CA$0.51CA$0.52

Dividend yield

1.70%1.98%1.66%1.43%1.52%2.20%2.01%1.61%2.02%1.85%1.76%2.14%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares MSCI Min Vol Global Index ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2024CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.32CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.32
2023CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.29CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.63CA$0.93
2022CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.27CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.49CA$0.76
2021CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.29CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.41CA$0.70
2020CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.34CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.33CA$0.66
2019CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.34CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.64CA$0.97
2018CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.28CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.51CA$0.79
2017CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.28CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.32CA$0.61
2016CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.23CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.48CA$0.71
2015CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.21CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.43CA$0.64
2014CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.22CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.29CA$0.51
2013CA$0.18CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.34CA$0.52

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.


-8.00%-6.00%-4.00%-2.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-0.78%
-0.16%
XMW.TO (iShares MSCI Min Vol Global Index ETF)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares MSCI Min Vol Global Index 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 Min Vol Global Index ETF was 21.42%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 324 trading sessions.

The current iShares MSCI Min Vol Global Index ETF drawdown is 0.78%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-21.42%Feb 12, 202028Mar 23, 2020324Jul 7, 2021352
-14.45%Dec 30, 2021117Jun 16, 2022375Dec 13, 2023492
-9.32%Jun 5, 201766Sep 7, 201759Nov 30, 2017125
-8.04%Aug 6, 201519Sep 1, 201567Dec 7, 201586
-7.42%May 23, 201321Jun 20, 201383Oct 21, 2013104

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The current iShares MSCI Min Vol Global Index ETF volatility is 1.97%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
1.97%
4.15%
XMW.TO (iShares MSCI Min Vol Global Index ETF)
Benchmark (^GSPC)