iShares Asia 50 ETF (AIA) Performance
AIA total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +31.4% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +34.3% total return
- 5 years
- +11.8% a year
- 10 years
- +12.3% a year
- Since first price
- +7.4% a year since 2007
AIA trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | AIA total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −11.2% | −11.2% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −5.1% | −5.1% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +6.9% | +6.5% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +31.4% | +31.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +34.3% | +31.5% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +152.6%+36.2%/yr | +134.1% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +74.5%+11.8%/yr | +55.0% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +219.0%+12.3%/yr | +157.0% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +349.1%+10.5%/yr | +222.0% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionNov 16, 2007 | +284.8%+7.4%/yr | +158.5% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: AIA vs SPY
From Nov 16, 2007: AIA grew to $38,483, SPY to $73,758.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
AIA returns by calendar year
12 of 18 full years positive. Best 2009 (+60.8%), worst 2008 (−46.4%). 2026 is year to date.
AIA annual returns table
| Year | AIA | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +31.4% | −16.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +47.8% | −21.6% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +20.3% | −13.7% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +4.9% | −19.4% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −24.1% | −43.2% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | −10.9% | −26.3% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +33.7% | −28.1% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +22.2% | −14.3% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −14.2% | −26.1% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +45.0% | −6.9% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +12.0% | −10.0% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −7.7% | −28.0% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | +0.3% | −11.0% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +1.9% | −17.6% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +25.5% | −14.4% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | −14.2% | −27.8% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | +19.6% | −16.0% | +15.1% | +19.9% | +6.4% |
| 2009 | +60.8% | −24.4% | +26.4% | +54.7% | +3.0% |
| 2008 | −46.4% | −58.5% | −36.8% | −41.7% | +7.9% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
AIA largest drawdowns
Now 15.0% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2007 | −60.9% | Nov 20, 2008 | Apr 4, 2011 | 11 months | 3.3 years |
| Feb 17, 2021 | −54.6% | Oct 24, 2022 | Sep 16, 2025 | 1.7 years | 4.6 years |
| Apr 27, 2015 | −30.9% | Jan 20, 2016 | Mar 16, 2017 | 9 months | 1.9 years |
| Jan 26, 2018 | −28.3% | Mar 19, 2020 | Jul 6, 2020 | 2.1 years | 2.4 years |
| May 2, 2011 | −27.8% | Oct 3, 2011 | Dec 14, 2012 | 5 months | 1.6 years |
| Jan 2, 2013 | −17.6% | Jun 24, 2013 | Nov 18, 2013 | 6 months | 11 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
AIA risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +40.4% | +15.4% | +13.4% | +8.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 20.2% | 25.2% | 21.7% | 22.2% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.58 | 0.55 | 0.59 | 0.40 |
| Sortino ratio | 3.53 | 0.99 | 1.00 | 0.63 |
| Best month | +17.2% | +27.0% | +27.0% | +27.0% |
| Worst month | −10.1% | −15.7% | −15.7% | −21.3% |
| Best 12 months | +96.0% | +96.0% | +96.0% | +96.0% |
| Worst 12 months | +17.3% | −41.8% | −41.8% | −52.0% |
| Positive months | 69% | 57% | 57% | 56% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.99 | 0.87 | 0.80 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.61 | 0.54 | 0.57 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
AIA rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 216 | −52.0% | +10.4% | +96.0% | 68% |
| 3-year (a year) | 192 | −14.8% | +7.3% | +40.4% | 83% |
| 5-year (a year) | 168 | −4.9% | +6.5% | +21.8% | 92% |
| 10-year (a year) | 108 | +2.3% | +7.3% | +15.3% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2007. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
AIA performance overview
iShares Asia 50 ETF (AIA) returned +34.3% over the past year and +12.3% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2007 it has returned +7.4% a year, turning $10,000 into about $38,483. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −60.9%, from Dec 6, 2007 to Nov 20, 2008, and it took 2.4 years to get back to the old high. AIA finished 12 of its 18 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2009 (+60.8%) and the worst 2008 (−46.4%). Volatility has been 22.2% a year.
Related: AIA chart, AIA holdings, AIA dividends. See the AIA overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
AIA performance FAQ
What is the AIA return over the past year?
AIA returned +34.3% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 31.5%.
What is the average annual return of AIA?
AIA has returned +11.8% a year over 5 years, +12.3% a year over 10 years, +7.4% a year since November 16, 2007 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in AIA be worth?
$10,000 invested in AIA at its first recorded close on November 16, 2007 would be worth about $38,483 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for AIA?
The worst calendar year was 2008, with a total return of −46.4%. The best was 2009 at +60.8%.
What is the biggest drawdown of AIA?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −60.9% between December 6, 2007 and November 20, 2008. It recovered to the old high on April 4, 2011, 2.4 years after the bottom.
How volatile is AIA?
Over the past 3 years AIA had an annualized volatility of 20.2% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.58 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).