BlackRock Large Cap Core ETF (BLCR) Performance
BLCR total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +13.9% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +19.9% total return
- Since first price
- +99.3% since 2023
BLCR trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | BLCR total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −2.7% | −2.7% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −1.1% | −1.3% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +4.7% | +4.4% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +13.9% | +13.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +19.9% | +19.5% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionOct 26, 2023 | +99.3% | +96.3% | — | — | — |
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: BLCR vs SPY
From Oct 26, 2023: BLCR grew to $19,931, SPY to $19,101.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
BLCR returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2025 (+30.9%), worst 2024 (+17.1%). 2026 is year to date.
BLCR annual returns table
| Year | BLCR | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +13.9% | −10.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +30.9% | −21.3% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +17.1% | −8.5% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
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.
BLCR largest drawdowns
Now 5.1% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2025 | −21.3% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 4, 2025 | 2 months | 4 months |
| Jan 29, 2026 | −10.3% | Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 13, 2026 | 2 months | 2 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
BLCR risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2023 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +27.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 15.9% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.32 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.92 |
| Best month | +15.5% |
| Worst month | −7.4% |
| Best 12 months | +56.3% |
| Worst 12 months | +0.7% |
| Positive months | 69% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
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.
BLCR rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 25 | +0.7% | +25.2% | +56.3% | 100% |
| 3-year (a year) | 1 | +25.4% | +25.4% | +25.4% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
BLCR performance overview
BlackRock Large Cap Core ETF (BLCR) returned +19.9% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Oct 26, 2023 it has returned +99.3%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −21.3%, from Jan 23, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 57 days to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 15.9% a year.
Related: BLCR chart, BLCR holdings, BLCR dividends, BLCR valuation. See the BLCR overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
BLCR performance FAQ
What is the BLCR return over the past year?
BLCR returned +19.9% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 19.5%.
How much would $10,000 invested in BLCR be worth?
$10,000 invested in BLCR at its first recorded close on October 26, 2023 would be worth about $19,931 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for BLCR?
The worst calendar year was 2024, with a total return of +17.1%. The best was 2025 at +30.9%.
What is the biggest drawdown of BLCR?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −21.3% between January 23, 2025 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on June 4, 2025, 57 days after the bottom.
How volatile is BLCR?
Over the past history BLCR had an annualized volatility of 15.9% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.32 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).