iShares MSCI Ireland ETF (EIRL) Performance
EIRL total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +9.4% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +19.7% total return
- 5 years
- +7.9% a year
- 10 years
- +9.7% a year
- Since first price
- +10.2% a year since 2010
EIRL trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | EIRL total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −2.9% | −2.9% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +1.2% | +1.2% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +12.9% | +11.2% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +9.4% | +7.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +19.7% | +16.8% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +64.2%+18.0%/yr | +53.2% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +46.4%+7.9%/yr | +33.6% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +151.3%+9.7%/yr | +114.4% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +425.1%+11.7%/yr | +310.2% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionMay 7, 2010 | +393.3%+10.2%/yr | +271.9% | — | — | — |
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: EIRL vs SPY
From May 7, 2010: EIRL grew to $49,330, SPY to $91,377.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
EIRL returns by calendar year
9 of 15 full years positive. Best 2013 (+45.6%), worst 2018 (−21.9%). 2026 is year to date.
EIRL annual returns table
| Year | EIRL | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +9.4% | −14.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +28.8% | −15.5% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | −1.6% | −16.8% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +35.1% | −15.7% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −18.8% | −37.0% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +13.7% | −15.6% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +9.6% | −44.7% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +28.1% | −10.2% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −21.9% | −26.8% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +29.8% | −3.0% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | −8.5% | −18.1% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | +22.8% | −7.9% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | −1.8% | −22.7% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +45.6% | −6.8% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +34.2% | −18.1% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | −4.8% | −27.3% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
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.
EIRL largest drawdowns
Now 6.7% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2018 | −46.5% | Mar 18, 2020 | Dec 1, 2020 | 2.1 years | 2.9 years |
| Sep 7, 2021 | −40.1% | Sep 29, 2022 | Dec 19, 2023 | 1.1 years | 2.3 years |
| May 2, 2011 | −27.3% | Sep 23, 2011 | Mar 16, 2012 | 5 months | 10 months |
| Jul 16, 2024 | −23.0% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jul 23, 2025 | 9 months | 1.0 years |
| Feb 28, 2014 | −22.7% | Oct 16, 2014 | May 8, 2015 | 8 months | 1.2 years |
| May 12, 2010 | −20.7% | Aug 30, 2010 | Apr 21, 2011 | 4 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.
EIRL risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +17.6% | +9.1% | +9.7% | +10.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 16.0% | 21.0% | 20.2% | 19.9% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.83 | 0.35 | 0.45 | 0.55 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.34 | 0.52 | 0.65 | 0.85 |
| Best month | +10.2% | +14.1% | +15.6% | +15.6% |
| Worst month | −8.4% | −14.5% | −22.6% | −22.6% |
| Best 12 months | +29.6% | +47.1% | +76.2% | +76.2% |
| Worst 12 months | −12.7% | −35.5% | −35.5% | −35.5% |
| Positive months | 64% | 57% | 61% | 58% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.73 | 0.94 | 1.01 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.57 | 0.70 | 0.77 | — |
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.
EIRL rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 186 | −35.5% | +11.5% | +76.2% | 69% |
| 3-year (a year) | 162 | −6.2% | +9.3% | +29.4% | 94% |
| 5-year (a year) | 138 | −3.0% | +9.6% | +19.1% | 96% |
| 10-year (a year) | 78 | +5.7% | +8.5% | +14.2% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2010. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
EIRL performance overview
iShares MSCI Ireland ETF (EIRL) returned +19.7% over the past year and +9.7% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2010 it has returned +10.2% a year, turning $10,000 into about $49,330. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −46.5%, from Jan 24, 2018 to Mar 18, 2020, and it took 8 months to get back to the old high. EIRL finished 9 of its 15 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2013 (+45.6%) and the worst 2018 (−21.9%). Volatility has been 19.9% a year.
Related: EIRL chart, EIRL holdings, EIRL dividends. See the EIRL overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
EIRL performance FAQ
What is the EIRL return over the past year?
EIRL returned +19.7% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 16.8%.
What is the average annual return of EIRL?
EIRL has returned +7.9% a year over 5 years, +9.7% a year over 10 years, +10.2% a year since May 7, 2010 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in EIRL be worth?
$10,000 invested in EIRL at its first recorded close on May 7, 2010 would be worth about $49,330 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for EIRL?
The worst calendar year was 2018, with a total return of −21.9%. The best was 2013 at +45.6%.
What is the biggest drawdown of EIRL?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −46.5% between January 24, 2018 and March 18, 2020. It recovered to the old high on December 1, 2020, 8 months after the bottom.
How volatile is EIRL?
Over the past 3 years EIRL had an annualized volatility of 16.0% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.83 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).