iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF (IBLC) Performance
IBLC total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −9.4% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −34.0% total return
- 3 years
- +36.1% a year
- Since first price
- +13.1% a year since 2022
IBLC trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | IBLC total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −26.1% | −26.1% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −19.7% | −19.7% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −20.1% | −20.1% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −9.4% | −9.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −34.0% | −37.8% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +152.0%+36.1%/yr | +131.4% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionApr 27, 2022 | +73.8%+13.1%/yr | +56.8% | — | — | — |
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: IBLC vs SPY
From Apr 27, 2022: IBLC grew to $17,382, SPY to $19,345.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
IBLC returns by calendar year
3 of 3 full years positive. Best 2023 (+201.4%), worst 2024 (+18.6%). 2026 is year to date.
IBLC annual returns table
| Year | IBLC | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −9.4% | −33.7% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +27.0% | −44.1% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +18.6% | −37.9% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +201.4% | −39.5% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
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.
IBLC largest drawdowns
Now 40.4% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2022 | −62.5% | Dec 28, 2022 | Jul 13, 2023 | 8 months | 1.2 years |
| Dec 6, 2024 | −51.7% | Apr 8, 2025 | Sep 9, 2025 | 4 months | 9 months |
| Oct 15, 2025 | −44.9% | Feb 5, 2026 | not yet | 4 months | 1.0 years so far |
| Jul 13, 2023 | −39.5% | Oct 3, 2023 | Dec 8, 2023 | 3 months | 5 months |
| Dec 27, 2023 | −38.1% | Jan 24, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 | 28 days | 7 months |
| Jul 16, 2024 | −37.9% | Sep 6, 2024 | Nov 11, 2024 | 52 days | 4 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
IBLC risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +45.6% | +19.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 60.2% | 66.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.84 | 0.52 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.58 | 0.93 |
| Best month | +46.0% | +54.5% |
| Worst month | −20.8% | −33.1% |
| Best 12 months | +117.5% | +201.4% |
| Worst 12 months | −20.3% | −25.8% |
| Positive months | 61% | 57% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 3.68 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.76 | — |
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.
IBLC rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 43 | −36.2% | +36.8% | +201.4% | 88% |
| 3-year (a year) | 19 | +6.7% | +42.5% | +65.6% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2022. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
IBLC performance overview
iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF (IBLC) returned −34.0% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2022 it has returned +13.1% a year, turning $10,000 into about $17,382. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −62.5%, from May 4, 2022 to Dec 28, 2022, and it took 6 months to get back to the old high. IBLC finished 3 of its 3 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2023 (+201.4%) and the worst 2024 (+18.6%). Volatility has been 66.6% a year.
Related: IBLC chart, IBLC holdings, IBLC dividends. See the IBLC overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
IBLC performance FAQ
What is the IBLC return over the past year?
IBLC returned −34.0% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 37.8%.
How much would $10,000 invested in IBLC be worth?
$10,000 invested in IBLC at its first recorded close on April 27, 2022 would be worth about $17,382 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for IBLC?
The worst calendar year was 2024, with a total return of +18.6%. The best was 2023 at +201.4%.
What is the biggest drawdown of IBLC?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −62.5% between May 4, 2022 and December 28, 2022. It recovered to the old high on July 13, 2023, 6 months after the bottom.
How volatile is IBLC?
Over the past 3 years IBLC had an annualized volatility of 60.2% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.84 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).