iShares Global Infrastructure ETF (IGF) Performance
IGF total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +6.8% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +7.8% total return
- 5 years
- +9.3% a year
- 10 years
- +8.0% a year
- Since first price
- +4.7% a year since 2007
IGF trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | IGF total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +3.7% | +3.7% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −3.9% | −3.9% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −2.7% | −4.0% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +6.8% | +5.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +7.8% | +4.6% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +71.5%+19.7%/yr | +55.4% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +56.0%+9.3%/yr | +34.5% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +115.3%+8.0%/yr | +59.9% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +202.6%+7.7%/yr | +87.5% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionDec 12, 2007 | +136.1%+4.7%/yr | +29.3% | — | — | — |
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: IGF vs SPY
From Dec 12, 2007: IGF grew to $23,612, SPY to $71,990.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
IGF returns by calendar year
12 of 18 full years positive. Best 2019 (+25.8%), worst 2008 (−39.0%). 2026 is year to date.
IGF annual returns table
| Year | IGF | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +6.8% | −10.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +21.3% | −8.7% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +14.8% | −7.0% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +6.1% | −15.0% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −1.3% | −20.8% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +11.6% | −7.0% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | −6.5% | −42.1% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +25.8% | −6.3% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −10.0% | −14.8% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +19.3% | −3.6% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +11.9% | −11.4% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −12.1% | −18.5% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | +11.5% | −9.8% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +13.2% | −10.4% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +12.2% | −10.3% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | −1.2% | −19.3% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | +7.0% | −19.3% | +15.1% | +19.9% | +6.4% |
| 2009 | +18.2% | −31.0% | +26.4% | +54.7% | +3.0% |
| 2008 | −39.0% | −51.2% | −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.
IGF largest drawdowns
Now 5.5% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2008 | −58.3% | Mar 9, 2009 | Mar 27, 2014 | 1.2 years | 6.2 years |
| Feb 19, 2020 | −42.1% | Mar 23, 2020 | Oct 20, 2021 | 33 days | 1.7 years |
| Apr 28, 2015 | −23.0% | Jan 20, 2016 | Sep 8, 2016 | 9 months | 1.4 years |
| Apr 20, 2022 | −20.8% | Oct 12, 2022 | May 7, 2024 | 6 months | 2.0 years |
| Jan 26, 2018 | −14.8% | Dec 24, 2018 | Mar 19, 2019 | 11 months | 1.1 years |
| Sep 8, 2016 | −11.4% | Nov 14, 2016 | Mar 22, 2017 | 2 months | 6 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
IGF risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +16.2% | +9.2% | +7.1% | +4.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 12.3% | 14.8% | 15.3% | 16.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.94 | 0.43 | 0.38 | 0.26 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.70 | 0.64 | 0.52 | 0.36 |
| Best month | +9.3% | +9.3% | +12.8% | +15.0% |
| Worst month | −5.5% | −11.6% | −22.6% | −22.6% |
| Best 12 months | +34.1% | +34.1% | +35.3% | +49.3% |
| Worst 12 months | +3.8% | −7.2% | −21.2% | −48.5% |
| Positive months | 64% | 60% | 62% | 59% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.39 | 0.62 | 0.72 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.40 | 0.66 | 0.72 | — |
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.
IGF rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 215 | −48.5% | +8.3% | +49.3% | 71% |
| 3-year (a year) | 191 | −8.3% | +6.6% | +20.2% | 90% |
| 5-year (a year) | 167 | −3.1% | +6.1% | +16.4% | 95% |
| 10-year (a year) | 107 | +2.4% | +5.9% | +10.5% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2007. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
IGF performance overview
iShares Global Infrastructure ETF (IGF) returned +7.8% over the past year and +8.0% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2007 it has returned +4.7% a year, turning $10,000 into about $23,612. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −58.3%, from Jan 2, 2008 to Mar 9, 2009, and it took 5.0 years to get back to the old high. IGF finished 12 of its 18 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2019 (+25.8%) and the worst 2008 (−39.0%). Volatility has been 16.6% a year.
Related: IGF chart, IGF holdings, IGF dividends. See the IGF overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
IGF performance FAQ
What is the IGF return over the past year?
IGF returned +7.8% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 4.6%.
What is the average annual return of IGF?
IGF has returned +9.3% a year over 5 years, +8.0% a year over 10 years, +4.7% a year since December 12, 2007 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in IGF be worth?
$10,000 invested in IGF at its first recorded close on December 12, 2007 would be worth about $23,612 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for IGF?
The worst calendar year was 2008, with a total return of −39.0%. The best was 2019 at +25.8%.
What is the biggest drawdown of IGF?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −58.3% between January 2, 2008 and March 9, 2009. It recovered to the old high on March 27, 2014, 5.0 years after the bottom.
How volatile is IGF?
Over the past 3 years IGF had an annualized volatility of 12.3% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.94 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).