iShares U.S. Healthcare Providers ETF (IHF) Performance
IHF total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +26.7% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +20.0% total return
- 5 years
- +2.9% a year
- 10 years
- +10.6% a year
- Since first price
- +10.1% a year since 2006
IHF trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | IHF total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +9.9% | +9.9% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +7.9% | +7.6% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +29.2% | +28.8% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +26.7% | +25.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +20.0% | +18.7% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +25.7%+7.9%/yr | +22.0% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +15.4%+2.9%/yr | +9.7% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +174.8%+10.6%/yr | +146.0% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +525.6%+13.0%/yr | +450.1% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| 20 years | +560.8%+9.9%/yr | +471.1% | +696.9%+10.9%/yr | +1,839.9%+16.0%/yr | +79.6%+3.0%/yr |
| Since inceptionMay 5, 2006 | +615.0%+10.1%/yr | +518.0% | — | — | — |
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: IHF vs SPY
From May 5, 2006: IHF grew to $71,504, SPY to $83,394.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
IHF returns by calendar year
15 of 19 full years positive. Best 2013 (+36.6%), worst 2008 (−43.5%). 2026 is year to date.
IHF annual returns table
| Year | IHF | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +26.7% | −18.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +0.9% | −25.2% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | −7.9% | −18.8% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | −0.7% | −9.6% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −6.6% | −19.1% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +24.5% | −8.6% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +17.7% | −35.2% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +22.3% | −18.5% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | +9.6% | −19.7% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +25.4% | −5.7% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +1.0% | −14.1% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | +5.3% | −18.9% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | +27.2% | −7.7% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +36.6% | −4.7% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +17.4% | −12.5% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | +9.4% | −27.2% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | +11.5% | −17.9% | +15.1% | +19.9% | +6.4% |
| 2009 | +35.4% | −31.2% | +26.4% | +54.7% | +3.0% |
| 2008 | −43.5% | −58.8% | −36.8% | −41.7% | +7.9% |
| 2007 | +18.1% | −9.1% | +5.1% | +19.0% | +6.6% |
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.
IHF largest drawdowns
Now 0.9% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2007 | −58.8% | Nov 20, 2008 | Apr 28, 2011 | 11 months | 3.3 years |
| Feb 19, 2020 | −35.2% | Mar 23, 2020 | Oct 7, 2020 | 33 days | 8 months |
| Sep 3, 2024 | −29.8% | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 28, 2026 | 11 months | 1.9 years |
| May 19, 2011 | −27.2% | Oct 3, 2011 | Apr 2, 2012 | 5 months | 10 months |
| Jun 25, 2015 | −26.3% | Feb 8, 2016 | Jun 13, 2017 | 7 months | 2.0 years |
| Dec 3, 2018 | −22.2% | Apr 17, 2019 | Nov 22, 2019 | 4 months | 12 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
IHF risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +4.7% | +2.4% | +9.5% | +9.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 22.4% | 21.0% | 19.5% | 19.4% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.12 | 0.05 | 0.44 | 0.50 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.18 | 0.07 | 0.70 | 0.75 |
| Best month | +15.3% | +15.3% | +15.3% | +15.3% |
| Worst month | −14.4% | −14.4% | −14.4% | −22.4% |
| Best 12 months | +36.9% | +36.9% | +52.0% | +67.6% |
| Worst 12 months | −25.5% | −25.5% | −25.5% | −49.2% |
| Positive months | 58% | 52% | 57% | 61% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.75 | 0.72 | 0.80 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.41 | 0.54 | 0.63 | — |
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.
IHF rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 234 | −49.2% | +12.4% | +67.6% | 73% |
| 3-year (a year) | 210 | −8.9% | +12.7% | +32.0% | 82% |
| 5-year (a year) | 186 | −2.7% | +13.0% | +26.5% | 97% |
| 10-year (a year) | 126 | +5.1% | +12.6% | +20.7% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2006. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
IHF performance overview
iShares U.S. Healthcare Providers ETF (IHF) returned +20.0% over the past year and +10.6% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2006 it has returned +10.1% a year, turning $10,000 into about $71,504. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −58.8%, from Dec 26, 2007 to Nov 20, 2008, and it took 2.4 years to get back to the old high. IHF finished 15 of its 19 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2013 (+36.6%) and the worst 2008 (−43.5%). Volatility has been 19.4% a year.
Related: IHF chart, IHF holdings, IHF dividends, IHF valuation. See the IHF overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
IHF performance FAQ
What is the IHF return over the past year?
IHF returned +20.0% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 18.7%.
What is the average annual return of IHF?
IHF has returned +2.9% a year over 5 years, +10.6% a year over 10 years, +10.1% a year since May 5, 2006 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in IHF be worth?
$10,000 invested in IHF at its first recorded close on May 5, 2006 would be worth about $71,504 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for IHF?
The worst calendar year was 2008, with a total return of −43.5%. The best was 2013 at +36.6%.
What is the biggest drawdown of IHF?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −58.8% between December 26, 2007 and November 20, 2008. It recovered to the old high on April 28, 2011, 2.4 years after the bottom.
How volatile is IHF?
Over the past 3 years IHF had an annualized volatility of 22.4% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.12 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).