iShares Edge MSCI Multifactor Intl ETF (INTF) Performance
INTF total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +10.4% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +16.0% total return
- 5 years
- +10.4% a year
- 10 years
- +9.3% a year
- Since first price
- +7.5% a year since 2015
INTF trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | INTF total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −2.3% | −2.3% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −0.1% | −0.1% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +2.9% | +1.2% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +10.4% | +8.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +16.0% | +12.5% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +81.3%+21.9%/yr | +64.3% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +63.7%+10.4%/yr | +37.3% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +143.5%+9.3%/yr | +76.1% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| Since inceptionMay 4, 2015 | +130.1%+7.5%/yr | +63.7% | — | — | — |
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: INTF vs SPY
From May 4, 2015: INTF grew to $23,008, SPY to $43,452.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
INTF returns by calendar year
7 of 10 full years positive. Best 2025 (+35.5%), worst 2018 (−15.9%). 2026 is year to date.
INTF annual returns table
| Year | INTF | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +10.4% | −10.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +35.5% | −13.6% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +6.0% | −8.9% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +18.2% | −10.8% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −12.3% | −27.7% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +11.7% | −9.0% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +2.8% | −36.5% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +18.5% | −9.7% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −15.9% | −24.4% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +28.5% | −2.5% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | −0.6% | −11.8% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
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.
INTF largest drawdowns
Now 5.6% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2018 | −40.4% | Mar 23, 2020 | Mar 11, 2021 | 2.2 years | 3.1 years |
| Sep 3, 2021 | −29.3% | Sep 27, 2022 | Jan 29, 2024 | 1.1 years | 2.4 years |
| May 21, 2015 | −17.8% | Feb 11, 2016 | Mar 24, 2017 | 9 months | 1.8 years |
| Mar 19, 2025 | −13.6% | Apr 8, 2025 | Apr 28, 2025 | 20 days | 40 days |
| Feb 25, 2026 | −10.2% | Mar 20, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 | 23 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.
INTF risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +21.0% | +11.3% | +9.2% | +7.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 11.4% | 15.2% | 15.1% | 15.0% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.35 | 0.55 | 0.51 | 0.44 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.32 | 0.84 | 0.74 | 0.64 |
| Best month | +7.8% | +12.9% | +12.9% | +12.9% |
| Worst month | −6.4% | −9.7% | −15.3% | −15.3% |
| Best 12 months | +39.8% | +39.8% | +45.0% | +45.0% |
| Worst 12 months | +6.0% | −24.1% | −24.1% | −24.1% |
| Positive months | 78% | 67% | 66% | 65% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.55 | 0.75 | 0.81 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.59 | 0.77 | 0.83 | — |
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.
INTF rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 126 | −24.1% | +10.2% | +45.0% | 70% |
| 3-year (a year) | 102 | −3.8% | +5.9% | +23.5% | 88% |
| 5-year (a year) | 78 | −2.3% | +6.5% | +13.2% | 97% |
| 10-year (a year) | 18 | +6.1% | +8.9% | +10.0% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2015. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
INTF performance overview
iShares Edge MSCI Multifactor Intl ETF (INTF) returned +16.0% over the past year and +9.3% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2015 it has returned +7.5% a year, turning $10,000 into about $23,008. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −40.4%, from Jan 26, 2018 to Mar 23, 2020, and it took 12 months to get back to the old high. INTF finished 7 of its 10 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2025 (+35.5%) and the worst 2018 (−15.9%). Volatility has been 15.0% a year.
Related: INTF chart, INTF holdings, INTF dividends. See the INTF overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
INTF performance FAQ
What is the INTF return over the past year?
INTF returned +16.0% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 12.5%.
What is the average annual return of INTF?
INTF has returned +10.4% a year over 5 years, +9.3% a year over 10 years, +7.5% a year since May 4, 2015 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in INTF be worth?
$10,000 invested in INTF at its first recorded close on May 4, 2015 would be worth about $23,008 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for INTF?
The worst calendar year was 2018, with a total return of −15.9%. The best was 2025 at +35.5%.
What is the biggest drawdown of INTF?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −40.4% between January 26, 2018 and March 23, 2020. It recovered to the old high on March 11, 2021, 12 months after the bottom.
How volatile is INTF?
Over the past 3 years INTF had an annualized volatility of 11.4% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.35 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).