iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) Performance
IVV total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +12.4% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +14.4% total return
- 5 years
- +12.5% a year
- 10 years
- +15.4% a year
- Since first price
- +8.5% a year since 2000
IVV trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | IVV total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −1.0% | −1.0% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +3.2% | +2.9% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +7.8% | +7.2% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +12.4% | +11.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +14.4% | +13.1% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +87.8%+23.4%/yr | +80.7% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +79.9%+12.5%/yr | +67.8% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +318.4%+15.4%/yr | +254.7% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +703.3%+14.9%/yr | +513.9% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| 20 years | +704.3%+11.0%/yr | +454.4% | +696.9%+10.9%/yr | +1,839.9%+16.0%/yr | +79.6%+3.0%/yr |
| Since inceptionMay 19, 2000 | +771.3%+8.5%/yr | +442.5% | — | — | — |
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: IVV vs SPY
From May 19, 2000: IVV grew to $87,129, SPY to $85,939.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
IVV returns by calendar year
20 of 25 full years positive. Best 2013 (+32.3%), worst 2008 (−37.0%). 2026 is year to date.
IVV annual returns table
| Year | IVV | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +12.4% | −8.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +17.8% | −18.8% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +24.9% | −8.4% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +26.3% | −9.9% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −18.2% | −24.5% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +28.8% | −5.1% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +18.4% | −33.9% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +31.3% | −6.6% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −4.5% | −19.4% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +21.8% | −2.6% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +12.1% | −9.2% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | +1.3% | −12.0% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | +13.6% | −7.3% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +32.3% | −5.6% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +16.1% | −9.6% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | +1.9% | −18.7% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | +15.1% | −15.6% | +15.1% | +19.9% | +6.4% |
| 2009 | +26.6% | −27.2% | +26.4% | +54.7% | +3.0% |
| 2008 | −37.0% | −46.7% | −36.8% | −41.7% | +7.9% |
| 2007 | +5.3% | −10.0% | +5.1% | +19.0% | +6.6% |
| 2006 | +15.9% | −7.6% | +15.8% | +7.1% | +3.9% |
| 2005 | +4.9% | −7.0% | +4.8% | +1.6% | +2.3% |
| 2004 | +10.8% | −7.5% | +10.7% | +10.5% | +3.8% |
| 2003 | +28.5% | −13.5% | +28.2% | +49.7% | — |
| 2002 | −21.5% | −33.0% | −21.6% | −37.4% | — |
| 2001 | −12.0% | −29.1% | −11.8% | −33.3% | — |
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.
IVV largest drawdowns
Now 2.5% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2007 | −55.3% | Mar 9, 2009 | Aug 16, 2012 | 1.4 years | 4.9 years |
| Sep 1, 2000 | −47.3% | Oct 9, 2002 | Oct 24, 2006 | 2.1 years | 6.1 years |
| Feb 19, 2020 | −33.9% | Mar 23, 2020 | Aug 10, 2020 | 33 days | 6 months |
| Jan 3, 2022 | −24.5% | Oct 12, 2022 | Dec 13, 2023 | 9 months | 1.9 years |
| Sep 20, 2018 | −19.4% | Dec 24, 2018 | Apr 12, 2019 | 3 months | 7 months |
| Feb 19, 2025 | −18.8% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 | 48 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.
IVV risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +22.8% | +13.8% | +15.3% | +8.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 12.5% | 15.7% | 15.3% | 15.0% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.38 | 0.68 | 0.86 | — |
| Sortino ratio | 2.87 | 1.08 | 1.36 | — |
| Best month | +10.5% | +10.5% | +12.7% | +12.7% |
| Worst month | −5.6% | −9.2% | −12.1% | −16.6% |
| Best 12 months | +38.0% | +38.0% | +56.5% | +56.5% |
| Worst 12 months | +8.3% | −18.2% | −18.2% | −43.2% |
| Positive months | 69% | 63% | 70% | 64% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | — |
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.
IVV rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 306 | −43.2% | +13.5% | +56.5% | 79% |
| 3-year (a year) | 282 | −15.0% | +11.6% | +26.0% | 85% |
| 5-year (a year) | 258 | −6.6% | +11.5% | +22.9% | 91% |
| 10-year (a year) | 198 | −1.8% | +10.5% | +16.6% | 97% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2000. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
IVV performance overview
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) returned +14.4% over the past year and +15.4% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2000 it has returned +8.5% a year, turning $10,000 into about $87,129. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −55.3%, from Oct 9, 2007 to Mar 9, 2009, and it took 3.4 years to get back to the old high. IVV finished 20 of its 25 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2013 (+32.3%) and the worst 2008 (−37.0%). Volatility has been 15.0% a year.
Related: IVV chart, IVV holdings, IVV dividends, IVV valuation. See the IVV overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
IVV performance FAQ
What is the IVV return over the past year?
IVV returned +14.4% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 13.1%.
What is the average annual return of IVV?
IVV has returned +12.5% a year over 5 years, +15.4% a year over 10 years, +8.5% a year since May 19, 2000 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in IVV be worth?
$10,000 invested in IVV at its first recorded close on May 19, 2000 would be worth about $87,129 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for IVV?
The worst calendar year was 2008, with a total return of −37.0%. The best was 2013 at +32.3%.
What is the biggest drawdown of IVV?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −55.3% between October 9, 2007 and March 9, 2009. It recovered to the old high on August 16, 2012, 3.4 years after the bottom.
How volatile is IVV?
Over the past 3 years IVV had an annualized volatility of 12.5% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.38 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).