iShares Global Comm Services ETF (IXP) Performance
IXP total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −7.7% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −6.4% total return
- 5 years
- +7.4% a year
- 10 years
- +9.0% a year
- Since first price
- +6.3% a year since 2001
IXP trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | IXP total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −7.4% | −7.4% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −0.3% | −0.3% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −8.6% | −9.2% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −7.7% | −8.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −6.4% | −9.4% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +70.8%+19.5%/yr | +61.3% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +42.9%+7.4%/yr | +30.5% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +135.7%+9.0%/yr | +88.4% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +219.2%+8.0%/yr | +93.3% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| 20 years | +276.2%+6.8%/yr | +85.8% | +696.9%+10.9%/yr | +1,839.9%+16.0%/yr | +79.6%+3.0%/yr |
| Since inceptionNov 16, 2001 | +354.7%+6.3%/yr | +108.7% | — | — | — |
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: IXP vs SPY
From Nov 16, 2001: IXP grew to $45,468, SPY to $104,241.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
IXP returns by calendar year
17 of 24 full years positive. Best 2023 (+38.8%), worst 2022 (−33.0%). 2026 is year to date.
IXP annual returns table
| Year | IXP | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −7.7% | −12.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +29.3% | −17.5% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +31.3% | −8.7% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +38.8% | −11.2% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −33.0% | −39.3% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +12.8% | −11.5% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +22.2% | −27.1% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +25.2% | −9.1% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −13.7% | −19.9% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +6.6% | −5.6% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +5.5% | −13.9% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −0.1% | −13.2% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | −1.4% | −9.0% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +24.1% | −8.7% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +7.4% | −9.2% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | +0.9% | −14.7% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | +11.6% | −14.9% | +15.1% | +19.9% | +6.4% |
| 2009 | +11.4% | −25.0% | +26.4% | +54.7% | +3.0% |
| 2008 | −30.9% | −46.2% | −36.8% | −41.7% | +7.9% |
| 2007 | +24.7% | −8.3% | +5.1% | +19.0% | +6.6% |
| 2006 | +33.2% | −8.0% | +15.8% | +7.1% | +3.9% |
| 2005 | −6.7% | −7.7% | +4.8% | +1.6% | +2.3% |
| 2004 | +19.0% | −13.4% | +10.7% | +10.5% | +3.8% |
| 2003 | +26.2% | −23.5% | +28.2% | +49.7% | — |
| 2002 | −27.7% | −45.3% | −21.6% | −37.4% | — |
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.
IXP largest drawdowns
Now 11.5% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2007 | −50.1% | Mar 9, 2009 | Sep 13, 2013 | 1.4 years | 5.9 years |
| Jan 4, 2002 | −45.3% | Sep 30, 2002 | Nov 26, 2004 | 9 months | 2.9 years |
| Sep 7, 2021 | −43.9% | Nov 3, 2022 | Jun 5, 2024 | 1.2 years | 2.7 years |
| Feb 19, 2020 | −27.1% | Mar 20, 2020 | Jul 8, 2020 | 30 days | 5 months |
| Jan 26, 2018 | −19.9% | Dec 24, 2018 | Apr 29, 2019 | 11 months | 1.3 years |
| Feb 14, 2025 | −17.5% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 6, 2025 | 53 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.
IXP risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +22.4% | +8.9% | +9.1% | +6.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 13.7% | 17.4% | 16.1% | 16.4% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.24 | 0.37 | 0.48 | — |
| Sortino ratio | 2.19 | 0.56 | 0.73 | — |
| Best month | +8.1% | +14.0% | +14.0% | +22.4% |
| Worst month | −8.1% | −12.0% | −12.0% | −14.8% |
| Best 12 months | +42.0% | +42.0% | +56.6% | +56.6% |
| Worst 12 months | −1.1% | −37.7% | −37.7% | −41.3% |
| Positive months | 72% | 62% | 64% | 60% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0.86 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.80 | 0.79 | 0.82 | — |
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.
IXP rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 288 | −41.3% | +8.7% | +56.6% | 74% |
| 3-year (a year) | 264 | −9.3% | +7.5% | +34.8% | 89% |
| 5-year (a year) | 240 | −2.4% | +6.6% | +24.0% | 96% |
| 10-year (a year) | 180 | +1.6% | +6.8% | +11.2% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2001. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
IXP performance overview
iShares Global Comm Services ETF (IXP) returned −6.4% over the past year and +9.0% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2001 it has returned +6.3% a year, turning $10,000 into about $45,468. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −50.1%, from Oct 29, 2007 to Mar 9, 2009, and it took 4.5 years to get back to the old high. IXP finished 17 of its 24 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2023 (+38.8%) and the worst 2022 (−33.0%). Volatility has been 16.4% a year.
Related: IXP chart, IXP holdings, IXP dividends, IXP valuation. See the IXP overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
IXP performance FAQ
What is the IXP return over the past year?
IXP returned −6.4% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 9.4%.
What is the average annual return of IXP?
IXP has returned +7.4% a year over 5 years, +9.0% a year over 10 years, +6.3% a year since November 16, 2001 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in IXP be worth?
$10,000 invested in IXP at its first recorded close on November 16, 2001 would be worth about $45,468 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for IXP?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −33.0%. The best was 2023 at +38.8%.
What is the biggest drawdown of IXP?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −50.1% between October 29, 2007 and March 9, 2009. It recovered to the old high on September 13, 2013, 4.5 years after the bottom.
How volatile is IXP?
Over the past 3 years IXP had an annualized volatility of 13.7% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.24 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).