iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (IXUS) Performance
IXUS total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +10.6% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +13.6% total return
- 5 years
- +8.0% a year
- 10 years
- +9.0% a year
- Since first price
- +7.5% a year since 2012
IXUS trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | IXUS total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −3.9% | −3.9% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −1.0% | −1.0% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +2.0% | +0.7% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +10.6% | +9.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +13.6% | +10.1% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +75.8%+20.7%/yr | +59.9% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +46.7%+8.0%/yr | +25.8% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +136.9%+9.0%/yr | +78.8% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| Since inceptionOct 22, 2012 | +174.4%+7.5%/yr | +88.2% | — | — | — |
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: IXUS vs SPY
From Oct 22, 2012: IXUS grew to $27,439, SPY to $67,369.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
IXUS returns by calendar year
9 of 13 full years positive. Best 2025 (+32.4%), worst 2022 (−16.5%). 2026 is year to date.
IXUS annual returns table
| Year | IXUS | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +10.6% | −11.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +32.4% | −13.7% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +5.2% | −8.5% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +15.8% | −12.2% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −16.5% | −28.9% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +8.9% | −7.0% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +10.8% | −35.3% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +21.7% | −8.2% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −14.4% | −23.0% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +28.1% | −2.4% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +4.7% | −10.1% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −4.7% | −18.3% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | −5.0% | −13.9% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +13.7% | −11.2% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
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.
IXUS largest drawdowns
Now 6.4% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2018 | −36.2% | Mar 23, 2020 | Nov 16, 2020 | 2.2 years | 2.8 years |
| Jun 14, 2021 | −30.0% | Oct 12, 2022 | May 15, 2024 | 1.3 years | 2.9 years |
| Jul 3, 2014 | −25.0% | Feb 11, 2016 | May 5, 2017 | 1.6 years | 2.8 years |
| Mar 19, 2025 | −13.7% | Apr 8, 2025 | May 2, 2025 | 20 days | 44 days |
| Feb 25, 2026 | −11.4% | Mar 30, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | 33 days | 2 months |
| May 21, 2013 | −11.2% | Jun 24, 2013 | Sep 11, 2013 | 34 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.
IXUS risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +20.3% | +9.3% | +9.2% | +7.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 12.0% | 15.3% | 14.9% | 14.2% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.25 | 0.43 | 0.51 | 0.49 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.19 | 0.65 | 0.76 | 0.74 |
| Best month | +8.4% | +12.9% | +12.9% | +12.9% |
| Worst month | −7.9% | −9.9% | −15.7% | −15.7% |
| Best 12 months | +39.6% | +39.6% | +52.6% | +52.6% |
| Worst 12 months | +5.2% | −25.8% | −25.8% | −25.8% |
| Positive months | 67% | 58% | 62% | 59% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.68 | 0.78 | 0.81 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.71 | 0.80 | 0.84 | — |
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.
IXUS rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 157 | −25.8% | +9.5% | +52.6% | 68% |
| 3-year (a year) | 133 | −2.2% | +5.2% | +21.0% | 91% |
| 5-year (a year) | 109 | −0.8% | +5.9% | +11.4% | 96% |
| 10-year (a year) | 49 | +2.8% | +5.0% | +10.6% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2012. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
IXUS performance overview
iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (IXUS) returned +13.6% over the past year and +9.0% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2012 it has returned +7.5% a year, turning $10,000 into about $27,439. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −36.2%, from Jan 26, 2018 to Mar 23, 2020, and it took 8 months to get back to the old high. IXUS finished 9 of its 13 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2025 (+32.4%) and the worst 2022 (−16.5%). Volatility has been 14.2% a year.
Related: IXUS chart, IXUS holdings, IXUS dividends. See the IXUS overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
IXUS performance FAQ
What is the IXUS return over the past year?
IXUS returned +13.6% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 10.1%.
What is the average annual return of IXUS?
IXUS has returned +8.0% a year over 5 years, +9.0% a year over 10 years, +7.5% a year since October 22, 2012 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in IXUS be worth?
$10,000 invested in IXUS at its first recorded close on October 22, 2012 would be worth about $27,439 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for IXUS?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −16.5%. The best was 2025 at +32.4%.
What is the biggest drawdown of IXUS?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −36.2% between January 26, 2018 and March 23, 2020. It recovered to the old high on November 16, 2020, 8 months after the bottom.
How volatile is IXUS?
Over the past 3 years IXUS had an annualized volatility of 12.0% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.25 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).