iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Jun ETF (MAXJ) Performance
MAXJ total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +4.7% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +5.9% total return
- Since first price
- +19.1% since 2024
MAXJ trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | MAXJ total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.1% | +0.1% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +1.4% | +1.4% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +2.9% | +2.9% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +4.7% | +4.7% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +5.9% | +4.9% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionJul 1, 2024 | +19.1% | +17.1% | — | — | — |
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: MAXJ vs SPY
From Jul 1, 2024: MAXJ grew to $11,914, SPY to $14,301.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
MAXJ returns by calendar year
1 of 1 full years positive. Best 2025 (+8.8%), worst 2025 (+8.8%). 2026 is year to date.
MAXJ annual returns table
| Year | MAXJ | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +4.7% | −1.7% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +8.8% | −6.3% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
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.
MAXJ risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2024 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +8.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 4.2% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.93 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.86 |
| Best month | +3.8% |
| Worst month | −2.2% |
| Best 12 months | +13.1% |
| Worst 12 months | +6.0% |
| Positive months | 77% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
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.
MAXJ rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 16 | +5.7% | +8.6% | +13.1% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2024. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
MAXJ performance overview
iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Jun ETF (MAXJ) returned +5.9% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Jul 1, 2024 it has returned +19.1%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
Related: MAXJ chart, MAXJ dividends. See the MAXJ overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
MAXJ performance FAQ
What is the MAXJ return over the past year?
MAXJ returned +5.9% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 4.9%.
How much would $10,000 invested in MAXJ be worth?
$10,000 invested in MAXJ at its first recorded close on July 1, 2024 would be worth about $11,914 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
How volatile is MAXJ?
Over the past history MAXJ had an annualized volatility of 4.2% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.93 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).