IXUS — iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

IXUS Price Performance — Growth of $10,000

Value of a $10,000 investment in IXUS over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.

IXUS Drawdown

The "underwater" chart: IXUS's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.

Overview

The iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (IXUS) operates within the Global Multi-Region category, where ETFValuer tracks a total of 8 funds. Issued by iShares, this fund has accumulated assets under management of $58.5 billion and currently trades at a price of $93.37. It holds an overall rank of #29 out of 458 tracked ETFs across all categories and has received an ETFValuer grade of B+ with a score of 77.1. The fund offers a low-cost structure with an expense ratio of 0.07% while providing a dividend yield of 2.94%. The substantial asset size and high ranking suggest significant investor adoption relative to other funds in the broader market. These metrics position the ETF as a widely utilized vehicle for accessing international equity exposure within its specific category.

Recent performance data shows a decline over the shortest horizons, with the fund down -1.07% over one day, -0.51% over one week, and -0.88% over one month. However, the trend shifts to positive returns over longer periods, recording a 3-month gain of +1.91% and a 6-month increase of +7.32%. Year-to-date returns stand at +10.17%, while the one-year return is +23.27%. The three-year return figure reaches +57.89%, indicating a strong cumulative growth pattern over the medium to long term. This trajectory demonstrates a divergence between short-term volatility and sustained long-term appreciation. The data reflects a recovery from recent dips into a period of consistent upward momentum across the annual and multi-year metrics.

The fund carries a Moderate volatility label and exhibits a beta of 0.92, suggesting price movements that are slightly less sensitive than the broader market. A Sharpe ratio of 1.08 indicates that the fund has generated a favorable risk-adjusted return relative to its volatility. The maximum drawdown recorded is -13.75%, which defines the largest peak-to-trough decline experienced by the fund. This combination of a beta below 1.0 and a moderate volatility classification implies the fund tends to experience smaller swings than the average market asset. The Sharpe ratio further suggests that the returns generated have historically compensated investors well for the level of risk taken. Together, these figures characterize a fund that balances market exposure with a measured approach to downside protection.

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IXUS Top Holdings

Holdings as of 2026-04-30 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 13.4% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how IXUS's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.

Which Funds Overlap With IXUS

Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with IXUS's top 10 — ACWX overlaps most, holding 9 of the same companies as IXUS's top 10 (11.9% of IXUS's assets).

Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.

Market Backdrop

10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.71% (as of 2026-07-23) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.

CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 18.70 (as of 2026-07-23) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.

Federal Funds Rate: 3.63% (as of 2026-06-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.

Trade-Weighted US Dollar Index: 120.53 (as of 2026-07-17) — Measures the US dollar’s strength against major trading-partner currencies — dollar moves directly affect the US-dollar value of this fund’s international holdings.

IXUS Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment

Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 2.88% and average daily volume is 1.9M/day. Tighter spreads and higher volume mean lower round-trip trading costs; this is a live-market snapshot and can widen during volatile sessions. AUM of $58.5B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.

Domicile & tax treatment: IXUS is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.

IXUS Performance History

How IXUS Compares to Other Global Multi-Region ETFs