# IBB ETF returns, drawdowns and dividends

> IBB (iShares Biotechnology ETF): 1-year total return +37.48%, price return +37.21%, max drawdown 9.70%, trailing yield 0.17%. Daily data through Oct. 2, 2026.

Source: https://findetfstock.com/etf/ibb/ · Prices through: 2026-10-02 · Data: Yahoo Finance daily closes and ex-dividend amounts

iShares Biotechnology ETF.

IBB gained 37.48% over the past year with dividends reinvested (+37.21% on price alone), based on closing prices through Oct. 2, 2026. Over the last 5.2 years (since July 16, 2021) it gained 29.48% with dividends reinvested, or +5.08% a year. Its largest fall from a peak over the past year was 9.70%, and it closed 5.38% below its highest close since July 16, 2021 ($216.96 on Aug. 19, 2026). It pays dividends quarterly: $0.34 per share over the last 12 months, a trailing yield of 0.17%. 

## Returns by period

| Period | Since | Total return | Price return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 2026-09-02 | -3.98% | -3.98% |
| 3 months | 2026-07-02 | +4.91% | +4.90% |
| 6 months | 2026-04-02 | +21.19% | +21.17% |
| Year to date | 2025-12-31 | +21.75% | +21.64% |
| 1 year | 2025-10-02 | +37.48% | +37.21% |
| 3 years | 2023-10-02 | +71.40% (+19.67%/yr) | +70.17% (+19.38%/yr) |
| 5 years | 2021-07-16 | +29.48% (+5.08%/yr) | +27.76% (+4.81%/yr) |

Total return reinvests every dividend at the ex-dividend date close. Price return excludes dividends.

## Calendar-year returns

| Year | Total return | Price return |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (year to date) | +21.75% | +21.64% |
| 2025 | +27.98% | +27.65% |
| 2024 | -2.41% | -2.68% |
| 2023 | +3.76% | +3.47% |
| 2022 | -13.69% | -13.98% |

## Drawdowns

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown, 1 year | 9.70% |
| Max drawdown, 3 years | 25.06% |
| Max drawdown, 5 years | 35.78% |
| Highest close since 2021-07-16 | $216.96 on 2026-08-19 (-5.38% from there) |
| 52-week closing range | $149.62 to $216.96 |

Deepest fall in the stored history: 39.95%, from 2021-08-09 to 2022-06-16, recovered on 2026-01-07 (1301 days after the low).

## Dividends

Trailing 12 months: $0.34 per share in 4 payments, yield 0.17%. Last ex-dividend date: 2026-09-15 ($0.01).

| Year | Dividends per share | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $0.16 | 3 |
| 2025 | $0.39 | 3 |
| 2024 | $0.39 | 3 |
| 2023 | $0.35 | 4 |
| 2022 | $0.41 | 4 |

Historical data for research and education, not investment advice. Methodology: https://findetfstock.com/methodology/