What is iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF's average annual return?

Since 2005, iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (ITOT) has returned about 10.4% a year (the compound annual growth rate) and an average calendar-year return of 11.8%.

What were iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF's best and worst years?

Over 2005–2026, the best year was 2013 (+32.7%) and the worst was 2008 (-36.5%).

How often is iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF up in a year?

18 of the 21 full years since 2005 were positive — about 86% of the time.

ITOT

iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETFETF · Broad Market

$162.00+$0.11 (+0.07%)as of market close, Jul 24, 2026

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ITOT returns by year

iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF has returned +10.4% annually (CAGR) since 2005. Calendar-year, monthly and weekly total returns for iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (ITOT) below, through July 24, 2026 — the most recent year is year-to-date.

Annualized (CAGR)

+10.4%

2005–2026

Average year

+11.8%

21 full years

Best year

+32.7%

2013

Worst year

-36.5%

2008

Positive years

18/21

86% up

iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF returns by year (2005–2026)#

Calendar-year returns with each year's path and its dividend contribution (dividend return = total minus price return).

iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF annual returns by year
Year	Start price	End price	Dividend	Total return
2026YTD	$148.69	$162.00	+0.2%	+9.2%
2025	$128.62	$148.69	+1.4%	+17.0%
2024	$105.23	$128.62	+1.6%	+23.8%
2023	$84.80	$105.23	+2.0%	+26.1%
2022	$106.98	$84.80	+1.3%	-19.5%
2021	$86.22	$106.98	+1.6%	+25.7%
2020	$72.69	$86.22	+2.1%	+20.7%
2019	$56.76	$72.69	+2.6%	+30.7%
2018	$61.14	$56.76	+1.8%	-5.3%
2017	$51.29	$61.14	+2.2%	+21.4%
2016	$46.43	$51.29	+2.1%	+12.6%
2015	$46.95	$46.43	+2.0%	+0.9%
2014	$42.30	$46.95	+2.0%	+13.0%
2013	$32.47	$42.30	+2.4%	+32.7%
2012	$28.59	$32.47	+2.2%	+15.8%
2011	$28.63	$28.59	+1.9%	+1.7%
2010	$25.07	$28.63	+2.0%	+16.2%
2009	$20.24	$25.07	+2.7%	+26.6%
2008	$32.54	$20.24	+1.3%	-36.5%
2007	$31.45	$32.54	+1.7%	+5.1%
2006	$27.75	$31.45	+1.8%	+15.1%
2005	$26.77	$27.75	+0.0%	+3.7%

Total return by period

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Methodology#

Returns are total returns (dividends reinvested), computed from ITOT's split- and dividend-adjusted closes. The bar chart switches between annual and monthly periods. Annualized return is the compound annual growth rate over the full period. The current year is year-to-date. See also the periodic table of returns. Past performance does not predict future returns; not investment advice.

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FAQ

What is iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF's average annual return?: Since 2005, iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (ITOT) has returned about 10.4% a year (the compound annual growth rate) and an average calendar-year return of 11.8%.
What were iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF's best and worst years?: Over 2005–2026, the best year was 2013 (+32.7%) and the worst was 2008 (-36.5%).
How often is iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF up in a year?: 18 of the 21 full years since 2005 were positive — about 86% of the time.