AOA: iShares Core Aggressive Allocation ETF returns, drawdowns and risk
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Data updated October 2026
AOA · US exchange · USDCategory: Allocation and multi-asset ETFsData from November 2008
From November 2008 to October 2026 AOA returned 10.4% a year on average with dividends reinvested, in US dollars: $10,000 invested at the start grew to $58,691.
Its deepest fall was 28.4%, from February 2020 to March 2020, and it took about 6 months to get back to the previous high. Annual volatility was 15.3%; at the last close it was 2.0% below its high.
Against SPY (SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust), over the 215 months both have data, the correlation of monthly returns was 0.96: they moved almost in lockstep. Beta was 0.84. In months when SPY rose, AOA moved 82% as much on average; in months when SPY fell, 88% as much.
Key figures
- Annual return (CAGR)
- +10.4%
- 1-year return
- +12.7%
- 5 years, a year
- +8.6%
- 10 years, a year
- +10.3%
- Annual volatility
- 15.3%
- Maximum drawdown
- −28.4%
- Sharpe ratio
- 0.64
- Worst year
- 2022: −16.2%
Trailing returns
| Period | AOA | SPY |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +12.7% | +16.6% |
| 3 years, a year | +19.1% | +23.1% |
| 5 years, a year | +8.6% | +12.7% |
| 10 years, a year | +10.3% | +15.4% |
To the last close of October 2026. Periods longer than a year are annualised.
Growth of $10,000: AOA vs SPY
Month-end values from December 2008, the first month both funds have data.
AOA drawdowns
Percentage below the previous high, weekly.
Returns by calendar year
| Year | AOA | SPY |
|---|---|---|
| 2026(partial) | +10.4% | +13.3% |
| 2025 | +19.6% | +17.7% |
| 2024 | +13.6% | +24.9% |
| 2023 | +18.3% | +26.2% |
| 2022 | −16.2% | −18.2% |
| 2021 | +15.5% | +28.7% |
| 2020 | +12.9% | +18.3% |
| 2019 | +22.6% | +31.2% |
| 2018 | −7.9% | −4.6% |
| 2017 | +20.1% | +21.7% |
| 2016 | +7.5% | +12.0% |
| 2015 | −1.1% | +1.2% |
| 2014 | +6.0% | +13.5% |
| 2013 | +22.4% | +32.3% |
| 2012 | +15.0% | +16.0% |
| 2011 | −1.7% | +1.9% |
| 2010 | +16.7% | +15.1% |
| 2009 | +25.8% | +26.4% |
| 2008(partial) | −2.5% | — |
AOA compared
How the figures are calculated
Total return in the fund’s trading currency, from end-of-day prices with dividends reinvested on the ex-date. The fund’s own ongoing charges are already reflected in its price; trading costs, taxes and currency conversion are not included. Past returns do not predict future returns.
Sharpe ratio uses the return of short-term government bills in the same currency as the risk-free rate. The growth chart uses month-end values; drawdowns and volatility use daily closes.
Questions
What is the average annual return of AOA?
From November 2008 to October 2026 AOA returned 10.4% a year on average (CAGR) with dividends reinvested, in USD. Over the last 5 years: +8.6% a year. Over the last 12 months: +12.7%.
What was the worst drawdown of AOA?
28.4%, from February 2020 to March 2020; it took about 6 months from the previous high to get back to it.
How volatile is AOA?
Annual volatility was 15.3% over the period. Its worst month was −11.9% and 67% of months were positive. Worst calendar year: 2022 (−16.2%).
How closely does AOA follow SPY?
Over 215 months the correlation of monthly returns was 0.96, so they moved almost in lockstep, with a beta of 0.84.
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Source: MarketStack end-of-day prices, total return with dividends reinvested. Figures are historical and descriptive; they are not forecasts and not investment advice. MEDGE Capital does not recommend buying or selling any instrument. Risk disclaimer.