AIA’s 52.67% year-to-date surge transforms $10,000 into $15,267, eclipsing SPY’s 10.61% return over the same period.
The iShares Asia 50 ETF (AIA) delivered a 52.67% year-to-date gain through June 3, 2026, turning a $10,000 investment into $15,267. The rally was driven by strong performances in top holdings, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM), which rose 44% amid AI chip demand.
AIA’s surge contrasts sharply with the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), which posted a 10.61% gain over the same period. The fund’s one-year return stands at 100.7%, compared to SPY’s 26.53%, marking the widest Asia mega-cap outperformance over the S&P 500 in a decade.
AIA opened the year at $97.51 and closed at $148.87 on June 3, 2026. Despite the recent rally, its five-year return of 79.67% closely aligns with SPY’s 78.48% over the same window.