iShares Government/Credit Bond ETF (GBF)
GBF is a passive ETF by iShares tracking the investment results of the Barclays Capital U.S. Government/Credit Bond Index. GBF launched on Jan 11, 2007 and has a 0.20% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US4642885960 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 464288596 |
| Issuer | iShares |
| Inception Date | Jan 11, 2007 |
| Region | North America (U.S.) |
| Category | Total Bond Market |
| Leveraged | 1x |
| Index Tracked | Barclays Capital U.S. Government/Credit Bond Index |
| Home Page | www.ishares.com |
| Asset Class | Bond |
Expense Ratio
GBF has an expense ratio of 0.20%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares Government/Credit Bond ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
iShares Government/Credit Bond ETF had a return of 1.27% year-to-date (YTD) and 7.45% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, iShares Government/Credit Bond ETF had an annualized return of 1.40%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.39%, indicating that iShares Government/Credit Bond ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 1.27% | 25.45% |
| 1 month | -1.45% | 2.91% |
| 6 months | 2.93% | 14.05% |
| 1 year | 7.45% | 35.64% |
| 5 years (annualized) | -0.33% | 14.13% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 1.40% | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of GBF, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -0.24% | -1.38% | 0.67% | -2.21% | 1.61% | 0.87% | 2.22% | 1.40% | 1.32% | -2.48% | 1.27% | ||
| 2023 | 3.27% | -2.60% | 2.91% | 0.55% | -1.23% | -0.31% | -0.17% | -0.56% | -2.42% | -1.43% | 4.40% | 3.55% | 5.79% |
| 2022 | -2.30% | -1.16% | -3.11% | -3.94% | 0.63% | -1.53% | 2.32% | -2.95% | -4.04% | -1.07% | 3.86% | -1.18% | -13.84% |
| 2021 | -1.25% | -1.97% | -1.40% | 0.91% | 0.34% | 1.12% | 1.24% | -0.23% | -1.10% | 0.09% | 0.37% | -0.38% | -2.30% |
| 2020 | 2.48% | 1.87% | -0.92% | 2.12% | 0.67% | 0.88% | 1.97% | -1.39% | -0.15% | -0.64% | 1.39% | 0.23% | 8.76% |
| 2019 | 1.14% | -0.17% | 2.24% | -0.02% | 1.97% | 1.41% | 0.12% | 3.40% | -0.74% | 0.13% | -0.06% | -0.25% | 9.47% |
| 2018 | -1.16% | -1.20% | 0.69% | -0.94% | 0.64% | -0.11% | 0.09% | 0.61% | -0.53% | -0.92% | 0.40% | 1.96% | -0.52% |
| 2017 | 0.37% | 0.87% | -0.12% | 0.79% | 1.02% | -0.01% | 0.28% | 0.85% | -0.37% | -0.02% | -0.18% | 0.56% | 4.10% |
| 2016 | 1.39% | 0.83% | 1.07% | 0.32% | -0.05% | 2.59% | 0.43% | -0.16% | -0.22% | -1.01% | -2.67% | -0.10% | 2.35% |
| 2015 | 2.08% | -0.99% | 0.32% | -0.74% | -0.38% | -1.39% | 1.00% | -0.23% | 0.55% | 0.37% | -0.60% | -0.41% | -0.48% |
| 2014 | 1.24% | 0.30% | 0.01% | 0.72% | 1.07% | -0.03% | 0.27% | 1.24% | -0.97% | 0.95% | 0.77% | 0.60% | 6.33% |
| 2013 | -0.73% | 0.73% | 0.19% | 1.15% | -1.92% | -2.49% | 0.16% | -0.80% | 0.89% | 1.20% | 0.18% | -0.50% | -1.98% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of GBF is 30, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other ETFs in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Government/Credit Bond ETF (GBF) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares Government/Credit Bond ETF provided a 3.95% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.08 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $4.08 | $3.19 | $2.18 | $1.48 | $2.06 | $3.10 | $2.86 | $2.64 | $2.35 | $2.28 | $2.38 | $2.61 |
Dividend yield | 3.95% | 3.03% | 2.13% | 1.22% | 1.64% | 2.64% | 2.59% | 2.31% | 2.09% | 2.04% | 2.08% | 2.37% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares Government/Credit Bond ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.34 | $0.39 | $0.33 | $0.33 | $0.33 | $0.33 | $0.33 | $0.32 | $0.33 | $3.37 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.23 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.23 | $0.25 | $0.24 | $0.26 | $0.36 | $0.70 | $3.19 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.14 | $0.15 | $0.16 | $0.20 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.22 | $0.21 | $0.43 | $2.18 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.11 | $0.12 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.11 | $0.26 | $1.48 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.22 | $0.19 | $0.18 | $0.19 | $0.18 | $0.17 | $0.15 | $0.14 | $0.13 | $0.28 | $2.06 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.24 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.26 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.26 | $0.25 | $0.24 | $0.62 | $3.10 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.23 | $0.24 | $0.23 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.25 | $0.51 | $2.86 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.20 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.56 | $2.64 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.17 | $0.18 | $0.19 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.20 | $0.46 | $2.35 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.17 | $0.18 | $0.20 | $0.18 | $0.20 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.20 | $0.18 | $0.42 | $2.28 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.19 | $0.20 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.19 | $0.37 | $2.38 |
| 2013 | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.23 | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.23 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.23 | $0.21 | $0.35 | $2.61 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares Government/Credit Bond ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the iShares Government/Credit Bond ETF was 19.67%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current iShares Government/Credit Bond ETF drawdown is 10.52%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -19.67% | Aug 5, 2020 | 560 | Oct 24, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -8.75% | Sep 10, 2008 | 23 | Oct 10, 2008 | 36 | Dec 2, 2008 | 59 |
| -7.97% | Mar 10, 2020 | 8 | Mar 19, 2020 | 69 | Jun 26, 2020 | 77 |
| -6.12% | May 3, 2013 | 87 | Sep 5, 2013 | 219 | Jul 23, 2014 | 306 |
| -5.84% | Dec 30, 2008 | 47 | Mar 9, 2009 | 101 | Jul 31, 2009 | 148 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares Government/Credit Bond ETF volatility is 1.73%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.