- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Sep 13, 2023
- Category
- Inflation-Protected Bonds
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- ICE 2026 Maturity US Inflation-Linked Treasury Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $86M
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Performance
IBIC Performance Chart
iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF (IBIC) is up 2.4% since the beginning of the year. IBIC is currently trading at $26 per share.
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Returns By Period
iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF (IBIC) has returned 2.37% so far this year and 4.60% over the past 12 months.
iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF
- 1D
- 0.03%
- 1M
- 0.38%
- YTD
- 2.37%
- 6M
- 2.47%
- 1Y
- 4.60%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -2.64%
- 1M
- 0.25%
- YTD
- 7.86%
- 6M
- 7.47%
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
IBIC Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 15, 2023, IBIC's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.43%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 13.5 years.
Historically, 88% of months were positive and 12% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +1.1%, while the worst month was Sep 2023 at -0.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, IBIC closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 13, 2023 with a return of +0.7%, while the worst single day was Feb 2, 2024 at -0.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.29% | 0.29% | 0.86% | 0.50% | 0.33% | 0.08% | 2.37% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.69% | 0.79% | 0.63% | 0.78% | -0.12% | 0.27% | 0.29% | 0.68% | 0.21% | 0.22% | 0.23% | 0.17% | 4.96% |
| 2024 | 0.46% | -0.02% | 0.51% | 0.02% | 0.83% | 0.49% | 0.56% | 0.69% | 0.87% | -0.01% | 0.57% | 0.17% | 5.25% |
| 2023 | -0.35% | 0.53% | 1.05% | 0.92% | 2.17% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF has an annualized alpha of 5.09%, beta of -0.02, and R2 of 0.08 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 18, 2023.
- This ETF captured 8.65% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -18.46%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of -0.02 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.08 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.08 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 5.09%
- Beta
- -0.02
- R²
- 0.08
- Upside Capture
- 8.65%
- Downside Capture
- -18.46%
Expense Ratio
IBIC has an expense ratio of 0.10%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
IBIC ranks 98 for risk / return — in the top 98% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF (IBIC) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| IBIC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | — | — | |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | — | — | |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 2.28 | — | — |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 17.50 | — | — |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 67.61 | — | — |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF provided a 3.59% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.94 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.94 | $1.13 | $1.18 | $0.21 |
Dividend yield | 3.59% | 4.43% | 4.65% | 0.83% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $1.13 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $1.18 |
| 2023 | $0.21 | $0.21 |
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS 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 iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF was 0.90%, occurring on Oct 3, 2023. Recovery took 8 trading sessions.
The current iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF drawdown is 0.13%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 pullback2023 | -0.90%Oct 2023 | 14d | 10d | 24dSep 2023 - Oct 2023 |
2024 pullback2024 | -0.59%Feb 2024 | 28d | 17d | 1mo 15dJan 2024 - Mar 2024 |
2023 pullback2023 | -0.48%Nov 2023 | 4d | 4d | 8dNov 2023 - Nov 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -0.46%May 2025 | 13d | 1mo 18d | 2mo 1dApr 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2025 selloff2025 | -0.44%Apr 2025 | 6d | 13d | 19dApr 2025 - Apr 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| IBIC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -0.90% | -9.10% | +8.20% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -0.26% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.13% | -2.97% | +2.84% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.10% | -1.13% | +1.03% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.07% | — | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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