- ISIN
- US46438G8024
- CUSIP
- 46438G802
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Sep 19, 2023
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Inflation-Protected Bonds
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- ICE 2029 Maturity US Inflation-Linked Treasury Index
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
- Assets Under Management
- $101M
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Performance
IBIF Performance Chart
iShares iBonds Oct 2029 Term TIPS ETF (IBIF) is up 1.1% since the beginning of the year. IBIF is currently trading at $26 per share.
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Returns By Period
iShares iBonds Oct 2029 Term TIPS ETF (IBIF) has returned 1.13% so far this year and 3.63% over the past 12 months.
iShares iBonds Oct 2029 Term TIPS ETF
- 1D
- -0.14%
- 1M
- -0.31%
- YTD
- 1.13%
- 6M
- 1.18%
- 1Y
- 3.63%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
IBIF Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 21, 2023, IBIF's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.45%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 12.9 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Dec 2023 with a return of +2.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2024 at -1.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, IBIF closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 13, 2023 with a return of +1.4%, while the worst single day was Apr 7, 2025 at -0.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.69% | 0.38% | -0.23% | 1.09% | -0.06% | -0.75% | 1.13% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.07% | 1.86% | 1.03% | 0.90% | -0.46% | 0.65% | 0.42% | 1.70% | -0.30% | 0.03% | 0.30% | -0.14% | 7.27% |
| 2024 | 0.33% | -0.91% | 0.82% | -1.23% | 1.43% | 0.92% | 1.55% | 0.67% | 1.30% | -1.45% | 0.45% | -0.76% | 3.11% |
| 2023 | -0.25% | -0.21% | 2.08% | 2.31% | 3.95% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares iBonds Oct 2029 Term TIPS ETF has an annualized alpha of 5.45%, beta of 0.01, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 21, 2023.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (16.32%) than losses (3.62%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.01 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 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 0.00 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
- 5.45%
- Beta
- 0.01
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 16.32%
- Downside Capture
- 3.62%
Expense Ratio
IBIF has an expense ratio of 0.10%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
IBIF ranks 63 for risk / return — better than 63% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares iBonds Oct 2029 Term TIPS ETF (IBIF) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| IBIF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.27 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.03 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.37 | -0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.84 | 2.78 | +1.05 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.95 | 12.44 | -0.49 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares iBonds Oct 2029 Term TIPS ETF provided a 3.77% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.99 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.99 | $1.17 | $1.03 | $0.25 |
Dividend yield | 3.77% | 4.51% | 4.05% | 0.96% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares iBonds Oct 2029 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 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $1.17 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $1.03 |
| 2023 | $0.25 | $0.25 |
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 2029 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 2029 Term TIPS ETF was 2.50%, occurring on Dec 19, 2024. Recovery took 43 trading sessions.
The current iShares iBonds Oct 2029 Term TIPS ETF drawdown is 0.88%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 pullback2024 | -2.50%Dec 2024 | 2mo 25d | 2mo 8d | 5mo 3dSep 2024 - Feb 2025 |
2025 selloff2025 | -1.87%Apr 2025 | 7d | 17d | 24dApr 2025 - Apr 2025 |
2024 pullback2024 | -1.81%Feb 2024 | 28d | 3mo 21d | 4mo 19dJan 2024 - Jun 2024 |
2023 pullback2023 | -1.56%Oct 2023 | 8d | 1mo | 1mo 8dSep 2023 - Nov 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -1.38%May 2025 | 11d | 1mo 15d | 1mo 26dMay 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| IBIF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -2.50% | -56.78% | +54.28% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -0.95% | -9.10% | +8.15% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.88% | -1.80% | +0.92% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.55% | -10.71% | +10.16% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.30% | 2.03% | -1.73% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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