- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Sep 19, 2023
- Category
- Inflation-Protected Bonds
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
IBIJ Performance Chart
iShares iBonds Oct 2033 Term TIPS ETF (IBIJ) is up 1.6% since the beginning of the year. IBIJ is currently trading at $26 per share.
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Returns By Period
iShares iBonds Oct 2033 Term TIPS ETF (IBIJ) has returned 1.61% so far this year and 4.51% over the past 12 months.
iShares iBonds Oct 2033 Term TIPS ETF
- 1D
- 0.09%
- 1M
- -0.33%
- YTD
- 1.61%
- 6M
- 1.33%
- 1Y
- 4.51%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 1.18%
- 1M
- -1.84%
- YTD
- 8.69%
- 6M
- 7.74%
- 1Y
- 20.53%
- 3Y*
- 18.69%
- 5Y*
- 11.60%
- 10Y*
- 13.47%
IBIJ Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 21, 2023, IBIJ's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.47%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 12.3 years.
Historically, 71% of months were positive and 29% were negative. The best month was Dec 2023 with a return of +3.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2024 at -2.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, IBIJ closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 13, 2023 with a return of +1.7%, while the worst single day was Apr 7, 2025 at -1.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.60% | 1.53% | -1.60% | 1.40% | 0.04% | -0.33% | 1.61% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.08% | 2.65% | 1.00% | 0.11% | -0.45% | 1.39% | 0.10% | 2.23% | 0.11% | 0.34% | 0.46% | -0.68% | 8.59% |
| 2024 | 0.25% | -1.67% | 1.02% | -2.58% | 1.98% | 1.10% | 2.22% | 0.84% | 1.80% | -2.65% | 0.48% | -1.92% | 0.69% |
| 2023 | -0.94% | -1.41% | 3.64% | 3.71% | 4.98% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares iBonds Oct 2033 Term TIPS ETF has an annualized alpha of 4.79%, beta of 0.05, and R2 of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 21, 2023.
- This ETF participated in 27.00% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 23.27% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.05 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.02 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 0.02 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
- 4.79%
- Beta
- 0.05
- R²
- 0.02
- Upside Capture
- 23.27%
- Downside Capture
- 27.00%
Expense Ratio
IBIJ has an expense ratio of 0.10%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
IBIJ ranks 38 for risk / return — below 38% of ETFs on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares iBonds Oct 2033 Term TIPS ETF (IBIJ) 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.
| IBIJ | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.50 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.57 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.20 | 1.30 | -0.10 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.95 | 2.27 | -0.31 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.23 | 9.90 | -3.66 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares iBonds Oct 2033 Term TIPS ETF provided a 3.93% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.03 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.03 | $1.20 | $1.10 | $0.16 |
Dividend yield | 3.93% | 4.66% | 4.42% | 0.60% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares iBonds Oct 2033 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 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $1.20 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $1.10 |
| 2023 | $0.16 | $0.16 |
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 2033 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 2033 Term TIPS ETF was 5.27%, occurring on Jan 14, 2025. Recovery took 52 trading sessions.
The current iShares iBonds Oct 2033 Term TIPS ETF drawdown is 0.61%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 pullback2025 | -5.27%Jan 2025 | 3mo 14d | 2mo 16d | 6moOct 2024 - Mar 2025 |
2024 pullback2024 | -3.68%Apr 2024 | 3mo 29d | 2mo 11d | 6mo 10dDec 2023 - Jul 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -3.48%Apr 2025 | 7d | 2mo 16d | 2mo 23dApr 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2023 pullback2023 | -3.27%Oct 2023 | 11d | 1mo 3d | 1mo 14dSep 2023 - Nov 2023 |
2026 pullback2026 | -2.32%Mar 2026 | 24d | 1mo 6d | 2moMar 2026 - May 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| IBIJ | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -5.27% | -56.78% | +51.51% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.32% | -9.10% | +6.78% |
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 | -0.61% | -2.23% | +1.62% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.29% | -10.71% | +9.42% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.72% | 2.08% | -1.36% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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