- ISIN
- US4642881258
- CUSIP
- 464288125
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Jan 21, 2009
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Category
- International Government Bonds
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- S&P/Citigroup International Treasury Bond Index Ex-US 1-3 Year
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
- Assets Under Management
- $886M
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Performance
ISHG Performance Chart
iShares 1-3 Year International Treasury Bond ETF (ISHG) is down 1.4% since the beginning of the year. ISHG is currently trading at $74 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ISHG shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $948.
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Returns By Period
iShares 1-3 Year International Treasury Bond ETF (ISHG) has returned -1.37% so far this year and 0.54% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ISHG has returned -0.27% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
iShares 1-3 Year International Treasury Bond ETF
- 1D
- -0.24%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- -1.37%
- 6M
- -1.13%
- 1Y
- 0.54%
- 3Y*
- 3.63%
- 5Y*
- -1.07%
- 10Y*
- -0.27%
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%
ISHG Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 28, 2009, ISHG's average daily return is 0.00%, while the average monthly return is -0.03%.
Historically, 48% of months were positive and 52% were negative. The best month was May 2009 with a return of +6.2%, while the worst month was Sep 2011 at -6.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 11 months.
On a daily basis, ISHG closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 19, 2009 with a return of +4.1%, while the worst single day was Dec 4, 2009 at -2.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.75% | -0.05% | -3.05% | 2.46% | -0.07% | -2.30% | -1.37% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.49% | 0.75% | 3.18% | 5.20% | 0.41% | 2.99% | -3.66% | 3.17% | 0.11% | -1.45% | 0.35% | 1.32% | 13.31% |
| 2024 | -2.36% | -0.48% | -0.20% | -1.83% | 2.16% | -0.86% | 1.87% | 2.98% | 1.47% | -3.10% | -1.30% | -2.37% | -4.16% |
| 2023 | 1.87% | -3.67% | 2.83% | 0.70% | -2.53% | 0.48% | 1.52% | -1.49% | -2.41% | -0.41% | 4.19% | 2.97% | 3.76% |
| 2022 | -1.37% | -0.09% | -2.09% | -5.24% | 1.08% | -3.60% | -0.11% | -3.38% | -4.51% | 1.15% | 5.47% | 1.67% | -10.95% |
| 2021 | -0.94% | -0.38% | -2.87% | 2.09% | 0.95% | -2.36% | -0.01% | -0.29% | -1.75% | -0.16% | -1.41% | -0.06% | -7.05% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares 1-3 Year International Treasury Bond ETF has an annualized alpha of -1.45%, beta of 0.08, and R2 of 0.03 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 28, 2009.
- This ETF participated in 36.50% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 12.25% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.08 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.03 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 0.03 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
- -1.45%
- Beta
- 0.08
- R²
- 0.03
- Upside Capture
- 12.25%
- Downside Capture
- 36.50%
Expense Ratio
ISHG has an expense ratio of 0.35%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ISHG ranks 9 for risk / return — in the bottom 9% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares 1-3 Year International Treasury Bond ETF (ISHG) 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.
| ISHG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.95 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.59 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.02 | 1.37 | -0.35 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.11 | 2.78 | -2.68 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.26 | 12.44 | -12.18 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares 1-3 Year International Treasury Bond ETF provided a 1.47% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.09 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.09 | $1.09 | $1.72 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $1.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.43 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.07 |
Dividend yield | 1.47% | 1.45% | 2.56% | 0.18% | 0.00% | 1.29% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.80% | 0.46% | 0.00% | 0.09% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares 1-3 Year International Treasury 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.09 | $1.09 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.72 | $1.72 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.13 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.01 | $1.01 |
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 1-3 Year International Treasury 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 1-3 Year International Treasury Bond ETF was 37.24%, occurring on Sep 27, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current iShares 1-3 Year International Treasury Bond ETF drawdown is 23.29%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -37.24%Sep 2022 | 11y 4mo | — | 15y 1moMay 2011 - now |
2010 correction2010 | -15.06%Jun 2010 | 6mo 7d | 9mo 17d | 1y 3moDec 2009 - Mar 2011 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -5.65%Mar 2009 | 1mo 9d | 10d | 1mo 19dJan 2009 - Mar 2009 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -4.09%Apr 2009 | 1mo 1d | 18d | 1mo 19dMar 2009 - May 2009 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -3.93%Jun 2009 | 12d | 1mo 7d | 1mo 19dJun 2009 - Jul 2009 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ISHG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -37.24% | -56.78% | +19.54% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.02% | -9.10% | +4.08% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -8.21% | -18.90% | +10.69% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.45% | -25.43% | +2.98% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -25.56% | -33.92% | +8.36% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -23.29% | -1.80% | -21.49% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -18.44% | -10.71% | -7.73% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.11% | 2.03% | +0.08% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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