iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF (ISTB)
ISTB is a passive ETF by iShares tracking the investment results of the Barclays U.S. Government/Credit 1-5 Year Bond Index. ISTB launched on Oct 18, 2012 and has a 0.06% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US46432F8591 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 46432F859 |
| Issuer | iShares |
| Inception Date | Oct 18, 2012 |
| Region | North America (U.S.) |
| Category | Total Bond Market |
| Index Tracked | Barclays U.S. Government/Credit 1-5 Year Bond Index |
| Home Page | www.ishares.com |
| Asset Class | Bond |
Expense Ratio
ISTB has an expense ratio of 0.06%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares Core 1-5 Year USD 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 Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF had a return of 2.20% year-to-date (YTD) and 5.87% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF had an annualized return of 1.73%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.64%, indicating that iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 2.20% | 13.78% |
| 1 month | 0.85% | -0.38% |
| 6 months | 2.43% | 11.47% |
| 1 year | 5.87% | 18.82% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 1.37% | 12.44% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 1.73% | 10.64% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of ISTB, 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 | 0.36% | -0.55% | 0.53% | -0.78% | 1.08% | 0.51% | 2.20% | ||||||
| 2023 | 1.53% | -1.23% | 1.70% | 0.41% | -0.43% | -0.38% | 0.49% | 0.23% | -0.52% | -0.06% | 1.99% | 1.76% | 5.56% |
| 2022 | -1.09% | -0.79% | -1.82% | -0.94% | 0.33% | -1.16% | 1.21% | -1.45% | -2.02% | -0.14% | 1.78% | -0.08% | -6.08% |
| 2021 | 0.04% | -0.39% | -0.03% | 0.28% | 0.26% | -0.11% | 0.24% | 0.06% | -0.34% | -0.49% | -0.21% | -0.01% | -0.70% |
| 2020 | 0.81% | 0.69% | -0.87% | 1.07% | 1.04% | 0.40% | 0.58% | 0.22% | -0.10% | -0.04% | 0.55% | 0.30% | 4.75% |
| 2019 | 0.86% | 0.26% | 0.98% | 0.22% | 0.80% | 0.84% | 0.04% | 0.87% | -0.09% | 0.30% | -0.02% | 0.42% | 5.61% |
| 2018 | -0.48% | -0.40% | 0.29% | -0.34% | 0.39% | 0.03% | 0.19% | 0.35% | -0.04% | -0.12% | 0.28% | 0.87% | 1.02% |
| 2017 | 0.28% | 0.31% | -0.01% | 0.51% | 0.31% | -0.02% | 0.28% | 0.42% | -0.13% | -0.02% | -0.31% | 0.10% | 1.72% |
| 2016 | 0.37% | 0.36% | 0.93% | 0.47% | -0.05% | 1.00% | 0.26% | -0.24% | 0.23% | -0.14% | -0.91% | 0.35% | 2.65% |
| 2015 | 0.68% | -0.30% | 0.58% | 0.15% | -0.15% | -0.14% | 0.20% | -0.12% | 0.30% | -0.01% | -0.29% | -0.26% | 0.64% |
| 2014 | 0.24% | 0.21% | -0.16% | 0.18% | 0.35% | -0.04% | -0.24% | 0.49% | -0.42% | 0.45% | 0.16% | -0.08% | 1.15% |
| 2013 | -0.13% | 0.33% | 0.09% | 0.44% | -0.08% | -0.95% | 0.63% | -0.41% | 0.35% | 0.66% | -0.06% | -0.25% | 0.62% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of ISTB is 84, placing it in the top 16% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF (ISTB) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF granted a 3.44% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $1.64 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.64 | $1.41 | $0.94 | $0.85 | $1.13 | $1.38 | $1.26 | $1.03 | $0.95 | $0.78 | $0.53 | $0.30 |
Dividend yield | 3.44% | 2.97% | 2.01% | 1.69% | 2.20% | 2.75% | 2.57% | 2.06% | 1.90% | 1.58% | 1.07% | 0.60% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares Core 1-5 Year USD 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 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.88 | |||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.13 | $0.28 | $1.41 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.19 | $0.94 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.15 | $0.85 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.08 | $0.16 | $1.13 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.12 | $0.21 | $1.38 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.11 | $0.10 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.12 | $0.22 | $1.26 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.08 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.14 | $1.03 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.13 | $0.95 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.13 | $0.78 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.11 | $0.53 |
| 2013 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.06 | $0.30 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares Core 1-5 Year USD 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 Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF was 9.34%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 431 trading sessions.
The current iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF drawdown is 0.10%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9.34% | Aug 4, 2021 | 307 | Oct 20, 2022 | 431 | Jul 11, 2024 | 738 |
| -6.06% | Mar 9, 2020 | 9 | Mar 19, 2020 | 40 | May 15, 2020 | 49 |
| -2.26% | May 9, 2013 | 83 | Sep 5, 2013 | 236 | Aug 13, 2014 | 319 |
| -1.63% | Sep 8, 2017 | 172 | May 15, 2018 | 148 | Dec 14, 2018 | 320 |
| -1.45% | Oct 24, 2016 | 38 | Dec 15, 2016 | 73 | Apr 3, 2017 | 111 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF volatility is 0.58%, 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.