- ISIN
- US46438G5392
- CUSIP
- 46438G539
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Nov 7, 2024
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Short-Term Bond, Corporate Bonds
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- BlackRock iBonds 1-5 Year Corporate Ladder Index
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
- Assets Under Management
- $83M
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Performance
LDRC Performance Chart
iShares iBonds 1-5 Year Corporate Ladder ETF (LDRC) is up 0.9% since the beginning of the year. LDRC is currently trading at $25 per share.
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Returns By Period
iShares iBonds 1-5 Year Corporate Ladder ETF (LDRC) has returned 0.92% so far this year and 4.38% over the past 12 months.
iShares iBonds 1-5 Year Corporate Ladder ETF
- 1D
- 0.10%
- 1M
- 0.28%
- YTD
- 0.92%
- 6M
- 1.19%
- 1Y
- 4.38%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -0.71%
- YTD
- 8.39%
- 6M
- 8.57%
- 1Y
- 24.33%
- 3Y*
- 18.94%
- 5Y*
- 12.24%
- 10Y*
- 13.54%
LDRC Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 8, 2024, LDRC's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.37%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 15.6 years.
Historically, 95% of months were positive and 5% were negative. The best month was Aug 2025 with a return of +1.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -0.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 16 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, LDRC closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was May 20, 2025 with a return of +0.9%, while the worst single day was May 21, 2025 at -1.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.24% | 0.55% | -0.57% | 0.38% | 0.19% | 0.12% | 0.92% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.49% | 0.83% | 0.35% | 0.61% | 0.21% | 0.72% | 0.15% | 1.01% | 0.41% | 0.33% | 0.53% | 0.52% | 6.33% |
| 2024 | 0.30% | 0.01% | 0.31% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares iBonds 1-5 Year Corporate Ladder ETF has an annualized alpha of 4.40%, beta of 0.02, and R2 of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 08, 2024.
- This ETF captured 10.10% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -14.95%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of 0.02 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
- 4.40%
- Beta
- 0.02
- R²
- 0.02
- Upside Capture
- 10.10%
- Downside Capture
- -14.95%
Expense Ratio
LDRC has an expense ratio of 0.10%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
LDRC ranks 72 for risk / return — better than 72% 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 1-5 Year Corporate Ladder ETF (LDRC) 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.
| LDRC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.05 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.33 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.43 | 1.35 | +0.08 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.48 | 2.66 | +1.82 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.57 | 11.86 | +0.70 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares iBonds 1-5 Year Corporate Ladder ETF provided a 4.21% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.06 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.06 | $1.07 | $0.19 |
Dividend yield | 4.21% | 4.22% | 0.75% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares iBonds 1-5 Year Corporate Ladder 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 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.46 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.13 | $1.07 |
| 2024 | $0.19 | $0.19 |
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 1-5 Year Corporate Ladder 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 1-5 Year Corporate Ladder ETF was 1.00%, occurring on Mar 26, 2026. Recovery took 15 trading sessions.
The current iShares iBonds 1-5 Year Corporate Ladder ETF drawdown is 0.04%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 pullback2026 | -1.00%Mar 2026 | 24d | 22d | 1mo 16dMar 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2025 selloff2025 | -0.99%May 2025 | 0s | 1mo 10d | 1mo 10dMay 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -0.93%Nov 2025 | 8d | 19d | 27dOct 2025 - Nov 2025 |
2025 selloff2025 | -0.87%Apr 2025 | 7d | 5d | 12dApr 2025 - Apr 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -0.70%Jan 2026 | 8d | 28d | 1mo 6dJan 2026 - Feb 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| LDRC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -1.00% | -56.78% | +55.78% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.00% | -9.10% | +8.10% |
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 | -0.04% | -2.49% | +2.45% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.25% | -10.72% | +10.47% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.35% | 2.03% | -1.68% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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