- CUSIP
- 46438G521
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Nov 7, 2024
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Government Bonds, Short-Term Bond
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- BlackRock iBonds® 1-5 Year Treasury Ladder Index
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
- Assets Under Management
- $129M
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Performance
LDRT Performance Chart
iShares iBonds 1-5 Year Treasury Ladder ETF (LDRT) is up 0.7% since the beginning of the year. LDRT is currently trading at $25 per share.
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Returns By Period
iShares iBonds 1-5 Year Treasury Ladder ETF (LDRT) has returned 0.74% so far this year and 3.49% over the past 12 months.
iShares iBonds 1-5 Year Treasury Ladder ETF
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 0.16%
- YTD
- 0.74%
- 6M
- 0.93%
- 1Y
- 3.49%
- 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%
LDRT Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 8, 2024, LDRT's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.33%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 17.5 years.
Historically, 80% of months were positive and 20% were negative. The best month was Feb 2026 with a return of +1.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -0.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, LDRT closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 10, 2025 with a return of +0.8%, while the worst single day was Sep 22, 2025 at -0.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.08% | 1.17% | -0.61% | 0.12% | 0.09% | -0.10% | 0.74% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.45% | 0.87% | 0.59% | 0.83% | -0.29% | 0.58% | -0.10% | 1.09% | 0.20% | 0.28% | 0.75% | 0.20% | 5.55% |
| 2024 | 0.44% | 0.00% | 0.44% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares iBonds 1-5 Year Treasury Ladder ETF has an annualized alpha of 4.45%, beta of -0.01, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 08, 2024.
- This ETF captured 7.43% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -18.78%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of -0.01 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.01 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 0.01 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
- 4.45%
- Beta
- -0.01
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 7.43%
- Downside Capture
- -18.78%
Expense Ratio
LDRT has an expense ratio of 0.07%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
LDRT ranks 46 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares iBonds 1-5 Year Treasury Ladder ETF (LDRT) 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.
| LDRT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.77 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.88 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.37 | -0.11 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.15 | 2.78 | +0.36 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.16 | 12.44 | -4.28 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares iBonds 1-5 Year Treasury Ladder ETF provided a 4.08% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.02 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.02 | $0.98 | $0.17 |
Dividend yield | 4.08% | 3.86% | 0.69% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares iBonds 1-5 Year Treasury 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 | $0.08 | $0.15 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.46 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.09 | $0.08 | $0.09 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.15 | $0.98 |
| 2024 | $0.17 | $0.17 |
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 Treasury 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 Treasury Ladder ETF was 1.11%, occurring on Mar 26, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current iShares iBonds 1-5 Year Treasury Ladder ETF drawdown is 0.50%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 pullback2026 | -1.11%Mar 2026 | 24d | — | 3mo 23dMar 2026 - now |
2025 pullback2025 | -0.81%Dec 2025 | 13d | 2mo 6d | 2mo 19dNov 2025 - Feb 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -0.80%Sep 2025 | 3d | 1mo 3d | 1mo 6dSep 2025 - Oct 2025 |
2025 selloff2025 | -0.79%May 2025 | 13d | 1mo 10d | 1mo 23dMay 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2025 selloff2025 | -0.78%Mar 2025 | 7d | 14d | 21dMar 2025 - Apr 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| LDRT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -1.11% | -56.78% | +55.67% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.11% | -9.10% | +7.99% |
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 | -0.50% | -1.80% | +1.30% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.32% | -10.71% | +10.39% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.43% | 2.03% | -1.60% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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