iShares USD Systematic Bond ETF (USBF)
USBF is a passive ETF by iShares tracking the investment results of the BlackRock USD Systematic Bond Index - Benchmark TR Gross. USBF launched on Oct 12, 2021 and has a 0.18% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US46436E4522
Oct 12, 2021
North America (U.S.)
1x
BlackRock USD Systematic Bond Index - Benchmark TR Gross
Expense Ratio
USBF has an expense ratio of 0.18%, 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 USD Systematic 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
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^GSPC (Benchmark)
4.01%
1.13%
9.82%
22.80%
12.93%
11.26%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of USBF, 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 | -0.23% | -1.16% | 0.96% | -2.36% | 1.76% | 0.77% | 2.26% | 2.60% | |||||
| 2023 | 3.46% | -2.43% | 2.44% | 0.57% | -1.15% | -0.15% | 0.12% | -0.64% | -2.46% | -1.53% | 4.92% | 3.77% | 6.78% |
| 2022 | -1.82% | -2.59% | -2.19% | -4.26% | 0.44% | -1.88% | 2.77% | -2.86% | -4.51% | -1.33% | 3.92% | -0.57% | -14.22% |
| 2021 | -0.29% | -0.10% | -0.01% | -0.41% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of USBF is 47, indicating average performance compared to other ETFs on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares USD Systematic Bond ETF (USBF) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares USD Systematic Bond ETF provided a 2.50% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.12 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.12 | $3.64 | $2.36 | $0.30 |
Dividend yield | 2.50% | 4.27% | 2.83% | 0.30% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares USD Systematic 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 | $0.34 | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.34 | $0.33 | $0.48 | $2.46 | ||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.29 | $0.30 | $0.29 | $0.30 | $0.29 | $0.32 | $0.31 | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.64 | $3.64 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.15 | $0.13 | $0.16 | $0.18 | $0.16 | $0.21 | $0.23 | $0.24 | $0.25 | $0.52 | $2.36 |
| 2021 | $0.30 | $0.30 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares USD Systematic 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 USD Systematic Bond ETF was 18.82%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -18.82% | Nov 10, 2021 | 240 | Oct 24, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -0.64% | Oct 18, 2021 | 6 | Oct 25, 2021 | 9 | Nov 5, 2021 | 15 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares USD Systematic Bond ETF volatility is 1.45%, 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.