IBHD vs. SLV

Last updated Jul 12, 2026

IBHD (iShares iBonds 2024 Term High Yield & Income ETF) and SLV (iShares Silver Trust) are both exchange-traded funds - IBHD is a High Yield Bonds fund tracking the Bloomberg 2024 Term High Yield and Income Index, while SLV is a Silver fund tracking the LBMA Silver Price. Both are passively managed. IBHD charges 0.35%/yr vs 0.50%/yr for SLV.

Performance

IBHD vs. SLV - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in iShares iBonds 2024 Term High Yield & Income ETF (IBHD) and iShares Silver Trust (SLV). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

IBHD

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• 6M: —
• YTD: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

SLV

• 1D: -0.35%
• 1M: -11.98%
• 6M: -25.46%
• YTD: -16.25%
• 1Y: 54.01%
• 3Y*: 36.53%
• 5Y*: 17.40%
• 10Y*: 10.95%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

IBHD vs. SLV - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
IBHD iShares iBonds 2024 Term High Yield & Income ETF	0.00%
SLV iShares Silver Trust	-19.10%

Return for Risk

IBHD vs. SLV — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

IBHD

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

SLV

SLV Risk / Return Rank: 32
SLV Sharpe Ratio Rank: 33
SLV Sortino Ratio Rank: 31
SLV Omega Ratio Rank: 43
SLV Calmar Ratio Rank: 29
SLV Martin Ratio Rank: 24

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

IBHD vs. SLV - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares iBonds 2024 Term High Yield & Income ETF (IBHD) and iShares Silver Trust (SLV). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

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.

	IBHD	SLV	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	—	0.99	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	—	1.41	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	—	1.22	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	—	1.18	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	—	2.46	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	IBHD	SLV	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-76.28%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-50.97%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-50.97%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-50.97%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-50.97%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-48.91%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-44.67%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	24.40%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	IBHD	SLV	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	14.31%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	57.38%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	61.01%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	36.81%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	32.14%	—

IBHD vs. SLV - Expense Ratio Comparison

IBHD has a 0.35% expense ratio, which is lower than SLV's 0.50% expense ratio.

Dividends

IBHD vs. SLV - Dividend Comparison

Neither IBHD nor SLV has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, IBHD or SLV?

On fees, IBHD is cheaper at 0.35% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, IBHD or SLV?

IBHD is cheaper with a 0.35% expense ratio, compared with 0.50% for SLV.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, IBHD or SLV?

IBHD and SLV have nearly identical dividend yields, around 0.00%.

What is the main difference between IBHD and SLV?

IBHD is categorized as High Yield Bonds, while SLV is Silver. IBHD tracks Bloomberg 2024 Term High Yield and Income Index, while SLV tracks LBMA Silver Price. Their fees differ too: 0.35% for IBHD and 0.50% for SLV.