IBHI vs. NEM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

IBHI (iShares iBonds 2029 Term High Yield and Income ETF) is High Yield Bonds fund tracking the Bloomberg 2029 Term High Yield and Income Index - Benchmark TR Gross, while NEM (Newmont Corporation) is a stock. Over the past 3 years, IBHI returned 9.00%/yr vs 40.28%/yr for NEM. At a 0.29 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

IBHI vs. NEM - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in iShares iBonds 2029 Term High Yield and Income ETF (IBHI) and Newmont Corporation (NEM). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, IBHI achieves a 1.61% return, which is significantly lower than NEM's 8.97% return.

IBHI

• 1D: 0.09%
• 1M: 0.50%
• YTD: 1.61%
• 6M: 2.21%
• 1Y: 6.99%
• 3Y*: 9.00%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

NEM

• 1D: 0.80%
• 1M: -0.39%
• YTD: 8.97%
• 6M: 19.93%
• 1Y: 98.05%
• 3Y*: 40.28%
• 5Y*: 11.88%
• 10Y*: 14.61%

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

IBHI vs. NEM - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022
IBHI iShares iBonds 2029 Term High Yield and Income ETF	1.61%	7.88%	8.33%	14.21%	-8.52%
NEM Newmont Corporation	8.97%	172.82%	-7.83%	-8.76%	-36.86%

Correlation

The correlation between IBHI and NEM is 0.28, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.28
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.27
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Mar 11, 2022	0.29

Return for Risk

IBHI vs. NEM — Risk / Return Rank

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

IBHI

IBHI Risk / Return Rank: 64
IBHI Sharpe Ratio Rank: 55
IBHI Sortino Ratio Rank: 61
IBHI Omega Ratio Rank: 57
IBHI Calmar Ratio Rank: 68
IBHI Martin Ratio Rank: 77

NEM

NEM Risk / Return Rank: 85
NEM Sharpe Ratio Rank: 89
NEM Sortino Ratio Rank: 82
NEM Omega Ratio Rank: 83
NEM Calmar Ratio Rank: 86
NEM Martin Ratio Rank: 87

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.

IBHI vs. NEM - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares iBonds 2029 Term High Yield and Income ETF (IBHI) and Newmont Corporation (NEM). 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.

	IBHI	NEM	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.85	2.13	-0.28
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	2.85	2.41	+0.44
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.35	1.34	+0.01
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	3.33	3.62	-0.29
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	14.61	9.84	+4.76
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

IBHI vs. NEM - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current IBHI Sharpe Ratio is 1.85, which is comparable to the NEM Sharpe Ratio of 2.13. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of IBHI and NEM, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	IBHI	NEM	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.85	2.13	-0.28
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.32	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.41	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.66	0.13	+0.53

Drawdowns

IBHI vs. NEM - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum IBHI drawdown since its inception was -13.65%, smaller than the maximum NEM drawdown of -81.30%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for IBHI and NEM.

Drawdown Indicators

	IBHI	NEM	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-13.65%	-81.30%	+67.65%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-2.11%	-27.25%	+25.14%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-5.73%	-36.57%	+30.84%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-62.40%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-62.40%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.09%	-17.54%	+17.45%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-2.84%	-41.38%	+38.54%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	0.48%	10.00%	-9.52%

Volatility

IBHI vs. NEM - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for iShares iBonds 2029 Term High Yield and Income ETF (IBHI) is 0.92%, while Newmont Corporation (NEM) has a volatility of 13.06%. This indicates that IBHI experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than NEM based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	IBHI	NEM	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	0.92%	13.06%	-12.14%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	2.77%	35.98%	-33.21%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	3.81%	46.26%	-42.45%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	7.98%	37.67%	-29.69%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	7.98%	35.49%	-27.51%

Dividends

IBHI vs. NEM - Dividend Comparison

IBHI's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.69%, more than NEM's 0.94% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
IBHI iShares iBonds 2029 Term High Yield and Income ETF	6.69%	6.79%	6.66%	6.48%	5.26%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
NEM Newmont Corporation	0.94%	1.00%	2.69%	3.87%	4.66%	3.55%	1.74%	3.31%	1.62%	0.67%	0.37%	0.56%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both IBHI and NEM in my portfolio?

IBHI and NEM have a correlation of 0.28, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, IBHI or NEM?

NEM has higher volatility (13.06%) compared to IBHI (0.92%). In terms of maximum drawdown, IBHI dropped -13.65% vs NEM's -81.30%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

NEM currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (2.13 vs 1.85), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.