iShares iBonds Dec 2035 Term Corporate ETF (IBCA) Performance
IBCA total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −2.3% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −2.5% total return
- Since first price
- +4.7% since 2025
IBCA trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | IBCA total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.5% | +0.1% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | −1.2% | −2.5% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | −2.8% | −5.2% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | −2.3% | −5.8% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | −2.5% | −7.0% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| Since inceptionMar 26, 2025 | +4.7% | −2.3% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: IBCA vs AGG
From Mar 26, 2025: IBCA grew to $10,466, AGG to $10,407.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
IBCA returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
IBCA annual returns table
| Year | IBCA | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −2.3% | −5.7% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
IBCA largest drawdowns
Now 3.9% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | −5.7% | Sep 30, 2026 | not yet | 7 months | 8 months so far |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 5% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
IBCA risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2025 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +1.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 4.7% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.51 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.60 |
| Best month | +2.3% |
| Worst month | −3.4% |
| Best 12 months | +6.8% |
| Worst 12 months | −3.1% |
| Positive months | 72% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
IBCA rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 8 | −3.1% | +3.8% | +6.8% | 75% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
IBCA performance overview
iShares iBonds Dec 2035 Term Corporate ETF (IBCA) returned −2.5% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Mar 26, 2025 it has returned +4.7%. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
The deepest decline was −5.7%, from Feb 27, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026; the fund has not yet regained that high. Volatility has been 4.7% a year.
Related: IBCA chart, IBCA dividends, IBCA bond profile. See the IBCA overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
IBCA performance FAQ
What is the IBCA return over the past year?
IBCA returned −2.5% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 7.0%.
How much would $10,000 invested in IBCA be worth?
$10,000 invested in IBCA at its first recorded close on March 26, 2025 would be worth about $10,466 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of IBCA?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −5.7% between February 27, 2026 and September 30, 2026. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 3.9% below its peak.
How volatile is IBCA?
Over the past history IBCA had an annualized volatility of 4.7% and a Sharpe ratio of -0.51 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).