iShares iBonds Dec 2028 Term Corporate ETF (IBDT) Performance
IBDT total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +1.6% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +2.4% total return
- 5 years
- +1.6% a year
- Since first price
- +3.8% a year since 2018
IBDT trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | IBDT total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.6% | +0.2% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | +0.7% | −0.4% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | +0.9% | −1.3% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | +1.6% | −1.7% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | +2.4% | −2.1% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| 3 years | +20.5%+6.4%/yr | +5.1% | +16.6%+5.2%/yr | +9.7%+3.1%/yr | +87.4%+23.3%/yr |
| 5 years | +8.0%+1.6%/yr | −12.0% | −0.8%−0.2%/yr | −32.5%−7.6%/yr | +79.3%+12.4%/yr |
| Since inceptionSep 20, 2018 | +35.1%+3.8%/yr | −0.0% | — | — | — |
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: IBDT vs AGG
From Sep 20, 2018: IBDT grew to $13,511, AGG to $11,542.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
IBDT returns by calendar year
5 of 7 full years positive. Best 2019 (+15.2%), worst 2022 (−11.4%). 2026 is year to date.
IBDT annual returns table
| Year | IBDT | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +1.6% | −1.0% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 2025 | +7.0% | −1.3% | +7.2% | +4.3% | +17.7% |
| 2024 | +4.0% | −2.1% | +1.3% | −8.1% | +24.9% |
| 2023 | +7.7% | −4.2% | +5.7% | +2.8% | +26.2% |
| 2022 | −11.4% | −15.7% | −13.0% | −31.2% | −18.2% |
| 2021 | −1.9% | −4.2% | −1.8% | −4.6% | +28.7% |
| 2020 | +9.6% | −17.8% | +7.5% | +18.2% | +18.3% |
| 2019 | +15.2% | −2.6% | +8.5% | +14.1% | +31.2% |
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.
IBDT largest drawdowns
Now 0.1% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2020 | −17.8% | Mar 20, 2020 | Jun 15, 2020 | 14 days | 3 months |
| Aug 2, 2021 | −17.7% | Oct 20, 2022 | Apr 30, 2025 | 1.2 years | 3.7 years |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 5% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
IBDT risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | Since 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +6.0% | +1.3% | +3.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 3.4% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.46 | -0.39 | 0.19 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.80 | -0.51 | 0.26 |
| Best month | +3.7% | +3.9% | +5.6% |
| Worst month | −1.3% | −4.1% | −8.0% |
| Best 12 months | +11.3% | +11.3% | +16.7% |
| Worst 12 months | +2.3% | −14.7% | −14.7% |
| Positive months | 81% | 62% | 62% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.13 | 0.23 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.48 | 0.65 | — |
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.
IBDT rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 86 | −14.7% | +4.6% | +16.7% | 79% |
| 3-year (a year) | 62 | −3.4% | +1.0% | +8.0% | 53% |
| 5-year (a year) | 38 | +0.6% | +1.4% | +3.4% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2018. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
IBDT performance overview
iShares iBonds Dec 2028 Term Corporate ETF (IBDT) returned +2.4% over the past year and +1.6% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2018 it has returned +3.8% a year, turning $10,000 into about $13,511. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
The deepest decline was −17.8%, from Mar 6, 2020 to Mar 20, 2020, and it took 3 months to get back to the old high. IBDT finished 5 of its 7 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2019 (+15.2%) and the worst 2022 (−11.4%). Volatility has been 6.4% a year.
Related: IBDT chart, IBDT dividends, IBDT bond profile. See the IBDT overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
IBDT performance FAQ
What is the IBDT return over the past year?
IBDT returned +2.4% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 2.1%.
What is the average annual return of IBDT?
IBDT has returned +1.6% a year over 5 years, +3.8% a year since September 20, 2018 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in IBDT be worth?
$10,000 invested in IBDT at its first recorded close on September 20, 2018 would be worth about $13,511 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for IBDT?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −11.4%. The best was 2019 at +15.2%.
What is the biggest drawdown of IBDT?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −17.8% between March 6, 2020 and March 20, 2020. It recovered to the old high on June 15, 2020, 3 months after the bottom.
How volatile is IBDT?
Over the past 3 years IBDT had an annualized volatility of 3.4% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.46 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).