iShares iBonds Dec 2044 Term Treasury ETF (IBGA) Performance
IBGA total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −2.9% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −5.0% total return
- Since first price
- +1.5% since 2024
IBGA trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | IBGA total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +1.4% | +1.0% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | −0.7% | −2.0% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | −3.3% | −5.6% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | −2.9% | −6.3% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | −5.0% | −9.4% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| Since inceptionJun 12, 2024 | +1.5% | −8.1% | — | — | — |
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: IBGA vs AGG
From Jun 12, 2024: IBGA grew to $10,151, AGG to $10,802.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
IBGA returns by calendar year
1 of 1 full years positive. Best 2025 (+6.1%), worst 2025 (+6.1%). 2026 is year to date.
IBGA annual returns table
| Year | IBGA | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −2.9% | −10.5% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 2025 | +6.1% | −7.4% | +7.2% | +4.3% | +17.7% |
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.
IBGA largest drawdowns
Now 7.1% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2024 | −11.7% | Jan 14, 2025 | not yet | 4 months | 2.1 years so far |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 5% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
IBGA risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2024 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | −0.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 9.2% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.49 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.59 |
| Best month | +4.6% |
| Worst month | −5.0% |
| Best 12 months | +6.1% |
| Worst 12 months | −6.6% |
| Positive months | 59% |
| 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.
IBGA rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 17 | −6.6% | +1.4% | +6.1% | 71% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2024. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
IBGA performance overview
iShares iBonds Dec 2044 Term Treasury ETF (IBGA) returned −5.0% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Jun 12, 2024 it has returned +1.5%. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
The deepest decline was −11.7%, from Sep 16, 2024 to Jan 14, 2025; the fund has not yet regained that high. Volatility has been 9.2% a year.
Related: IBGA chart, IBGA dividends, IBGA bond profile. See the IBGA overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
IBGA performance FAQ
What is the IBGA return over the past year?
IBGA returned −5.0% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 9.4%.
How much would $10,000 invested in IBGA be worth?
$10,000 invested in IBGA at its first recorded close on June 12, 2024 would be worth about $10,151 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of IBGA?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −11.7% between September 16, 2024 and January 14, 2025. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 7.1% below its peak.
How volatile is IBGA?
Over the past history IBGA had an annualized volatility of 9.2% and a Sharpe ratio of -0.49 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).