iShares ETF (IBIK) Performance
IBIK total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −0.7% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −1.4% total return
- Since first price
- +9.6% since 2024
IBIK trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | IBIK total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +1.4% | +0.7% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | −1.2% | −1.9% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | −2.4% | −5.7% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | −0.7% | −4.4% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | −1.4% | −6.3% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| Since inceptionMay 24, 2024 | +9.6% | −1.6% | — | — | — |
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: IBIK vs AGG
From May 24, 2024: IBIK grew to $10,956, AGG to $10,920.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
IBIK returns by calendar year
1 of 1 full years positive. Best 2025 (+8.8%), worst 2025 (+8.8%). 2026 is year to date.
IBIK annual returns table
| Year | IBIK | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −0.7% | −5.0% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 2025 | +8.8% | −3.7% | +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.
IBIK largest drawdowns
Now 2.8% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2024 | −5.6% | Jan 14, 2025 | Apr 3, 2025 | 4 months | 7 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 5% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
IBIK risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2024 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +2.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 5.2% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.21 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.26 |
| Best month | +2.9% |
| Worst month | −3.3% |
| Best 12 months | +8.8% |
| Worst 12 months | −2.7% |
| Positive months | 64% |
| 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.
IBIK rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 18 | −2.7% | +5.2% | +8.8% | 89% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2024. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
IBIK performance overview
iShares ETF (IBIK) returned −1.4% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on May 24, 2024 it has returned +9.6%. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
The deepest decline was −5.6%, from Sep 16, 2024 to Jan 14, 2025, and it took 3 months to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 5.2% a year.
Related: IBIK chart, IBIK dividends, IBIK bond profile. See the IBIK overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
IBIK performance FAQ
What is the IBIK return over the past year?
IBIK returned −1.4% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 6.3%.
How much would $10,000 invested in IBIK be worth?
$10,000 invested in IBIK at its first recorded close on May 24, 2024 would be worth about $10,956 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of IBIK?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −5.6% between September 16, 2024 and January 14, 2025. It recovered to the old high on April 3, 2025, 3 months after the bottom.
How volatile is IBIK?
Over the past history IBIK had an annualized volatility of 5.2% and a Sharpe ratio of -0.21 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).