iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Treasury ETF (IBTG) Performance
IBTG total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +2.9% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +3.6% total return
- 5 years
- +1.3% a year
- Since first price
- +1.1% a year since 2020
IBTG trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | IBTG total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.4% | +0.0% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | +0.9% | −0.0% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | +1.8% | −0.1% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | +2.9% | −0.0% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | +3.6% | −0.3% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| 3 years | +14.9%+4.7%/yr | +2.0% | +16.6%+5.2%/yr | +9.7%+3.1%/yr | +87.4%+23.3%/yr |
| 5 years | +6.9%+1.3%/yr | −9.6% | −0.8%−0.2%/yr | −32.5%−7.6%/yr | +79.3%+12.4%/yr |
| Since inceptionFeb 28, 2020 | +7.9%+1.1%/yr | −9.7% | — | — | — |
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: IBTG vs AGG
From Feb 28, 2020: IBTG grew to $10,788, AGG to $10,067.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
IBTG returns by calendar year
3 of 5 full years positive. Best 2025 (+4.4%), worst 2022 (−8.2%). 2026 is year to date.
IBTG annual returns table
| Year | IBTG | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +2.9% | −0.0% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 2025 | +4.4% | −0.2% | +7.2% | +4.3% | +17.7% |
| 2024 | +4.0% | −1.1% | +1.3% | −8.1% | +24.9% |
| 2023 | +4.3% | −2.8% | +5.7% | +2.8% | +26.2% |
| 2022 | −8.2% | −10.0% | −13.0% | −31.2% | −18.2% |
| 2021 | −3.0% | −3.4% | −1.8% | −4.6% | +28.7% |
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.
IBTG largest drawdowns
At an all-time high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2020 | −13.6% | Oct 20, 2022 | Dec 15, 2025 | 2.2 years | 5.4 years |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 5% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
IBTG risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | Since 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +4.7% | +1.1% | +1.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 1.5% | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.16 | -0.78 | -0.50 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.22 | -0.88 | -0.62 |
| Best month | +1.4% | +2.4% | +3.4% |
| Worst month | −0.7% | −2.8% | −2.8% |
| Best 12 months | +6.8% | +6.8% | +6.8% |
| Worst 12 months | +3.6% | −10.1% | −10.1% |
| Positive months | 89% | 68% | 63% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.03 | 0.09 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.26 | 0.44 | — |
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.
IBTG rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 69 | −10.1% | +2.5% | +6.8% | 59% |
| 3-year (a year) | 45 | −3.5% | −0.1% | +4.7% | 49% |
| 5-year (a year) | 21 | −0.3% | +0.3% | +1.3% | 67% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2020. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
IBTG performance overview
iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Treasury ETF (IBTG) returned +3.6% over the past year and +1.3% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2020 it has returned +1.1% a year, turning $10,000 into about $10,788. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
The deepest decline was −13.6%, from Aug 4, 2020 to Oct 20, 2022, and it took 3.2 years to get back to the old high. IBTG finished 3 of its 5 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2025 (+4.4%) and the worst 2022 (−8.2%). Volatility has been 3.3% a year.
Related: IBTG chart, IBTG dividends, IBTG bond profile. See the IBTG overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
IBTG performance FAQ
What is the IBTG return over the past year?
IBTG returned +3.6% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 0.3%.
What is the average annual return of IBTG?
IBTG has returned +1.3% a year over 5 years, +1.1% a year since February 28, 2020 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in IBTG be worth?
$10,000 invested in IBTG at its first recorded close on February 28, 2020 would be worth about $10,788 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for IBTG?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −8.2%. The best was 2025 at +4.4%.
What is the biggest drawdown of IBTG?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −13.6% between August 4, 2020 and October 20, 2022. It recovered to the old high on December 15, 2025, 3.2 years after the bottom.
How volatile is IBTG?
Over the past 3 years IBTG had an annualized volatility of 1.5% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.16 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).