iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (IEI) Performance
IEI total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −1.2% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −0.9% total return
- 5 years
- +0.3% a year
- 10 years
- +1.2% a year
- Since first price
- +2.8% a year since 2007
IEI trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | IEI total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +1.2% | +0.9% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | −0.3% | −1.3% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | −1.4% | −3.2% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | −1.2% | −3.9% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | −0.9% | −4.5% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| 3 years | +13.0%+4.2%/yr | +2.1% | +16.6%+5.2%/yr | +9.7%+3.1%/yr | +87.4%+23.3%/yr |
| 5 years | +1.6%+0.3%/yr | −11.1% | −0.8%−0.2%/yr | −32.5%−7.6%/yr | +79.3%+12.4%/yr |
| 10 years | +12.2%+1.2%/yr | −8.9% | +14.0%+1.3%/yr | −18.7%−2.0%/yr | +315.9%+15.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +23.7%+1.4%/yr | −5.0% | +32.2%+1.9%/yr | +9.9%+0.6%/yr | +696.0%+14.8%/yr |
| Since inceptionJan 11, 2007 | +71.5%+2.8%/yr | +14.8% | — | — | — |
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: IEI vs AGG
From Jan 11, 2007: IEI grew to $17,149, AGG to $17,635.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
IEI returns by calendar year
14 of 18 full years positive. Best 2008 (+12.8%), worst 2022 (−9.5%). 2026 is year to date.
IEI annual returns table
| Year | IEI | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −1.2% | −4.0% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 2025 | +7.0% | −1.8% | +7.2% | +4.3% | +17.7% |
| 2024 | +1.8% | −3.2% | +1.3% | −8.1% | +24.9% |
| 2023 | +4.4% | −5.3% | +5.7% | +2.8% | +26.2% |
| 2022 | −9.5% | −11.6% | −13.0% | −31.2% | −18.2% |
| 2021 | −2.5% | −3.1% | −1.8% | −4.6% | +28.7% |
| 2020 | +6.9% | −1.8% | +7.5% | +18.2% | +18.3% |
| 2019 | +5.7% | −2.0% | +8.5% | +14.1% | +31.2% |
| 2018 | +1.4% | −2.2% | +0.1% | −1.6% | −4.6% |
| 2017 | +1.2% | −2.0% | +3.6% | +9.2% | +21.7% |
| 2016 | +1.2% | −4.3% | +2.4% | +1.2% | +12.0% |
| 2015 | +1.6% | −2.2% | +0.5% | −1.8% | +1.2% |
| 2014 | +3.2% | −1.2% | +6.0% | +27.3% | +13.5% |
| 2013 | −1.8% | −4.2% | −2.0% | −13.4% | +32.3% |
| 2012 | +1.8% | −2.0% | +3.8% | +2.6% | +16.0% |
| 2011 | +8.3% | −2.0% | +7.7% | +34.0% | +1.9% |
| 2010 | +6.3% | −4.4% | +6.4% | +9.0% | +15.1% |
| 2009 | −1.7% | −5.7% | +3.0% | −21.8% | +26.4% |
| 2008 | +12.8% | −5.3% | +7.9% | +33.9% | −36.8% |
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.
IEI largest drawdowns
Now 2.6% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2020 | −14.6% | Oct 20, 2022 | Nov 25, 2025 | 2.2 years | 5.3 years |
| Dec 16, 2008 | −6.0% | Jun 8, 2009 | May 5, 2010 | 6 months | 1.4 years |
| Mar 17, 2008 | −5.3% | Jun 16, 2008 | Sep 15, 2008 | 3 months | 6 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 5% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
IEI risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +3.5% | −0.1% | +1.0% | +2.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 4.1% | 4.9% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.21 | -0.76 | -0.31 | 0.36 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.27 | -0.90 | -0.40 | 0.54 |
| Best month | +2.7% | +2.9% | +2.9% | +3.8% |
| Worst month | −2.1% | −3.2% | −3.2% | −3.2% |
| Best 12 months | +8.9% | +8.9% | +10.6% | +14.1% |
| Worst 12 months | −1.5% | −11.4% | −11.4% | −11.4% |
| Positive months | 61% | 50% | 52% | 58% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.11 | 0.15 | 0.04 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.34 | 0.47 | 0.15 | — |
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.
IEI rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 226 | −11.4% | +2.8% | +14.1% | 71% |
| 3-year (a year) | 202 | −4.2% | +2.3% | +8.4% | 83% |
| 5-year (a year) | 178 | −0.6% | +2.0% | +7.2% | 90% |
| 10-year (a year) | 118 | +0.5% | +1.9% | +4.1% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2007. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
IEI performance overview
iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (IEI) returned −0.9% over the past year and +1.2% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2007 it has returned +2.8% a year, turning $10,000 into about $17,149. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
The deepest decline was −14.6%, from Aug 4, 2020 to Oct 20, 2022, and it took 3.1 years to get back to the old high. IEI finished 14 of its 18 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2008 (+12.8%) and the worst 2022 (−9.5%). Volatility has been 3.9% a year.
Related: IEI chart, IEI dividends, IEI bond profile. See the IEI overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
IEI performance FAQ
What is the IEI return over the past year?
IEI returned −0.9% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 4.5%.
What is the average annual return of IEI?
IEI has returned +0.3% a year over 5 years, +1.2% a year over 10 years, +2.8% a year since January 11, 2007 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in IEI be worth?
$10,000 invested in IEI at its first recorded close on January 11, 2007 would be worth about $17,149 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for IEI?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −9.5%. The best was 2008 at +12.8%.
What is the biggest drawdown of IEI?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −14.6% between August 4, 2020 and October 20, 2022. It recovered to the old high on November 25, 2025, 3.1 years after the bottom.
How volatile is IEI?
Over the past 3 years IEI had an annualized volatility of 4.1% and a Sharpe ratio of -0.21 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).