Ishares Lifepath Target Date 2050 ETF (ITDF) Performance
ITDF total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +10.8% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +12.6% total return
- 3 years
- +21.2% a year
- Since first price
- +20.6% a year since 2023
ITDF trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | ITDF total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −1.8% | −1.8% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | +1.0% | +1.0% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | +4.7% | +4.7% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | +10.8% | +10.8% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | +12.6% | +10.8% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| 3 years | +77.9%+21.2%/yr | +70.9% | +16.6%+5.2%/yr | +9.7%+3.1%/yr | +87.4%+23.3%/yr |
| Since inceptionOct 19, 2023 | +75.6%+20.6%/yr | +68.7% | — | — | — |
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: ITDF vs AGG
From Oct 19, 2023: ITDF grew to $17,561, AGG to $11,746.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
ITDF returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2025 (+20.9%), worst 2024 (+16.2%). 2026 is year to date.
ITDF annual returns table
| Year | ITDF | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +10.8% | −9.3% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 2025 | +20.9% | −15.7% | +7.2% | +4.3% | +17.7% |
| 2024 | +16.2% | −7.7% | +1.3% | −8.1% | +24.9% |
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.
ITDF largest drawdowns
Now 3.6% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2025 | −15.7% | Apr 8, 2025 | May 19, 2025 | 49 days | 3 months |
| Feb 25, 2026 | −9.3% | Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 | 33 days | 51 days |
| Jul 16, 2024 | −7.7% | Aug 5, 2024 | Aug 23, 2024 | 20 days | 38 days |
| Mar 28, 2024 | −5.1% | Apr 19, 2024 | May 14, 2024 | 22 days | 47 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 5% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
ITDF risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2023 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +22.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 11.3% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.48 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.87 |
| Best month | +8.9% |
| Worst month | −6.2% |
| Best 12 months | +32.0% |
| Worst 12 months | +7.1% |
| Positive months | 74% |
| 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.
ITDF rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 25 | +7.1% | +19.6% | +32.0% | 100% |
| 3-year (a year) | 1 | +21.3% | +21.3% | +21.3% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
ITDF performance overview
Ishares Lifepath Target Date 2050 ETF (ITDF) returned +12.6% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2023 it has returned +20.6% a year, turning $10,000 into about $17,561. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
The deepest decline was −15.7%, from Feb 18, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 41 days to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 11.3% a year.
Related: ITDF chart, ITDF holdings, ITDF dividends, ITDF bond profile. See the ITDF overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
ITDF performance FAQ
What is the ITDF return over the past year?
ITDF returned +12.6% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 10.8%.
How much would $10,000 invested in ITDF be worth?
$10,000 invested in ITDF at its first recorded close on October 19, 2023 would be worth about $17,561 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for ITDF?
The worst calendar year was 2024, with a total return of +16.2%. The best was 2025 at +20.9%.
What is the biggest drawdown of ITDF?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −15.7% between February 18, 2025 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on May 19, 2025, 41 days after the bottom.
How volatile is ITDF?
Over the past history ITDF had an annualized volatility of 11.3% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.48 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).