iShares New York Muni Bond ETF (NYF) Performance
NYF total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −1.0% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −0.7% total return
- 5 years
- +0.4% a year
- 10 years
- +1.6% a year
- Since first price
- +2.9% a year since 2007
NYF trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | NYF total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +1.6% | +1.3% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | −1.2% | −2.0% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | −2.1% | −3.7% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | −1.0% | −3.3% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | −0.7% | −3.8% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| 3 years | +12.3%+3.9%/yr | +2.8% | +16.6%+5.2%/yr | +9.7%+3.1%/yr | +87.4%+23.3%/yr |
| 5 years | +2.2%+0.4%/yr | −10.3% | −0.8%−0.2%/yr | −32.5%−7.6%/yr | +79.3%+12.4%/yr |
| 10 years | +16.8%+1.6%/yr | −8.3% | +14.0%+1.3%/yr | −18.7%−2.0%/yr | +315.9%+15.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +42.1%+2.4%/yr | −3.1% | +32.2%+1.9%/yr | +9.9%+0.6%/yr | +696.0%+14.8%/yr |
| Since inceptionOct 5, 2007 | +73.1%+2.9%/yr | +2.1% | — | — | — |
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: NYF vs AGG
From Oct 5, 2007: NYF grew to $17,314, AGG to $17,156.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
NYF returns by calendar year
14 of 18 full years positive. Best 2011 (+12.1%), worst 2022 (−7.8%). 2026 is year to date.
NYF annual returns table
| Year | NYF | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −1.0% | −6.5% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 2025 | +3.6% | −4.4% | +7.2% | +4.3% | +17.7% |
| 2024 | +1.1% | −2.4% | +1.3% | −8.1% | +24.9% |
| 2023 | +5.8% | −6.1% | +5.7% | +2.8% | +26.2% |
| 2022 | −7.8% | −12.2% | −13.0% | −31.2% | −18.2% |
| 2021 | +1.3% | −2.0% | −1.8% | −4.6% | +28.7% |
| 2020 | +4.2% | −13.1% | +7.5% | +18.2% | +18.3% |
| 2019 | +6.5% | −1.7% | +8.5% | +14.1% | +31.2% |
| 2018 | +0.7% | −2.0% | +0.1% | −1.6% | −4.6% |
| 2017 | +5.0% | −1.5% | +3.6% | +9.2% | +21.7% |
| 2016 | −0.4% | −6.0% | +2.4% | +1.2% | +12.0% |
| 2015 | +3.1% | −2.7% | +0.5% | −1.8% | +1.2% |
| 2014 | +9.9% | −1.7% | +6.0% | +27.3% | +13.5% |
| 2013 | −3.6% | −9.6% | −2.0% | −13.4% | +32.3% |
| 2012 | +6.3% | −3.2% | +3.8% | +2.6% | +16.0% |
| 2011 | +12.1% | −2.3% | +7.7% | +34.0% | +1.9% |
| 2010 | −0.3% | −6.7% | +6.4% | +9.0% | +15.1% |
| 2009 | +8.9% | −8.7% | +3.0% | −21.8% | +26.4% |
| 2008 | +0.8% | −10.5% | +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.
NYF largest drawdowns
Now 3.2% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2020 | −13.1% | Mar 23, 2020 | Jul 30, 2020 | 14 days | 5 months |
| Jul 20, 2021 | −12.7% | Oct 25, 2022 | Sep 11, 2025 | 1.3 years | 4.1 years |
| Apr 14, 2008 | −10.5% | Dec 11, 2008 | Jan 12, 2009 | 8 months | 9 months |
| Nov 29, 2012 | −10.4% | Jun 24, 2013 | May 29, 2014 | 7 months | 1.5 years |
| Mar 30, 2009 | −8.7% | Jun 15, 2009 | Oct 1, 2009 | 3 months | 6 months |
| Aug 27, 2010 | −7.5% | Jan 13, 2011 | Jul 6, 2011 | 5 months | 10 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 5% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
NYF risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +2.6% | −0.1% | +1.2% | +2.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 5.7% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.29 | -0.56 | -0.18 | 0.28 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.41 | -0.74 | -0.24 | 0.40 |
| Best month | +6.1% | +6.1% | +6.1% | +6.7% |
| Worst month | −3.7% | −3.7% | −3.7% | −6.7% |
| Best 12 months | +9.4% | +9.4% | +9.4% | +16.2% |
| Worst 12 months | −2.3% | −11.3% | −11.3% | −11.3% |
| Positive months | 58% | 52% | 60% | 64% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.29 | 0.27 | 0.16 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.62 | 0.66 | 0.46 | — |
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.
NYF rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 217 | −11.3% | +3.2% | +16.2% | 81% |
| 3-year (a year) | 193 | −2.3% | +3.1% | +8.2% | 85% |
| 5-year (a year) | 169 | −0.1% | +2.9% | +6.2% | 99% |
| 10-year (a year) | 109 | +1.2% | +2.7% | +4.4% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2007. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
NYF performance overview
iShares New York Muni Bond ETF (NYF) returned −0.7% over the past year and +1.6% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2007 it has returned +2.9% a year, turning $10,000 into about $17,314. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
The deepest decline was −13.1%, from Mar 9, 2020 to Mar 23, 2020, and it took 4 months to get back to the old high. NYF finished 14 of its 18 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2011 (+12.1%) and the worst 2022 (−7.8%). Volatility has been 5.7% a year.
Related: NYF chart, NYF dividends, NYF bond profile. See the NYF overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
NYF performance FAQ
What is the NYF return over the past year?
NYF returned −0.7% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 3.8%.
What is the average annual return of NYF?
NYF has returned +0.4% a year over 5 years, +1.6% a year over 10 years, +2.9% a year since October 5, 2007 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in NYF be worth?
$10,000 invested in NYF at its first recorded close on October 5, 2007 would be worth about $17,314 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for NYF?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −7.8%. The best was 2011 at +12.1%.
What is the biggest drawdown of NYF?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −13.1% between March 9, 2020 and March 23, 2020. It recovered to the old high on July 30, 2020, 4 months after the bottom.
How volatile is NYF?
Over the past 3 years NYF had an annualized volatility of 5.7% and a Sharpe ratio of -0.29 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).