iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF (ISTB)
| Assets | $4.71B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.06% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 96.60M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $2.01 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.12% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 288,869 |
| Open | 48.81 |
| Previous Close | 48.77 |
| Day's Range | 48.78 - 48.82 |
| 52-Week Low | 47.57 |
| 52-Week High | 48.99 |
| Beta | 0.11 |
| Holdings | 6965 |
| Inception Date | Oct 18, 2012 |
About ISTB
Fund Home PageThe iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF (ISTB) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the Bloomberg US Universal (1-5 Y) index. The fund tracks a broad USD-denominated bond index with 1-5 years remaining in maturities. ISTB was launched on Oct 18, 2012 and is issued by BlackRock.
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | $0.1699 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.16931 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.17198 | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $0.16795 | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.17094 | Sep 5, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $0.17002 | Aug 6, 2025 |
Performance
ISTB had a total return of 6.83% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.06%.
News
ISTB: An Attractive Play On Lower Rates
The iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF (ISTB) offers a low-risk, short-duration fixed income play amid expectations for lower rates in 2026. ISTB tracks the BBG US Universal 1-5 Year Index, with a por...
ISTB: Uncertainty Could Drive Up Credit Spread And Yield Curve
Calming of credit spreads has restored performance despite upward yield curve translations being enduring. We worry about the remote risks to the USD currency status and the cost of capital implicatio...
ISTB: Short-Term Bonds Are Useful Under Certain Conditions
The iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF holds treasuries and investment-grade corporate bonds. Its 2% yield may not be particularly appealing for income seekers.
ISTB: A Short-Term Bond ETF That Takes Unnecessary Risks
ISTB keeps things short. Short-term, that is. It buys bonds maturing in 1-5 years. We are OK with the Treasury ladder that is the core of this ETF, but the corporate bond portion gives us pause.