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iShares Core Total USD Bond Market ETF
ETF
IUSB
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$53.51
-0.1
0%
primary theme
U.S. Intermediate-Term Bond Duration
IUSB (ETF)
iShares Core Total USD Bond Market ETF
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$53.51
-0.1
0%
primary theme
U.S. Intermediate-Term Bond Duration
IUSB (ETF)
iShares Core Total USD Bond Market ETF
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$53.51
-0.1
0%
primary theme
U.S. Intermediate-Term Bond Duration
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD & DIV
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
-2.0%
1 yr return
0.8%
3 Yr Avg Return
5.7%
5 Yr Avg Return
3.4%
Net Assets
$15.4 B
Holdings in Top 10
17.0%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$53.61
$52.55
$54.65
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.06%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 180.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
N/A
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Exchange Traded Fund
Investment Style
Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD & DIV
Exp Ratio
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IUSB - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return -2.0%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 5.7%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 3.4%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 2.59%
- Dividend Yield 1.7%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Monthly
Fund Details
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Legal NameiShares Core Total USD Bond Market ETF
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Fund Family NameiShares
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Inception DateJun 10, 2014
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Shares Outstanding286200000
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Share ClassN/A
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerJames Mauro
Fund Description
The fund generally will invest at least 90% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index and may invest up to 10% of its assets in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents, including shares of money market funds advised by BFA or its affiliates, as well as in securities not included in the underlying index, but which BFA believes will help the fund track the underlying index. The index measures the performance of U.S. dollar-denominated taxable bonds that are rated either investment-grade or high yield.
IUSB - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | IUSB Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -2.0% | -83.6% | 1369.5% | 58.65% |
| 1 Yr | 0.8% | -9.5% | 15.9% | 64.53% |
| 3 Yr | 5.7%* | 0.1% | 10.6% | 50.63% |
| 5 Yr | 3.4%* | 0.8% | 7.9% | 53.65% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 0.9% | 8.7% | N/A |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | IUSB Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4.7% | -82.5% | 1027.9% | 39.17% |
| 2019 | 5.8% | -20.8% | 23.0% | 43.00% |
| 2018 | -3.2% | -11.4% | 2.7% | 40.93% |
| 2017 | 1.2% | -49.5% | 12.4% | 55.76% |
| 2016 | -49.3% | -49.3% | 192.8% | 100.00% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | IUSB Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -2.0% | -83.6% | 1369.5% | 58.75% |
| 1 Yr | 0.8% | -12.2% | 15.9% | 52.35% |
| 3 Yr | 5.7%* | -0.9% | 10.6% | 44.25% |
| 5 Yr | 3.4%* | 0.7% | 7.9% | 47.06% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 0.9% | 8.7% | N/A |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | IUSB Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4.7% | -82.5% | 1027.9% | 39.17% |
| 2019 | 5.8% | -20.8% | 23.0% | 44.71% |
| 2018 | -3.2% | -11.4% | 3.9% | 49.95% |
| 2017 | 1.2% | -6.0% | 12.4% | 65.31% |
| 2016 | 1.4% | -7.0% | 204.3% | 42.67% |
IUSB - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| IUSB | Category Low | Category High | IUSB % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 15.4 B | 3.23 M | 318 B | 12.44% |
| Number of Holdings | 10000 | 1 | 18612 | 0.91% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 2.78 B | -1.01 B | 45.4 B | 14.04% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 16.99% | 4.0% | 100.0% | 79.54% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Federal National Mortgage Association 2% 1.67%
- Federal National Mortgage Association 2% 1.66%
- Federal National Mortgage Association 2% 1.65%
- Federal National Mortgage Association 2% 1.44%
- Federal National Mortgage Association 2% 1.37%
- Federal National Mortgage Association 2.5% 1.36%
- Federal National Mortgage Association 2.5% 1.21%
- Federal National Mortgage Association 2% 1.19%
- Federal National Mortgage Association 4% 1.06%
- Federal National Mortgage Association 2.5% 1.05%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | IUSB % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonds | 84.14% | -48.07% | 176.88% | 94.53% |
| Cash | 14.79% | -86.81% | 162.28% | 4.56% |
| Convertible Bonds | 1.07% | 0.00% | 38.29% | 58.34% |
| Stocks | 0.00% | -0.23% | 24.74% | 53.33% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 84.24% | 61.35% |
| Other | 0.00% | -15.00% | 16.74% | 39.20% |
Bond Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | IUSB % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government | 36.69% | 0.00% | 80.01% | 23.34% |
| Corporate | 30.76% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 53.05% |
| Securitized | 17.29% | 0.00% | 98.27% | 81.68% |
| Cash & Equivalents | 14.79% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 8.11% |
| Municipal | 0.48% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 46.95% |
| Derivative | 0.00% | 0.00% | 22.07% | 55.97% |
Bond Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | IUSB % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 70.42% | -48.49% | 245.19% | 91.89% |
| Non US | 13.72% | -108.35% | 39.51% | 33.55% |
IUSB - Expenses
Operational Fees
| IUSB Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.06% | 0.01% | 2.91% | 97.31% |
| Management Fee | 0.06% | 0.00% | 0.95% | 4.32% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.50% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| IUSB Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 2.00% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.50% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| IUSB Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| IUSB Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 180.00% | 6.00% | 496.00% | 64.07% |
IUSB - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| IUSB | Category Low | Category High | IUSB % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.71% | 0.00% | 3.22% | 38.37% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| IUSB | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Monthly | Monthly | Monthly | Monthly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| IUSB | Category Low | Category High | IUSB % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 2.59% | -0.20% | 8.97% | 16.07% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| IUSB | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Monthly | Annually |
Dividend Payout History
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sep 08, 2020 | $0.108 |
| Aug 07, 2020 | $0.109 |
| Jul 08, 2020 | $0.118 |
| Jun 05, 2020 | $0.111 |
| May 07, 2020 | $0.122 |
| Apr 07, 2020 | $0.130 |
| Mar 06, 2020 | $0.129 |
| Feb 07, 2020 | $0.128 |
| Dec 26, 2019 | $0.118 |
| Dec 06, 2019 | $0.122 |
| Nov 07, 2019 | $0.129 |
| Oct 07, 2019 | $0.131 |
| Sep 09, 2019 | $0.133 |
| Aug 07, 2019 | $0.133 |
| Jul 08, 2019 | $0.135 |
| Jun 07, 2019 | $0.140 |
| May 07, 2019 | $0.133 |
| Apr 05, 2019 | $0.135 |
| Mar 07, 2019 | $0.136 |
| Feb 07, 2019 | $0.137 |
| Dec 24, 2018 | $0.098 |
| Dec 07, 2018 | $0.126 |
| Nov 07, 2018 | $0.136 |
| Oct 05, 2018 | $0.125 |
| Sep 10, 2018 | $0.120 |
| Aug 07, 2018 | $0.130 |
| Jul 09, 2018 | $0.123 |
| Jun 07, 2018 | $0.128 |
| May 07, 2018 | $0.124 |
| Apr 06, 2018 | $0.123 |
| Mar 07, 2018 | $0.120 |
| Feb 07, 2018 | $0.116 |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.023 |
| Dec 07, 2017 | $0.119 |
| Nov 07, 2017 | $0.110 |
| Oct 06, 2017 | $0.118 |
| Sep 08, 2017 | $0.119 |
| Aug 07, 2017 | $0.119 |
| Jul 10, 2017 | $0.116 |
| Jun 07, 2017 | $0.119 |
| May 05, 2017 | $0.121 |
| Apr 07, 2017 | $0.115 |
| Mar 07, 2017 | $0.114 |
| Feb 07, 2017 | $0.112 |
| Dec 29, 2016 | $0.077 |
| Dec 07, 2016 | $0.107 |
| Nov 07, 2016 | $0.105 |
| Oct 07, 2016 | $0.104 |
| Sep 08, 2016 | $0.107 |
| Aug 05, 2016 | $0.119 |
| Jul 08, 2016 | $0.108 |
| Jun 07, 2016 | $0.101 |
| May 06, 2016 | $0.112 |
| Apr 07, 2016 | $0.113 |
| Mar 07, 2016 | $0.108 |
| Feb 05, 2016 | $0.108 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | $0.046 |
| Dec 07, 2015 | $0.075 |
| Nov 06, 2015 | $0.068 |
| Oct 07, 2015 | $0.069 |
| Sep 08, 2015 | $0.083 |
| Aug 07, 2015 | $0.091 |
| Jul 08, 2015 | $0.096 |
| Jun 05, 2015 | $0.095 |
| May 07, 2015 | $0.087 |
| Apr 08, 2015 | $0.104 |
| Mar 06, 2015 | $0.074 |
| Feb 06, 2015 | $0.081 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | $0.090 |
| Dec 05, 2014 | $0.083 |
| Nov 07, 2014 | $0.079 |
| Oct 07, 2014 | $0.076 |
| Sep 08, 2014 | $0.074 |
| Aug 07, 2014 | $0.120 |
IUSB - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
James Mauro
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jun 10, 2014
7.23
7.2%
James Mauro has been employed by BlackRock Fund Advisors and BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A. (“BTC”) as a portfolio manager since 2011. Prior to joining BTC, Mr. Mauro was a Vice President at State Street Global Advisors. His primary responsibilities include management of all government, inflation linked and derivative strategies. Other responsibilities include hedging and managing risk across all asset classes through futures and option overlays. James joined State Street Corporation in 1993. Previously, he worked as a portfolio manager on the passive team where he co-managed several Bond Index portfolios.
Karen Uyehara
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 01, 2021
0.5
0.5%
Ms. Uyehara is a Director of BlackRock, which she joined in 2010. Ms. Uyehara is a portfolio manager and member of BlackRock’s Model-Based Fixed Income Portfolio Management Group. Prior to joining BlackRock, Ms. Uyehara was a portfolio manager at Western Asset Management Company from2002 to 2010.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.04 | 32.68 | 6.65 | 0.42 |
