(IBHF) iShares iBonds 2026 Term - Ratings and Ratios
High-Yield Bonds, 2026 Maturity
Description: IBHF iShares iBonds 2026 Term
IBHF is a U.S.-domiciled exchange‑traded fund that follows a target‑maturity strategy, aiming to hold a portfolio of high‑yield corporate bonds that will be fully liquidated around 2026. Its focus on high‑yield income positions it as a fixed‑income vehicle for investors seeking elevated yield relative to investment‑grade alternatives.
The fund trades at $23.43, essentially at its 52‑week high, with short‑term price momentum indicated by a 20‑day SMA of $23.23 and a 50‑day SMA of $23.10. The 200‑day SMA sits at $22.63, confirming an upward bias over the longer term. Daily volatility is low, with an ATR of $0.04 (≈0.17%). A beta of 0.42 signals markedly lower correlation to the S&P 500, while average daily volume of roughly 247 k shares provides sufficient liquidity for most institutional and retail participants.
Key risk drivers stem from credit quality and interest‑rate exposure. The portfolio is weighted toward BB and B‑rated issuers, making default risk the primary concern. High‑yield spreads are highly sensitive to macroeconomic conditions: tightening monetary policy or a slowdown in corporate earnings tends to widen spreads and depress total return, whereas a robust economy compresses spreads and boosts income. The fund’s effective duration is short (≈2 years), limiting interest‑rate risk but still exposing it to the Fed’s policy trajectory.
Fundamentals include $900 million in assets under management and an expense ratio near 0.25 %. The distribution yield typically ranges between 6 % and 7 % on a 30‑day SEC yield basis, reflecting the high‑yield coupon environment. Turnover is modest, preserving the intended credit composition and reducing transaction costs. The weighted‑average maturity aligns with the 2026 target, ensuring a predictable wind‑down schedule and capital return at maturity.
Performance outlook hinges on the trajectory of high‑yield spreads and corporate default rates. A continued decline in spreads, driven by a stable macro environment and resilient corporate earnings, would sustain the fund’s income generation and price appreciation. Conversely, any escalation in credit stress or aggressive rate hikes would increase spread volatility and pressure both yield and NAV. Investors should monitor Fed policy, GDP growth, and high‑yield index spread movements as primary leading indicators.
IBHF ETF Overview
Market Cap in USD | 900m |
Category | Target Maturity |
TER | 0.35% |
IPO / Inception | 2020-11-10 |
IBHF ETF Ratings
Growth Rating | 65.0% |
Fundamental | - |
Dividend Rating | 80.0% |
Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -7.77% |
Analyst Rating | - |
IBHF Dividends
Dividend Yield 12m | 6.84% |
Yield on Cost 5y | 8.48% |
Annual Growth 5y | 60.45% |
Payout Consistency | 82.3% |
Payout Ratio | % |
IBHF Growth Ratios
Growth Correlation 3m | 99.1% |
Growth Correlation 12m | 96.8% |
Growth Correlation 5y | 73.5% |
CAGR 5y | 5.03% |
CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.45 |
Sharpe Ratio 12m | 2.06 |
Alpha | 2.24 |
Beta | 0.122 |
Volatility | 2.47% |
Current Volume | 299.6k |
Average Volume 20d | 271.6k |
Stop Loss | 22.6 (-3.4%) |
Signal | 0.00 |
What is the price of IBHF shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.41%, over one month by +1.13%, over three months by +2.51% and over the past year by +7.88%.
Is iShares iBonds 2026 Term a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of IBHF is around 24.61 USD . This means that IBHF is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 5.17%.
Is IBHF a buy, sell or hold?
What are the forecasts/targets for the IBHF price?
Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
---|---|---|
Wallstreet Target Price | - | - |
Analysts Target Price | - | - |
ValueRay Target Price | 26.9 | 15.1% |
Last update: 2025-08-23 04:40
IBHF Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = unknown
Revenue TTM is 0, using Net Income TTM 0.0 + Cost of Revenue 0.0 = 0.0 USD
Beta = 0.42
Revenue TTM = 0.0 USD
EBIT TTM = 0.0 USD
EBITDA TTM = 0.0 USD
Long Term Debt = unknown (none)
Short Term Debt = unknown (none)
Debt = unknown
Net Debt = unknown
Enterprise Value = 900.3m USD (900.3m + (null Debt) - (null CCE))
Interest Coverage Ratio = unknown (Ebit TTM 0.0 / Interest Expense TTM 0.0)
FCF Yield = none (FCF TTM 0.0 / Enterprise Value 900.3m)
FCF Margin = unknown (Revenue TTM is 0)
Net Margin = unknown
Gross Margin = unknown ((Revenue TTM 0.0 - Cost of Revenue TTM 0.0) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = unknown (Enterprise Value 900.3m / Book Value Of Equity 0.0)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.0% (Interest Expense 0.0 / Debt none)
Taxrate = 21.0% (US default)
NOPAT = 0.0 (EBIT 0.0, no tax applied on loss)
Current Ratio = unknown (Total Current Assets none / Total Current Liabilities none)
Debt / Equity = unknown Debt (none)
Debt / EBITDA = unknown (Net Debt none / EBITDA 0.0)
Debt / FCF = none (Debt none / FCF TTM 0.0)
Total Stockholder Equity = unknown
RoE = unknown (Net Income TTM 0.0 / Total Stockholder Equity none)
RoCE = unknown (Ebit 0.0 / (Equity none + L.T.Debt none))
RoIC = unknown (NOPAT 0.0, Invested Capital 0.0, Ebit 0.0)
WACC = unknown (E(900.3m)/V(0.0) * Re(6.46%)) + (D(none)/V(0.0) * Rd(0.0%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Discount Rate = 6.46% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow 0.0)
Additional Sources for IBHF ETF
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