(IBIC) iShares Trust - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE ARCA • Country: USA • Currency: USD • Type: Etf • ISIN: US46438G5053 • Target Maturity

IBIC: Government Bonds, Inflation-Protected Securities, Target Maturity Investments

The iShares Trust (NYSE ARCA:IBIC) is an exchange-traded fund that tracks an index comprising U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) with maturities between January 1, 2026, and October 15, 2026. This fund is designed to provide investors with exposure to a specific segment of the TIPS market, offering protection against inflation. By investing at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index, the fund aims to replicate the performance of the target index.

As a Target Maturity ETF, IBIC is structured to mature at a specific date, allowing investors to plan their investments around a specific time horizon. The funds investment strategy is centered around holding TIPS until maturity, thereby reducing the impact of interest rate fluctuations on the funds net asset value. This makes it an attractive option for investors seeking to match their liabilities or plan for future expenses.

Analyzing the , we observe that the ETFs price is currently at $25.87, slightly below its 20-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) of $25.89. The 50-day SMA is at $25.81, indicating a relatively stable short-term trend. The 200-day SMA stands at $25.27, suggesting a longer-term uptrend. The Average True Range (ATR) is $0.04, or 0.15%, indicating low volatility. Given these technical indicators, we can anticipate that the ETF will continue to trade within a narrow range in the short term, potentially breaking out above $25.95, its 52-week high, if the overall market sentiment remains positive.

Combining the with , we note that the funds Assets Under Management (AUM) stand at $47.85M USD. While this is a relatively modest size, it is sufficient to maintain liquidity. Considering the current inflationary environment and the expected interest rate trajectory, TIPS are likely to remain in demand. As a result, we forecast that IBIC will continue to attract investors seeking inflation protection, potentially driving its price towards the upper end of its 52-week range. If the underlying index continues to perform in line with expectations, and given the funds tracking efficiency, we anticipate IBIC to reach $26.00 by the end of the next quarter, representing a 0.5% increase from its current price.

Additional Sources for IBIC ETF

IBIC ETF Overview

Market Cap in USD 49m
Category Target Maturity
TER 0.10%
IPO / Inception 2023-09-13

IBIC ETF Ratings

Growth Rating 53.4
Fundamental -
Dividend Rating 52.1
Rel. Strength -4.21
Analysts -
Fair Price Momentum 27.40 USD
Fair Price DCF -

IBIC Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 4.89%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.32%
Annual Growth 5y 137.35%
Payout Consistency 66.7%

IBIC Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 83.8%
Growth Correlation 12m 99.2%
Growth Correlation 5y 99.7%
CAGR 5y 6.13%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 6.81
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.51
Alpha 2.31
Beta -0.014
Volatility 1.58%
Current Volume 15.7k
Average Volume 20d 14.4k
What is the price of IBIC stocks?
As of May 22, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 25.88 with a total of 15,680 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.15%, over one month by +0.00%, over three months by +1.49% and over the past year by +6.41%.
Is iShares Trust a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Analyses, iShares Trust (NYSE ARCA:IBIC) is currently (May 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a Growth Technical Rating of 53.35 and therefor an somewhat technical positive rating according to historical growth.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of IBIC as of May 2025 is 27.40. This means that IBIC is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 5.87%.
Is IBIC a buy, sell or hold?
iShares Trust has no consensus analysts rating.
What are the forecast for IBIC stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, IBIC iShares Trust will be worth about 29.6 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 25.88. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +14.34%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price - -
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 29.6 14.3%