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iShares USD Green Bond ETF
BGRN performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of March 31, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.25% | -0.39% | -0.39% | +4.46% | +13.92% | +1.94% |
| Flows | +$17M | +$29M | +$29M | +$62M | +$156M | +$299M |
Characteristics
The iShares USD Green Bond ETF is built to track the Bloomberg MSCI USD Green Bond Select Index TR - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | iShares |
| N° of holdings | 323 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | November 13, 2018 |
| ESG | Yes |
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Exposure
Data as of February 28, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 323
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
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Maturity
Credit rating
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +2.77% | +2.89% | +3.88% | +4.62% |
Max drawdown | -2.22% | -2.22% | -5.01% | -18.50% |
Max drawdown duration | 30d | 30d | 215d | 1605d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 47d | 1164d |
Replication quality
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1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is BGRN?
BGRN is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by iShares.
What index does BGRN track?
BGRN tracks the Bloomberg MSCI USD Green Bond Select Index TR - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does BGRN invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Global Investment Grade Aggregate Bonds. It is part of the segment: Green Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of BGRN?
The total expense ratio (TER) of BGRN is 0.2%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was BGRN launched?
BGRN was launched on November 13, 2018, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of BGRN?
BGRN is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of BGRN?
As of March 31, 2026, BGRN manages $463.75 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has BGRN performed recently?
As of March 31, 2026, BGRN delivered a return of -1.25% over the past month (1M performance), -0.39% over the past three months (3M), and -0.39% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for BGRN?
As of March 31, 2026, BGRN has seen net flows of +$17M in the past month (1M flow) and +$29M year-to-date (YTD).
Does BGRN pay dividends?
As of March 31, 2026, BGRN has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 4.27%.
How many holdings are in BGRN
As of February 28, 2026, BGRN holds 323 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is BGRN?
As of February 28, 2026, BGRN holds 323 securities, with 16.54% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of BGRN?
As of February 28, 2026, BGRN holds a portfolio of 323 underlyings, with its largest positions including US0669224778, European Investment Bank (EIB), 3.75% 14feb2033, USD and European Investment Bank (EIB), 4.375% 10oct2031, USD. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does BGRN invest in?
As of February 28, 2026, BGRN has its largest geographic exposures in USA and Luxembourg.
What sectors or themes does BGRN focus on?
As of February 28, 2026, BGRN is primarily exposed to Banks, Power and Real estate investment and services.
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