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iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
IEF performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 24, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.50% | -1.68% | -1.36% | +2.26% | +7.80% | -8.23% |
| Flows | +$646M | -$204M | +$3.23B | +$13.20B | +$19.76B | +$38.36B |
Characteristics
The iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF is built to track the ICE U.S. Treasury 7-10 Year Bond Index - 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 | 14 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | July 22, 2002 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of June 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 14 holdings out of 14
Top 14 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +4.84% | +4.64% | +6.42% | +7.62% |
Max drawdown | -2.21% | -4.05% | -6.99% | -21.44% |
Max drawdown duration | 60d | 145d | 139d | 1816d |
Time to recover | 38d | N/A | 55d | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of July 27, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
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 IEF?
IEF is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by iShares.
What index does IEF track?
IEF tracks the ICE U.S. Treasury 7-10 Year Bond Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does IEF invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Investment Grade Government Bonds. It is part of the segment: US Government Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of IEF?
The total expense ratio (TER) of IEF is 0.15%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was IEF launched?
IEF was launched on July 22, 2002, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of IEF?
IEF is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of IEF?
As of July 24, 2026, IEF manages $47.08 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has IEF performed recently?
As of July 24, 2026, IEF delivered a return of -1.5% over the past month (1M performance), -1.68% over the past three months (3M), and -1.36% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for IEF?
As of July 24, 2026, IEF has seen net flows of +$646M in the past month (1M flow) and +$3.23B year-to-date (YTD).
Does IEF pay dividends?
As of July 24, 2026, IEF has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 3.95%.
How many holdings are in IEF
As of June 30, 2026, IEF holds 14 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is IEF?
As of June 30, 2026, IEF holds 14 securities.
What are the top holdings of IEF?
As of June 30, 2026, IEF holds a portfolio of 14 underlyings, with its largest positions including US91282CPZ85, USA, Notes 4.625% 15feb2035, USD (B-2035) and US91282CNT44. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does IEF invest in?
As of June 30, 2026, IEF has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does IEF focus on?
As of June 30, 2026, IEF is primarily exposed to Sovereign.
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