Growth of $10,000 in ISTB
iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF · iShares
A $10,000 investment compounding at ISTB’s trailing 10-year annualized total return of 2.3% would reach $15,605 in 20 years. The table shows every combination of averaging period and horizon; returns include dividends and are net of the fund's 0.06% expense ratio. Past performance does not predict future results.
Projection table
| Horizon | At 3-year avg (5.0%) | At 5-year avg (1.9%) | At 10-year avg (2.3%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | $12,775 | $11,014 | $11,177 |
| 10 years | $16,320 | $12,130 | $12,492 |
| 15 years | $20,849 | $13,360 | $13,962 |
| 20 years | $26,634 | $14,714 | $15,605 |
| 25 years | $34,025 | $16,206 | $17,441 |
| 30 years | $43,467 | $17,849 | $19,494 |
Annualized total returns as of Aug 7, 2026, dividends reinvested. A constant rate is an illustration of compounding — real markets are far bumpier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What would $10,000 in ISTB be worth in 10 years?
Compounding at its trailing 10-year annualized return of 2.3%, $10,000 in ISTB would grow to about $12,492 in 10 years and $15,605 in 20 years. Real returns arrive unevenly, so treat this as an illustration of compounding, not a forecast.
What is ISTB's average annual return?
As of Aug 7, 2026, ISTB's annualized total returns were 5.0% over 3 years, 1.9% over 5 years, 2.3% over 10 years — dividends reinvested, net of its 0.06% expense ratio.