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iShares iBonds Dec 2032 Term Treasury ETF(IBTM)
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Advisory Performance History (Simulated)
Upturn Advisory & Investor View for IBTM
11/06/2026: IBTM (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
IBTM is a target-maturity ETF designed to hold US Treasury bonds that mature in December 2032. By offering a defined investment horizon, it provides investors with the predictability of an individual bond while maintaining the convenience of an ETF. Its main strengths include high credit quality, low management costs, and transparent exposure to government debt. It is best suited for income-focused or conservative investors who want to lock in a specific yield for a known timeframe. Investors should primarily monitor Federal Reserve policy and inflation trends, as these are the main drivers of performance for this instrument.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Weak fit | This fund is designed for capital preservation and income rather than aggressive capital appreciation. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | Fixed-income ETFs typically lack the price momentum characteristics favored by these investors. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Value investors may appreciate the yield, but the instrument is a defensive tool rather than a value-play. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Strong fit | The fund provides predictable income distributions through the coupon payments of its underlying Treasuries. |
| Low-risk investor | Strong fit | Treasuries are among the safest assets, and the defined maturity reduces duration risk as the fund approaches its 2032 end date. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Conservative investors looking for a guaranteed maturity date, income generation, or a component of a bond ladder.
Suitability
Best for long-term investors aiming to hold until maturity; not intended for active, short-term trading.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Medium | Price fluctuates with market interest rates. |
| Market risk | Medium | Changes in economic conditions affect the value of Treasury bonds. |
| Concentration | High | The fund is concentrated in debt maturing in a single year. |
| Tracking/expense | Low | The low expense ratio and simple index structure minimize tracking errors. |
| Liquidity | Low | The underlying Treasuries are highly liquid assets. |
| Business/sector quality | Low / none | US Treasuries are backed by the full faith and credit of the US government. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
Historical volatility is consistent with medium-term government bonds.
Market Risk
Primary risks include interest rate risk and inflation risk, typical of fixed-income instruments.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed-income type | US Treasury Bonds maturing in 2032 | 99.5 | These government-backed securities provide high-quality exposure with a specific maturity date. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 0.5 | Small cash position held for daily liquidity and operational adjustments. |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 15.51% | Avg. Invested days 106 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Advisory Rating ![]() | Upturn Advisory Performance | ETF Returns Performance |

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