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iShares U.S. Intermediate Government Bond Index Fund
mutual fund
BIGBX
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$9.73
+0.0
+0.0%
primary theme
Intermediate-Term U.S. Treasury Bond
share class
BIGBX (Mutual Fund)
iShares U.S. Intermediate Government Bond Index Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$9.73
+0.0
+0.0%
primary theme
Intermediate-Term U.S. Treasury Bond
share class
BIGBX (Mutual Fund)
iShares U.S. Intermediate Government Bond Index Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$9.73
+0.0
+0.0%
primary theme
Intermediate-Term U.S. Treasury Bond
share class
Name
As of 12/27/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
2.3%
1 yr return
2.3%
3 Yr Avg Return
N/A
5 Yr Avg Return
N/A
Net Assets
$5.05 B
Holdings in Top 10
18.8%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$9.7
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.10%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load 4.50%
TRADING FEES
Turnover 948.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$0
IRA
$1,000
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 12/27/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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BIGBX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 2.3%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return N/A
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return N/A
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 0.66%
- Dividend Yield 3.1%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Monthly
Fund Details
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Legal NameiShares U.S. Intermediate Government Bond Index Fund
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Fund Family NameBlackRock-Advised Funds
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Inception DateMay 20, 2022
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassOther
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerMatthew Kraeger
Fund Description
Under normal circumstances, at least 90% of the value of the Fund’s assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, is invested in securities comprising the Bloomberg U.S. Intermediate Government Bond Index,
which, for the Fund, are considered bonds issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government and its agencies or instrumentalities. The Fund attempts to achieve, in both rising and falling markets, a correlation of at least 95% between the total return of its net assets before fees and expenses and the total return of the Fund’s benchmark index, the Bloomberg U.S. Intermediate Government Bond Index. Notwithstanding the factors described below, perfect (100%) correlation would be achieved if the total return of the Fund’s net assets, before fees and expenses, increased or decreased exactly as the total return of the Fund’s benchmark index increased or decreased. The Fund’s ability to match its investment performance to the investment performance of its benchmark index may be affected by, among other things, the Fund’s expenses, the amount of cash and cash equivalents held by the Fund, the manner in which the total return of the Fund’s benchmark index is calculated, the size of the Fund’s investment portfolio, and the timing, frequency and size of shareholder purchases and redemptions.
The Bloomberg U.S. Intermediate Government Bond Index is a capitalization weighted index that measures U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate, nominal U.S. Treasuries and U.S. agency debentures (securities issued by U.S. government owned or government sponsored entities, and debt explicitly guaranteed by the U.S. government) with a maturity greater one year and less than ten years. The index is rebalanced monthly. There were approximately 589 fixed-income securities included in the Bloomberg U.S. Intermediate Government Bond Index as of December 31, 2023. All securities in the Bloomberg U.S. Intermediate Government Bond Index are rated investment-grade.
The Fund will be invested and reinvested primarily in U.S. debt securities with maturities greater than one year but less than ten years, with the objective of approximating as closely as practicable the total rate of return of the Bloomberg U.S. Intermediate Government Bond Index.
Under normal circumstances, the Fund expects to have a dollar-weighted average maturity of three to ten years, although the Fund’s dollar-weighted average maturity may go below three years to the extent it does so for the benchmark index.
The Fund utilizes sampling techniques that are designed to allow the Fund to duplicate substantially the investment performance of the Bloomberg U.S. Intermediate Government Bond Index. However, the Fund is not expected to track the Bloomberg U.S. Intermediate Government Bond Index with the same degree of accuracy that complete replication of the Bloomberg U.S. Intermediate Government Bond Index would provide. No attempt is made to manage the Fund using economic, financial or market analysis. In addition, at times, the portfolio composition of the Fund may be altered (or “rebalanced”) to reflect changes in the characteristics of the index that the Fund tracks.
The Fund also may engage in futures, forwards and options transactions and other derivative securities transactions and lend its portfolio securities, each of which involves risk. The Fund may use futures contracts, forwards, options and other derivative transactions to manage its short-term liquidity and/or as substitutes for comparable market positions in the securities in its benchmark index. The Fund may also invest in high-quality money market instruments, including shares of money market funds advised by BFA or its affiliates.
BIGBX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | BIGBX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 2.3% | -4.3% | 27.1% | 2.23% |
| 1 Yr | 2.3% | -4.4% | 26.7% | 2.68% |
| 3 Yr | N/A* | -8.2% | 11.4% | N/A |
| 5 Yr | N/A* | -6.1% | 3.4% | N/A |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | -2.4% | 3.5% | 13.23% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | BIGBX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.8% | -1.0% | 22.1% | 16.52% |
| 2022 | N/A | -20.4% | -5.8% | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | -7.1% | 16.6% | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | -1.3% | 8.8% | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0.3% | 7.1% | N/A |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | BIGBX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 2.3% | -4.3% | 27.1% | 2.23% |
| 1 Yr | 2.3% | -4.4% | 26.7% | 2.68% |
| 3 Yr | N/A* | -8.2% | 11.4% | N/A |
| 5 Yr | N/A* | -6.1% | 3.4% | N/A |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | -2.4% | 3.5% | 26.46% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | BIGBX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.5% | -0.5% | 28.8% | 39.29% |
| 2022 | N/A | -18.5% | -3.3% | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | -4.5% | 25.3% | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | -1.3% | 13.0% | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 1.8% | 11.3% | N/A |
NAV & Total Return History
BIGBX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| BIGBX | Category Low | Category High | BIGBX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 5.05 B | 8.74 M | 134 B | 25.89% |
| Number of Holdings | 204 | 13 | 12267 | 73.66% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 950 M | 5.7 M | 55.6 B | 31.25% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 18.80% | 6.2% | 99.3% | 91.07% |
Top 10 Holdings
- BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares 7.67%
- U.S. Treasury Notes 1.45%
- U.S. Treasury Notes 1.35%
- U.S. Treasury Notes 1.30%
- U.S. Treasury Notes 1.26%
- U.S. Treasury Notes 1.17%
- U.S. Treasury Notes 1.16%
- U.S. Treasury Notes 1.16%
- U.S. Treasury Notes 1.15%
- U.S. Treasury Notes 1.14%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | BIGBX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonds | 100.48% | 0.03% | 161.75% | 46.43% |
| Cash | 7.68% | -20.28% | 28.09% | 16.52% |
| Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 95.39% | 93.75% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.11% | 93.75% |
| Other | 0.00% | -20.46% | 42.16% | 82.59% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.29% | 93.75% |
Bond Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | BIGBX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government | 64.62% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 15.18% |
| Securitized | 55.75% | 0.00% | 99.79% | 39.73% |
| Corporate | 9.48% | 0.00% | 9.48% | 0.45% |
| Cash & Equivalents | 7.68% | 0.00% | 28.09% | 12.95% |
| Derivative | 0.00% | -12.53% | 3.48% | 57.59% |
| Municipal | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.24% | 94.20% |
Bond Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | BIGBX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 100.48% | 0.03% | 161.75% | 46.43% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.20% | 93.75% |
BIGBX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| BIGBX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.10% | 0.03% | 2.85% | 93.72% |
| Management Fee | 0.05% | 0.00% | 0.85% | 6.25% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 1.00% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 100.00% |
| Administrative Fee | 0.04% | 0.01% | 0.45% | 3.88% |
Sales Fees
| BIGBX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 2.00% | 4.50% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | 4.50% | 1.00% | 4.50% | 3.70% |
Trading Fees
| BIGBX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| BIGBX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 948.00% | 3.35% | 948.00% | 100.00% |
BIGBX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| BIGBX | Category Low | Category High | BIGBX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.15% | 0.00% | 4.94% | 83.48% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| BIGBX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Monthly | Annual | Monthly | Monthly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| BIGBX | Category Low | Category High | BIGBX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 0.66% | -0.80% | 2.96% | 57.85% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| BIGBX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.026 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $0.026 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.025 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.026 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 31, 2024 | $0.026 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 30, 2024 | $0.023 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 31, 2024 | $0.024 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 29, 2024 | $0.022 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 31, 2024 | $0.023 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2023 | $0.023 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 30, 2023 | $0.021 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 31, 2023 | $0.022 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 29, 2023 | $0.021 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 31, 2023 | $0.021 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 31, 2023 | $0.020 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 30, 2023 | $0.019 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 31, 2023 | $0.019 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 28, 2023 | $0.018 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 31, 2023 | $0.019 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 28, 2023 | $0.017 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 31, 2023 | $0.017 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2022 | $0.016 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 30, 2022 | $0.015 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 31, 2022 | $0.015 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 30, 2022 | $0.014 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 31, 2022 | $0.014 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 29, 2022 | $0.013 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 30, 2022 | $0.013 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 31, 2022 | $0.004 | OrdinaryDividend |
BIGBX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Matthew Kraeger
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 14, 2012
2.54
2.5%
Director of BlackRock, Inc. since 2009; Vice President of BlackRock, Inc. from 2006 to 2008; Associate of BlackRock, Inc. from 2002 to 2005.
Bob Miller
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 14, 2012
2.54
2.5%
Bob Miller, Managing Director, is a member of the Multi-Sector Mutual Fund team within BlackRock Fundamental Fixed Income Portfolio Management Group. He is a portfolio manager of BlackRock's Core Bond, Total Return, and Strategic Income Opportunities Funds. Prior to joining BlackRock in 2011, Mr. Miller was a Co-Founder and Partner at the Round Table Investment Management Company, a multi-strategy, research-based investment company, where he managed a global macro strategy. Previously, Mr. Miller spent 20 years at Bank of America, where he served in a variety of roles, most recently as senior portfolio manager for the bank's proprietary multi-asset class investment portfolio. Mr. Miller managed global equity and credit, global interest rate derivative, and sovereign debt portfolios during his tenure at Bank of America. Mr. Miller is a Trustee of Davidson College, a member of the Executive Committee and Chairman of the Investment Committee. He is also actively involved with the Davidson July Experience program. Mr. Miller is a Trustee and past Chairman of the Board at Trinity Episcopal School in Charlotte, N.C. He earned a BA degree in economics from Davidson College.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.11 | 31.64 | 8.43 | 7.35 |
