BlackRock builds on its leadership with the industry’s broadest range of target maturity fixed income ETFs
BlackRock announced plans to expand its iShares® iBonds® ETF platform with the launch of nine funds, extending the franchise’s maturity range across U.S. Treasuries, TIPS, investment grade corporates, high yield and municipal bonds. BlackRock pioneered defined maturity bond ETFs with the launch of its first iBonds ETFs in 2010.
“Designed to mature like a bond, trade like a stock, and diversify like a fund, iBonds ETFs can make bond laddering easier and more efficient — allowing investors to build and manage ladders with just a few ETFs instead of sourcing and monitoring dozens of individual bonds,” said Elise Terry, Head of U.S. iShares at BlackRock.
BlackRock manages $52 billion in iBonds ETFs and has launched over 120 funds, with 75 currently active.1 iBonds ETFs hold diverse bonds with matching maturity dates. Each ETF intends to provide regular interest payments and distributes a final payout in its stated maturity year.
“A defining feature of today’s market environment is the breadth and durability of income. iBonds have become practical building blocks for investors and advisors seeking to capture that income while planning around specific time horizons,” said Steve Laipply, Global Co‑Head of iShares Fixed Income ETFs at BlackRock.
iShares is a global leader in ETFs, managing more than $5.7 trillion in assets, including over $1.2 trillion in bond ETFs.2 Since launching the first bond ETF in 2002, BlackRock has continued to redefine fixed income investing through innovation and scale.
As of March 5, the registration statements of the Funds are effective but not yet available to trade. BlackRock intends to launch the Funds before the end of April 2026.
Source: BlackRock
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