BlackRock Announces Plans to Expand $52 Billion iShares(TM) iBonds(TM) ETF Franchise

Executive Summary

• BlackRock announced the upcoming launch of nine new iShares iBonds® ETFs, expanding its defined‑maturity bond ETF platform across U.S. Treasuries, TIPS, investment‑grade corporates, high‑yield, and municipal bonds.
• The funds are registered as of March 5, 2026 and are expected to begin trading before the end of April 2026.
• The new ETFs will provide investors with fixed‑maturity exposure, regular interest payments, and a final payout at the fund’s stated maturity date.

Key Details

• Fund Count & Scope: Nine iBonds ETFs covering Treasury (2036, 2046, 2056), TIPS (2036), corporate (2036), high‑yield (2033), and municipal bonds (2022‑2024).
• Tickers & Exchanges:
• IBTR – Nasdaq (Dec 2036 Treasury)
• IBGC – Nasdaq (Dec 2046 Treasury)
• IBGM – Nasdaq (Dec 2056 Treasury)
• IBIM – NYSE Arca (Oct 2036 TIPS)
• IBCB – NYSE Arca (Dec 2036 Corporate)
• IBHM – Cboe (2033 High‑Yield)
• IBMU – Cboe (Dec 2032 Municipal)
• IBMV – Cboe (Dec 2033 Municipal)
• IBMW – Cboe (Dec 2034 Municipal)
• Management Scale: BlackRock currently manages $52 billion in iBonds ETFs, with over 120 total iShares funds launched to date and 75 active.
• Strategic Rationale: Designed to simplify bond laddering by offering fixed‑maturity exposure that trades like a stock while providing regular income distributions.
• Regulatory Status: Registration statements effective as of March 5, 2026; shares not yet available for purchase or sale.
• Launch Timeline: Funds expected to commence trading before the end of April 2026.

Notable Quotes

• “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,” – Elise Terry, Head of U.S. iShares, BlackRock.
• “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,” – Steve Laipply, Global Co‑Head of iShares Fixed Income ETFs, BlackRock.