They have a specified maturity date. ETFs reimburse a final payment at maturity, similar to traditional bonds.
They can be bought and sold like stocks, providing flexibility for trading over time.
They offer diversified bond exposure to a desired asset class in a single trade.
They trade on an exchange, providing access to bond markets for all types of investors (traditionally challenging to navigate), while maintaining diversification.
They provide diversified exposure to bonds that mature in the calendar year corresponding to the fund's name, allowing you to target specific points on the yield curve.
They offer a defined maturity date which can help plan an investment or have the funds available for an upcoming expense.
iBonds® are launched with a start capital, and the fund is open for investors.
- Investors allocate assets to iBonds®, and AUM grows.
- iBonds® are designed to replicate a yield to maturity ("YTM") comparable to the underlying bond portfolio.
Underlying bonds mature, and the portfolio is gradually transferred to cash equivalents.
The ETF is delisted, and the net proceeds are paid to shareholders.
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Bond Number
Avg. Effective Duration
Avg. Yield to Maturity
The Yield To Maturity (YTM) displayed is an estimated measure of the annual return on a bond if held to maturity, it does not account for fees or commissions and it may fluctuate over time. For further information on fees, please review our pricing terms.
Open your account with BCP Global and select “iBonds®“. If you already have an account, log in to your app and click “Open New Account“.
After responding to a few simple questions, we recommend a suitable iBonds® portfolio according to your investment profile.
You can accept the recommended iBonds® portfolio or have the freedom to choose a different option that could be in line with your investment goals. Note that both risk and return can be modified
Make a deposit and the funds will be automatically invested in the selected iBonds® portfolio.