iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond (SHY): Historical Returns

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Category: Fixed Income
Period: January 1871 - November 2024 (~154 years)
Consolidated Returns as of 30 November 2024
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1.00$
Initial Capital
December 1994
2.55$
Final Capital
November 2024
3.17%
Yearly Return
1.80
Std Deviation
-5.36%
Max Drawdown
37months
Recovery Period
1.00$
Initial Capital
January 1871
785.02$
Final Capital
November 2024
4.43%
Yearly Return
3.46
Std Deviation
-8.52%
Max Drawdown
13months
Recovery Period
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The iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond (SHY) ETF covers to the following investment themes:

  • Asset Class: Bond
  • Region: North America
  • Country: U.S.
  • Bond - Duration: Short Term

As of November 2024, in the previous 30 Years, the iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond (SHY) ETF obtained a 3.17% compound annual return, with a 1.80% standard deviation. It suffered a maximum drawdown of -5.36% that required 37 months to be recovered.

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The iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond (SHY) ETF is part of the following Lazy Portfolios:

Portfolio Name Author SHY Weight▾ Currency
Short Term Treasury 100.00% USD
Robo Advisor 0 Betterment 80.00% USD
Robo Advisor 10 Value Tilt Betterment 61.40% USD
Sheltered Sam 0/100 Bill Bernstein 60.00% USD
Sheltered Sam 10/90 Bill Bernstein 54.00% USD
Sheltered Sam 20/80 Bill Bernstein 48.00% USD
Robo Advisor 20 Value Tilt Betterment 42.80% USD
Sheltered Sam 30/70 Bill Bernstein 42.00% USD
Coward's Portfolio Bill Bernstein 40.00% USD
Big Rocks Portfolio Larry Swedroe 40.00% USD
Sheltered Sam 40/60 Bill Bernstein 36.00% USD
Andrew Tobias Portfolio Andrew Tobias 33.33% USD
Ideal Index Frank Armstrong 30.00% USD
Sheltered Sam 50/50 Bill Bernstein 30.00% USD
No Brainer Portfolio Bill Bernstein 25.00% USD
Paul Boyer Portfolio Paul Boyer 25.00% USD
Sheltered Sam 60/40 Bill Bernstein 24.00% USD
Golden Butterfly Tyler 20.00% USD
Dynamic 40/60 Income The Lazy Team 20.00% USD
Dynamic 60/40 Income The Lazy Team 20.00% USD
Golden Butterfly with Bitcoin Tyler 20.00% USD
Sheltered Sam 70/30 Bill Bernstein 18.00% USD
Ultimate Buy&Hold FundAdvice 12.00% USD
Sheltered Sam 80/20 Bill Bernstein 12.00% USD
Warren Buffett Portfolio Warren Buffett 10.00% USD
In Saecula Saeculorum Fulvio Marchese 10.00% USD
Sheltered Sam 90/10 Bill Bernstein 6.00% USD
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Investment Returns as of Nov 30, 2024

The iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond (SHY) ETF guaranteed the following returns.

Returns are calculated in USD, assuming:
  • no fees or capital gain taxes.
  • dividend reinvestment, when applicable.
  • the actual US Inflation rates.
ISHARES 1-3 YEAR TREASURY BOND (SHY) ETF
1 January 1871 - 30 November 2024 (~154 years)
Live Update: December 2024
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  Chg (%) Return (%) Return (%) as of Nov 30, 2024
  1 Day Time ET(*) --- YTD
(11M) 		1M 6M 1Y 5Y 10Y 30Y MAX
(~154Y)
Investment Return --- --- 3.65 0.30 3.09 4.80 1.20 1.19 3.17 4.43
US Inflation Adjusted Return 1.13 -0.02 2.04 2.01 -2.86 -1.70 0.63 2.26
Returns over 1 year are annualized
(*) Eastern Time (ET - America/New York)
The live monthly return is calculated by assuming, for each asset, the weight defined by the base asset allocation.
US Inflation is updated to Nov 2024. Inflation (annualized) is 1Y: 2.73% , 5Y: 4.18% , 10Y: 2.93% , 30Y: 2.52%

In 2023, the iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond (SHY) ETF granted a 3.06% dividend yield. If you are interested in getting periodic income, please refer to the iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond (SHY) ETF: Dividend Yield page.

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Capital Growth as of Nov 30, 2024

An investment of 1$, from December 1994 to November 2024, would be worth 2.55$, with a total return of 155.00% (3.17% annualized).

The Inflation Adjusted Capital would be 1.21$, with a net total return of 20.72% (0.63% annualized).

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An investment of 1$, from January 1871 to November 2024, would be worth 785.02$, with a total return of 78402.24% (4.43% annualized).

The Inflation Adjusted Capital would be 30.96$, with a net total return of 2995.65% (2.26% annualized).

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Investment Metrics as of Nov 30, 2024

Metrics of iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond (SHY) ETF, updated as of 30 November 2024, provide a comprehensive overview of the portfolio's performance and risk characteristics.

These metrics include detailed data on returns, volatility, drawdowns and other key performance indicators. By examining them, you can gain insights into how the portfolio has performed over various time periods and understand its risk profile.

Metrics are calculated based on monthly returns, assuming:
  • no fees or capital gain taxes.
  • dividend reinvestment, when applicable.
  • the actual US Inflation rates.
ISHARES 1-3 YEAR TREASURY BOND (SHY) ETF
Advanced Metrics
1 January 1871 - 30 November 2024 (~154 years)
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Metrics as of Nov 30, 2024
YTD
(11M) 		1M 3M 6M 1Y 3Y 5Y 10Y 20Y 30Y MAX
(~154Y)
Investment Return (%)
3.65 0.30 0.44 3.09 4.80 1.11 1.20 1.19 1.82 3.17 4.43
Growth of 1$ 1.04 1.00 1.00 1.03 1.05 1.03 1.06 1.13 1.44 2.55 785.02
Infl. Adjusted Return (%)
1.13 -0.02 -0.30 2.04 2.01 -3.07 -2.86 -1.70 -0.70 0.63 2.26
US Inflation (%) 2.49 0.31 0.74 1.03 2.73 4.31 4.18 2.93 2.54 2.52 2.12
Returns / Inflation rates over 1 year are annualized.
DRAWDOWN
Inflation Adjusted:
Inflation Adjusted:
 Current 1Y 3Y 5Y 10Y 20Y 30Y MAX
Deepest Drawdown Depth (%) -0.33 -0.62 -4.86 -5.36 -5.36 -5.36 -5.36 -8.52
Start to Recovery (# months)
2* 2* 26 37 37 37 37 13
Start (yyyy mm) 2024 10 2021 12 2021 06 2021 06 2021 06 2021 06 1971 04
Start to Bottom (# months) 1 11 17 17 17 17 4
Bottom (yyyy mm) 2024 10 2022 10 2022 10 2022 10 2022 10 2022 10 1971 07
Bottom to End (# months) 1 15 20 20 20 20 9
End (yyyy mm) - 2024 01 2024 06 2024 06 2024 06 2024 06 1972 04
Longest Drawdown Depth (%) -0.49
same
same
same
same
same		 -5.36
Start to Recovery (# months)
4 37
Start (yyyy mm) 2024 02 2021 12 2021 06 2021 06 2021 06 2021 06 2021 06
Start to Bottom (# months) 3 11 17 17 17 17 17
Bottom (yyyy mm) 2024 04 2022 10 2022 10 2022 10 2022 10 2022 10 2022 10
Bottom to End (# months) 1 15 20 20 20 20 20
End (yyyy mm) 2024 05 2024 01 2024 06 2024 06 2024 06 2024 06 2024 06
Longest negative period (# months)
4 29 49 49 49 49 49
Start (yyyy mm) 2024 01 2021 12 2020 04 2020 04 2020 04 2020 04 2020 04
End (yyyy mm) 2024 04 2024 04 2024 04 2024 04 2024 04 2024 04 2024 04
Annualized Return (%) -0.51 -0.19 -0.16 -0.16 -0.16 -0.16 -0.16
Drawdowns / Negative periods marked with * are in progress
Deepest Drawdown Depth (%) -20.77 -1.61 -11.73 -19.32 -19.37 -23.21 -23.21 -45.12
Start to Recovery (# months)
191* 6 36* 54* 118* 191* 191* 153
Start (yyyy mm) 2024 02 2021 12 2020 06 2015 02 2009 01 2009 01 1915 04
Start to Bottom (# months) 3 22 40 104 177 177 63
Bottom (yyyy mm) 2024 04 2023 09 2023 09 2023 09 2023 09 2023 09 1920 06
Bottom to End (# months) 3 14 14 14 14 14 90
End (yyyy mm) 2024 07 - - - - - 1927 12
Longest Drawdown Depth (%)
same
same
same
same
same
same		 -42.49
Start to Recovery (# months)
553
Start (yyyy mm) 2024 02 2021 12 2020 06 2015 02 2009 01 2009 01 1939 06
Start to Bottom (# months) 3 22 40 104 177 177 169
Bottom (yyyy mm) 2024 04 2023 09 2023 09 2023 09 2023 09 2023 09 1953 06
Bottom to End (# months) 3 14 14 14 14 14 384
End (yyyy mm) 2024 07 - - - - - 1985 06
Longest negative period (# months)
6 36* 60* 120* 240* 314* 625
Start (yyyy mm) 2023 12 2021 12 2019 12 2014 12 2004 12 1998 10 1933 02
End (yyyy mm) 2024 05 2024 11 2024 11 2024 11 2024 11 2024 11 1985 02
Annualized Return (%) -0.06 -3.07 -2.86 -1.70 -0.70 -0.05 0.00
Drawdowns / Negative periods marked with * are in progress
RISK INDICATORS
1Y 3Y 5Y 10Y 20Y 30Y MAX
Standard Deviation (%) 2.00 2.46 2.04 1.60 1.49 1.80 3.46
Sharpe Ratio -0.21 -1.05 -0.53 -0.24 0.23 0.49 0.12
Sortino Ratio -0.27 -1.46 -0.77 -0.35 0.34 0.75 0.19
Ulcer Index 0.26 2.51 2.27 1.63 1.16 0.97 1.20
Ratio: Return / Standard Deviation 2.40 0.45 0.59 0.74 1.22 1.76 1.28
Ratio: Return / Deepest Drawdown 7.69 0.23 0.22 0.22 0.34 0.59 0.52
Positive Months (%)
75.00 55.55 55.00 57.50 65.41 70.00 70.38
Positive Months 9 20 33 69 157 252 1300
Negative Months 3 16 27 51 83 108 547
LONG TERM RETURNS
Inflation Adjusted:
Inflation Adjusted:
 1Y 3Y 5Y 10Y 20Y 30Y MAX
Best 10 Years Return (%) - Annualized 1.19 2.50 5.92 11.72
Worst 10 Years Return (%) - Annualized 0.45 0.45 0.45
Best 10 Years Return (%) - Annualized -1.70 0.62 3.36 9.41
Worst 10 Years Return (%) - Annualized -2.08 -2.08 -4.88
TIMEFRAMES
Inflation Adjusted:
Inflation Adjusted:
 1M 3M 6M 1Y 3Y 5Y 10Y 20Y 30Y MAX
··· As of Nov 2024 - Over the previous 30Y
Best Rolling Return (%) - Annualized 12.11 8.27 6.92 5.92 4.18 3.17
Worst Rolling Return (%) - Annualized -5.11 -1.26 0.32 0.45 1.55
Positive Periods (%) 89.6 93.2 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Best Rolling Return (%) - Annualized 9.46 5.61 4.50 3.36 1.81 0.63
Worst Rolling Return (%) - Annualized -12.30 -6.64 -3.31 -2.08 -0.99
Positive Periods (%) 52.7 48.9 54.1 63.4 68.5 100.0
95% VaR - Value at Risk (%) - Cumulative
0.59 0.70 0.53 0.50 0.92 0.00 0.00 0.00
95% CVaR - Conditional Value at Risk (%) 0.81 1.07 1.05 3.05 2.65 0.00 0.00 0.00
99% VaR - Value at Risk (%) - Cumulative
0.95 1.31 1.39 4.20 3.30 0.00 0.00 0.00
99% CVaR - Conditional Value at Risk (%) 1.17 1.70 1.95 5.01 3.63 0.00 0.00 0.00
Short term VaRs: analytical | 1+ year VaRs: historical data
Safe Withdrawal Rate (%) 93.90 29.48 18.29 9.30 4.88 4.43
Perpetual Withdrawal Rate (%) --- --- --- --- --- 0.76
% based on initial capital, inflation-adj. monthly withdrawals afterwards | Credits: BestRetirementPortfolio.com
··· All available data (Jan 1871 - Nov 2024)
Best Rolling Return (%) - Annualized 25.82 17.24 15.57 11.72 9.50 8.27
Worst Rolling Return (%) - Annualized -5.42 -1.26 0.32 0.45 1.09 1.88
Positive Periods (%) 92.6 98.5 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Best Rolling Return (%) - Annualized 30.38 17.20 16.30 9.41 8.80 6.81
Worst Rolling Return (%) - Annualized -19.03 -12.29 -11.10 -4.88 -2.61 -1.04
Positive Periods (%) 62.6 69.4 70.9 73.6 82.4 87.5
95% VaR - Value at Risk (%) - Cumulative
1.27 1.74 1.82 0.37 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
95% CVaR - Conditional Value at Risk (%) 1.69 2.46 2.84 1.93 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
99% VaR - Value at Risk (%) - Cumulative
1.95 2.92 3.49 3.12 0.88 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
99% CVaR - Conditional Value at Risk (%) 2.39 3.67 4.55 4.13 2.48 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Short term VaRs: analytical | 1+ year VaRs: historical data
Safe Withdrawal Rate (%) 88.71 26.96 14.58 7.57 3.46 2.34
Perpetual Withdrawal Rate (%) --- --- --- --- --- ---
% based on initial capital, inflation-adj. monthly withdrawals afterwards | Credits: BestRetirementPortfolio.com
Terms and Definitions
  • Annualized Portfolio Return: it's the annualized geometric mean return of the portfolio.
  • Deepest/Longest Drawdown: a drawdown refers to the decline in value from a relative peak value to a relative trough. The deepest (or maximum) drawdown is the maximum observed loss from a peak to a trough of a portfolio before a new peak is attained. The longest drawdown is the period observed from a peak to the subsequent peak with the greatest duration.
  • Longest negative period: it's the maximum period for which an overall negative return has been observed.
  • Standard Deviation: it's a measure of the dispersion of returns around the mean.
  • Sharpe Ratio: it's a measure of risk-adjusted performance of the portfolio. It's calculated by dividing the excess return of the portfolio over the risk-free rate by the portfolio standard deviation. The risk-free rate here considered is the 1-3 Mth T-Bill return.
  • Sortino Ratio: another measure of risk-adjusted performance of the portfolio. It's a modification of the Sharpe Ratio (same formula but the denominator is the portfolio downside standard deviation).
  • Ulcer Index: it's a measure of downside risk that quantifies the depth and duration of drawdowns in an investment portfolio.
  • Best/Worst 10Y returns: the best and the worst 10-year return over a time frame.
  • Rolling Returns: N-year returns over a time frame, calculated over all the available data source (best, worst, % of positive returns). Each rolling period, longer than the longest negative period, yielded a non-negative minimum return.
  • Value at Risk (VaR): it's an evaluation of a cumulative worst-case loss (in absolute value), associated with a probability (95%-99%) and a time horizon. For short term, it's calculated based on the expected return and standard deviation, assuming a normal distribution of monthly returns. For long term is retrieved by the historical rolling return data.
  • Conditional Value at Risk (CVaR): it represents the average expected loss if that worst-case threshold (95%-99%) is ever crossed.
  • Safe Withdrawal Rate (SWR): it's the percentage of the initial portfolio balance that can be withdrawn at the beginning of each month with inflation adjustment, without the portfolio running out of money in any case (money amount withdrawal).
    For instance: Your initial invested capital is 100.000$; withdrawal rate (annualized) is 4%. This means that, in the first month, you will withdraw 100.000 * 4% * 1/12 = 333.33$. The second month, you’ll withdraw 333.33$ plus the inflation monthly rate. You’ll continue adjusting your withdraw monthly for inflation.
  • Perpetual Withdrawal Rate (PWR): it's the percentage of the initial portfolio balance that can be withdrawn at the beginning of each month with inflation adjustment, preserving the original invested capital, adjusted for inflation too.
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Correlations as of Nov 30, 2024

Correlation measures to what degree the returns of two assets move in relation to each other. It is a statistical measure that describes the extent to which the returns of one asset are related to the returns of another asset.

The following table shows the monthly correlations of iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond (SHY) ETF vs the main Asset Classes, over different timeframes. Columns are sortable (click on table header to sort).

ISHARES 1-3 YEAR TREASURY BOND (SHY) ETF
Monthly correlations as of 30 November 2024
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Correlation vs SHY
Asset Class 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years 30 Years
VTI
 US Total Stock Market 0.42 0.20 0.07 -0.15
SPY
 US Large Cap Blend 0.41 0.22 0.08 -0.12
IJH
 US Mid Cap Blend 0.40 0.11 0.00 -0.17
IJR
 US Small Cap Blend 0.54 0.11 -0.02 -0.18
VNQ
 US REITs 0.79 0.24 0.24 -0.01
QQQ
 US Technology 0.30 0.29 0.14 -0.15
PFF
 US Preferred Stocks 0.68 0.25 0.23 0.10
EFA
 EAFE Stocks 0.67 0.29 0.16 -0.13
VT
 World All Countries 0.56 0.24 0.11 -0.12
EEM
 Emerging Markets 0.36 0.27 0.17 -0.13
BND
 US Total Bond Market 0.96 0.78 0.79 0.73
TLT
 US Long Term Treasuries 0.89 0.70 0.70 0.60
BIL
 US Cash 0.34 0.34 0.32 0.41
TIP
 US TIPS 0.96 0.64 0.66 0.61
LQD
 US Invest. Grade Bonds 0.93 0.63 0.63 0.52
HYG
 US High Yield Bonds 0.89 0.36 0.28 0.02
CWB
 US Convertible Bonds 0.53 0.15 0.07 -0.16
BNDX
 International Bonds 0.79 0.65 0.64 0.48
EMB
 Emerg. Market Bonds 0.81 0.34 0.35 0.14
GLD
 Gold 0.06 0.35 0.40 0.20
DBC
 Commodities -0.48 -0.28 -0.23 -0.04
Terms and Definitions
Correlation values range between -1 and +1
  • A correlation of +1 indicates that the returns of the two assets move in perfect synchrony; when one asset's returns go up, the other asset's returns also go up by the same percentage, and vice versa. This perfect positive correlation implies that the assets perform similarly in different market conditions.
  • A correlation of -1 indicates a perfect inverse relationship between the returns of the two assets. When one asset's returns go up, the other asset's returns go down by the same percentage. This perfect negative correlation suggests that the assets move in opposite directions, providing a diversification benefit by reducing overall portfolio risk.
  • A correlation of 0 means that there is no linear relationship between the returns of the two assets. The returns of one asset do not predict the returns of the other.
Learn about historical correlations here: see how the main asset classes relate to each other.

Drawdowns

A drawdown refers to the decline in value from a relative peak value to a relative trough. A maximum drawdown is the maximum observed loss from a peak to a trough of a portfolio before a new peak is attained.

ISHARES 1-3 YEAR TREASURY BOND (SHY) ETF
Drawdown periods
Drawdown periods - Inflation Adjusted
1 December 1994 - 30 November 2024 (30 Years)
1 January 1871 - 30 November 2024 (~154 years)
Inflation Adjusted:

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Rolling Returns

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iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond (SHY) ETF: Rolling Returns

A rolling return is a measure of investment performance that calculates the return of an investment over a set period of time, with the starting date rolling forward. This approach can provide a more accurate representation of the investment's historical performance and helps investors to evaluate the investment's consistency over time.

ISHARES 1-3 YEAR TREASURY BOND (SHY) ETF
Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Returns - Inflation Adjusted
1 December 1994 - 30 November 2024 (30 Years)
1 January 1871 - 30 November 2024 (~154 years)
Inflation Adjusted:

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The values shown for the rolling periods represent key statistical points: the minimum, maximum, median, and the 15th and 85th percentiles. These percentiles give insight into the distribution of the data, indicating the range within which the central 70% of the values lie, while the median represents the middle value.

Seasonality

In which months is it better to invest in iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond (SHY) ETF?

Both the Average Return and the Gain Frequency (Win %) are useful to get an idea of what happened in the past. They are retrieved considering the time period from January 1871 to November 2024.

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For further information about the seasonality, check the Asset Class Seasonality page.

Monthly Returns

This section provides a visual/tabular representation of the performance variability in the iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond (SHY) ETF over time. It illustrates the distribution of monthly returns, showcasing the range and frequency of positive and negative returns.

ISHARES 1-3 YEAR TREASURY BOND (SHY) ETF
Monthly Returns Distribution
1 December 1994 - 30 November 2024 (30 Years)
1 January 1871 - 30 November 2024 (~154 years)
252 Positive Months (70%) - 108 Negative Months (30%)
1300 Positive Months (70%) - 547 Negative Months (30%)

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Methodology

Returns, up to December 2002, have been derived using the historical series of equivalent ETFs / Assets.
You can find additional information on extended Data Sources here.

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