Capital at risk. The value of investments and the income from them can fall as well as rise and are not guaranteed. Investors may not get back the amount originally invested.
Explore iShares bond ETFs
A simple way to access fixed income markets.
Why choose iShares for bond ETFs?
Access
Broad and targeted exposure. With over 100 UCITS bond ETFs across index and active strategies, iShares provides access to most segments of the global bond market.*
Quality
Designed for modern fixed income portfolios. Solutions combine index and active expertise with disciplined construction and integrated risk management.
Value
Efficient implementation at scale. Deep liquidity and iShares capital markets expertise can help investors plan and execute ETF trades efficiently.
Funds in focus
Build fixed income portfolios with iShares ETFs
Select targeted exposures across income, duration and liquidity to align fixed income allocations with portfolio objectives.
Expand beyond core bonds to access additional income opportunities. Allocating across high yield credit, securitised assets and emerging market debt may improve yield while diversifying risk sources.
iShares active and index ETFs enable flexible allocation across income segments, supporting tactical and strategic positioning.
Diversification and asset allocation may not fully protect you from market risk.
With over 80% of the bond market yielding +4% today, investors have a compelling opportunity.1 While holding individual bonds to maturity can secure these yields, fixed maturity ETFs like iBonds offer a more efficient solution.
iBonds ETFs invest in a basket of bonds that all mature in the same year, providing the predictability of individual bonds with the simplicity and diversification of an ETF.
Diversification and asset allocation may not fully protect you from market risk.
Core bond ETFs provide scalable exposure to diversified fixed income markets in a single trade.
Key characteristics:
01.
Diversification
Exposure across issuers, sectors, geographies and maturities
02.
Liquidity
Exchange trading supports access, even in stressed conditions
03.
Transparent access
Real-time pricing and holdings visibility
04.
Cost efficiency
Low fees and efficient market access
Cash holdings can reduce real returns over time. Short-duration and cash-like ETFs offer an alternative for managing liquidity while seeking incremental yield.
These strategies provide:
- Daily liquidity via exchange trading
- Exposure to short-duration fixed income instruments
- Potential yield enhancement versus idle cash
A durable foundation
How bond ETFs are powering a portfolio evolution and fixed income revolution.
*Morningstar and BlackRock , as of 30 June 2026.
1BlackRock Investment Institute, with data from LSEG Datastream, data as of 30 june 2026.