ISTB:ARCA-iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond (USD)

ETF | Short-Term Bond | NYSE Arca

Last Closing

USD 47.44

Change

-0.04 (-0.08)%

Market Cap

USD 0.58B

Volume

0.25M

Analyst Target

N/A
Analyst Rating

Verdict

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About

The investment seeks to track the investment results of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Universal 1-5 Year Index, which measures the performance of U.S. dollar-denominated taxable bonds that are rated either investment-grade or high yield with remaining maturities between one and five years. The fund invests at least 90% of its assets in the component securities of the index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of the index and may invest up to 10% of its assets in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents, as well as in securities not included in the index.

Inception Date: 18/10/2012

Primary Benchmark: BBgBarc US Universal 1-5 Years TR USD

Primary Index: BBgBarc US Agg Bond TR USD

Gross Expense Ratio: 0.12%

Management Expense Ratio: 0.06 %

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Share Volume

Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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Relative Returns (From:    To: 2024-03-28 )

Largest Industry Peers for Short-Term Bond

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SLQD iShares 0-5 Year Investment Gr.. 0.06 %

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SUSB iShares ESG 1-5 Year USD Corpo.. 0.12 %

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USTB VictoryShares USAA Core Short-.. 0.35 %

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LDSF First Trust Low Duration Strat.. 0.00 %

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USD 0.10B
WINC Western Asset Short Duration I.. 0.00 %

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USD 0.01B

ETFs Containing ISTB

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Short-Term Bond) Market Performance vs. Exchange (NYSE Arca)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -0.25% 25% F 47% F
Dividend Return 0.30% 11% F 18% F
Total Return 0.04% 11% F 46% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 0.87% 11% F 49% F
Dividend Return 2.28% 11% F 36% F
Total Return 3.15% 11% F 49% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -4.85% 44% F 48% F
Dividend Return 8.76% 22% F 35% F
Total Return 3.91% 11% F 47% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -1.85% 44% F 42% F
Dividend Return -0.15% 11% F 42% F
Total Return 1.71% 22% F 43% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 5.03% 33% F 92% A
Risk Adjusted Return -2.97% 11% F 40% F
Market Capitalization 0.58B 78% C+ 88% B+

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.