FIIGvsSDFIETF Comparison
ETF 1
FIIG
First Trust Intermediate Duration Investment Grade Corporate ETF
This fund is part of
US Corporate IG Bonds
+0.03%
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First Trust Intermediate Duration Investment Grade Corporate ETF (FIIG) belongs to the US Corporate IG Bonds segment. AB Short Duration Income ETF (SDFI) is part of the Intl IG Bonds segment. FIIG's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Industrials and Healthcare. In contrast, SDFI's top sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Industrials. FIIG is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.49%, versus 0.3% for SDFI. FIIG is down -1.4% year-to-date (YTD) with +$39M in YTD flows. SDFI performs better with 0.85% YTD performance, and +$41M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of FIIG and SDFI below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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FIIG vs SDFI performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/15/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | FIIG SDFI | -0.32%+0.15% | -2.43%-0.48% | -1.40%+0.85% | -1.33%+1.56% | +15.02%n/a | n/an/a |
| Flows | FIIG SDFI | +$2M-$3M | +$2M+$14M | +$39M+$41M | +$64M+$57M | +$652M- | -- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | FIIG SDFI | +4.95%+1.83% | +4.23%+1.63% | +5.27%n/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown | FIIG SDFI | -4.31%-1.49% | -4.71%-1.49% | -4.81%n/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown duration | FIIG SDFI | 88d52d | 108d52d | 217dn/a | n/an/a |
Trading data
FIIG | SDFI | |
Last sale 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM | $19.89 | $34.90 |
| Previous close 10/16/2026 | $19.89 | $34.88 |
| Consolidated volume 10/16/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
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Main metrics
Last update 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM
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FIIG | SDFI | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $19.89 | $34.90 |
| 1D performance | +0.03% | +0.06% |
| AuM | $632.44 M | $189.72 M |
| E/R | 0.49% | 0.3% |
Characteristics
FIIG | SDFI | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Active |
| Provider | First Trust | AllianceBernstein |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| N° of holdings | 184 | 385 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | August 2, 2023 | June 10, 2024 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
FIIG
USA
67.11%
Other
32.89%
SDFI
USA
54.56%
Other
45.44%
Sectors
FIIG
Finance
29.47%
Industrials
7.46%
Healthcare
7.2%
Other
55.87%
SDFI
Sovereign
21.71%
Finance
14.98%
Other
63.32%
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Diversification
FIIG
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
16.07%
SDFI
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
20.22%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
FIIG
USA, STRIPS 0% 15nov2045, USD (10957D)
2.00%
Rabobank, 5.71% 21jan2033, USD
1.29%
USA, Notes 4.125% 15feb2036, USD (B-2036)
1.21%
Constellation Software, 5.461% 16feb2034, USD
1.07%
ICON, 6% 8may2034, USD
1.05%
CRH America Finance, 5.4% 21may2034, USD
1.03%
Sodexo, 5.8% 15aug2035, USD
1.01%
Morgan Stanley, 5.25% 21apr2034, USD (I)
0.98%
US Foods Inc, 5.75% 15apr2033, USD
0.95%
Roper Technologies, 4.9% 15oct2034, USD
0.94%
HCA, 5.5% 1jun2033, USD
0.92%
American Water Works, 5.2% 1apr2036, USD
0.92%
Molex Electronic Technologies, 5.25% 30apr2032, USD
0.91%
Smurfit Kappa Treasury, 5.438% 3apr2034, USD
0.90%
FactSet Research Systems, 3.45% 1mar2032, USD
0.89%
SDFI
USA, Notes 4.125% 30jun2028, USD (BD-2028)
3.26%
USA, TIPS 2.125% 15apr2029, USD (X-2029)
3.04%
Brazil, LTN 0% 1oct2026, BRL (818D)
2.15%
USA, Notes 3.875% 31jul2030, USD (AB-2030)
1.58%
USA, Notes 4.25% 31jul2028, USD (BE-2028)
1.57%
USA, Notes 4% 31may2028, USD (BC-2028)
1.55%
USA, Notes 3.625% 31aug2030, USD (AC-2030)
1.23%
USA, Notes 4% 28feb2030, USD (H-2030)
1.08%
USA, Notes 4.25% 31jan2030, USD (U-2030)
1.02%
USA, Notes 3.75% 31oct2032, USD (R-2032)
0.75%
USA, Notes 3.875% 30sep2032, USD (Q-2032)
0.74%
USA, Notes 3.75% 30nov2032, USD (S-2032)
0.68%
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0.55%
USA, Notes 4.125% 15feb2036, USD (B-2036)
0.51%
USA, Notes 3.625% 31dec2030, USD (AH-2030)
0.49%
Frequently asked questions about FIIG and SDFI
How have the FIIG and SDFI ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 15, 2026, FIIG is down -1.4% year-to-date (YTD), while SDFI has returned 0.85%. That puts SDFI better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: FIIG or SDFI?
Year-to-date, the FIIG ETF saw +$39M in flows, compared to +$41M for SDFI.
Which ETF is more volatile: FIIG or SDFI?
Over the past year, FIIG had a volatility of 4.23%, while SDFI experienced 1.63%.
Which ETF is bigger: FIIG or SDFI?
As of October 15, 2026, FIIG holds $632.44 M in assets under management (AUM), while SDFI manages $189.72 M.
What sectors do the FIIG and SDFI ETFs invest in?
FIIG leans toward sectors like Finance, Industrials and Healthcare. Meanwhile, SDFI focuses on Sovereign and Finance.
What are the top holdings of the FIIG ETF and SDFI ETF?
FIIG top holdings include USA, STRIPS 0% 15nov2045, USD (10957D), Rabobank, 5.71% 21jan2033, USD and USA, Notes 4.125% 15feb2036, USD (B-2036). SDFI holds in its top three: USA, Notes 4.125% 30jun2028, USD (BD-2028), USA, TIPS 2.125% 15apr2029, USD (X-2029) and Brazil, LTN 0% 1oct2026, BRL (818D).
Which ETF is more diversified: FIIG or SDFI?
FIIG holds 184 securities with 16.07% of its assets in the top 15. SDFI has 576 securities and a top 15 weight of 20.22%.
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