FSTBvsSYSBETF Comparison
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ETF 2
SYSB
iShares Edge U.S. Fixed Income Balanced Risk ETF
This fund is part of
US Aggregate Bonds
-0.33%
Fidelity Short-Term Bond ETF (FSTB) belongs to the Intl IG Bonds segment. iShares Edge U.S. Fixed Income Balanced Risk ETF (SYSB) is part of the US Aggregate Bonds segment. FSTB's top 3 sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Industrials. In contrast, SYSB's top sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Non-Corporate. FSTB is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.21%, versus 0.25% for SYSB. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of FSTB and SYSB 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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FSTB vs SYSB performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/18/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | FSTB SYSB | -0.63%-1.18% | -0.01%-2.01% | n/a-1.40% | n/a-0.56% | n/a+19.12% | n/a+4.80% |
| Flows | FSTB SYSB | +$3M+$104M | +$178M+$165M | -+$619M | -+$1.23B | -+$1.26B | -+$1.22B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | FSTB SYSB | +1.34%+4.11% | n/a+3.86% | n/a+3.54% | n/a+4.74% |
| Max drawdown | FSTB SYSB | -0.73%-2.60% | n/a-3.35% | n/a-3.35% | n/a-18.19% |
| Max drawdown duration | FSTB SYSB | 24d81d | n/a201d | n/a201d | n/a1311d |
Trading data
FSTB | SYSB | |
Last sale 9/18/2026 at 1:30 PM | $19.82 | |
| Previous close 09/17/2026 | $19.85 | |
| Consolidated volume 09/17/2026 | ||
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| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
1-year trailing difference
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FSTB
is actively managed and doesn’t replicate an indexFSTB | SYSB | |
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Main metrics
Last update 9/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
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FSTB | SYSB | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $19.82 | – |
| 1D performance | -0.15% | – |
| AuM | $178.25 M | $1.27 B |
| E/R | 0.21% | 0.25% |
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Exposure
Countries
FSTB
USA
67.17%
Other
32.83%
SYSB
USA
87.3%
Other
12.7%
Sectors
FSTB
Sovereign
40.52%
Finance
28.85%
Other
30.63%
SYSB
Sovereign
31.42%
Finance
15.85%
Non-Corporate
8.48%
Other
44.25%
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Diversification
FSTB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
45.28%
SYSB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
35.12%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
FSTB
USA, Notes 3.875% 15may2029, USD (AN-2029)
10.23%
USA, Notes 3.375% 15sep2028, USD (AS-2028)
6.64%
USA, Notes 3.5% 15dec2028, USD (AV-2028)
6.61%
USA, Notes 3.625% 15aug2028, USD (AR-2028)
6.51%
USA, Notes 3.5% 15feb2029, USD (AK-2029)
5.54%
USA, Notes 4.625% 30sep2028, USD (AD-2028)
3.81%
US31635A1051
2.29%
USA, Notes 4% 31may2028, USD (BC-2028)
1.03%
Bank of America Corporation, 4.271% 23jul2029, USD (N)
0.46%
JP Morgan, 4.851% 25jul2028, USD
0.38%
US12567MAN11
0.38%
Bank of America Corporation, 4.979% 24jan2029, USD (N)
0.37%
US33884EAQ44
0.36%
Goldman Sachs, 4.148% 21jan2029, USD
0.34%
Avolon Holdings, 4.95% 15jan2028, USD
0.33%
SYSB
BlackRock Cash Funds - Institutional
8.47%
USA, Bonds 1.125% 15aug2040, USD
3.21%
USA, Bonds 2.75% 15aug2047, USD
3.15%
USA, Notes 4.25% 15may2035, USD (C-2035)
2.36%
USA, Notes 4.25% 15aug2035, USD (E-2035)
2.21%
USA, Notes 4.25% 31may2033, USD (L-2033)
2.12%
USA, Bonds 3% 15aug2052, USD
1.72%
USA, Bonds 2.25% 15feb2052, USD
1.70%
USA, Notes 3.375% 15may2033, USD (C-2033)
1.61%
USA, Bonds 1.875% 15nov2051, USD
1.56%
USA, Bonds 2.25% 15aug2046, USD
1.55%
USA, Bonds 1.75% 15aug2041, USD
1.48%
USA, Bonds 3% 15nov2044, USD
1.37%
USA, Notes 3.5% 28feb2031, USD (V-2031)
1.31%
USA, Bonds 2% 15aug2051, USD
1.29%
Frequently asked questions about FSTB and SYSB
Which ETF is bigger: FSTB or SYSB?
As of September 18, 2026, FSTB holds $178.25 M in assets under management (AUM), while SYSB manages $1.27 B.
What sectors do the FSTB and SYSB ETFs invest in?
FSTB leans toward sectors like Sovereign and Finance. Meanwhile, SYSB focuses on Sovereign, Finance and Non-Corporate.
What are the top holdings of the FSTB ETF and SYSB ETF?
FSTB top holdings include USA, Notes 3.875% 15may2029, USD (AN-2029), USA, Notes 3.375% 15sep2028, USD (AS-2028) and USA, Notes 3.5% 15dec2028, USD (AV-2028). SYSB holds in its top three: BlackRock Cash Funds - Institutional, USA, Bonds 1.125% 15aug2040, USD and USA, Bonds 2.75% 15aug2047, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: FSTB or SYSB?
FSTB holds 412 securities with 45.28% of its assets in the top 15. SYSB has 836 securities and a top 15 weight of 35.12%.
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