SDFIvsYEARETF Comparison
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AB Short Duration Income ETF (SDFI) belongs to the Intl IG Bonds segment. AB Ultra Short Income ETF (YEAR) is part of the US Aggregate Bonds segment. SDFI's top 3 sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Industrials. In contrast, YEAR's top sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Energy. SDFI is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.3%, versus 0.25% for YEAR. SDFI is up 1.46% year-to-date (YTD) with +$41M in YTD flows. YEAR performs better with 1.92% YTD performance, and +$54M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of SDFI and YEAR 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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SDFI vs YEAR performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 08/28/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | SDFI YEAR | +0.24%+0.33% | +0.47%+0.77% | +1.46%+1.92% | +2.95%+3.32% | n/a+15.28% | n/an/a |
| Flows | SDFI YEAR | +$7M+$38M | +$19M+$73M | +$41M+$54M | +$64M+$45M | -+$1.05B | -- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | SDFI YEAR | +1.64%+0.58% | +1.51%+0.55% | n/a+0.63% | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown | SDFI YEAR | -0.39%-0.10% | -1.13%-0.27% | n/a-0.27% | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown duration | SDFI YEAR | 19d8d | 46d36d | n/a36d | n/an/a |
Trading data
SDFI | YEAR | |
Last sale 8/31/2026 at 1:30 PM | $35.38 | $50.30 |
| Previous close 08/28/2026 | $35.39 | $50.29 |
| Consolidated volume 08/28/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
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Main metrics
Last update 8/31/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
SDFI | YEAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $35.38 | $50.30 |
| 1D performance | -0.03% | +0.01% |
| AuM | $192.30 M | $1.54 B |
| E/R | 0.3% | 0.25% |
Characteristics
SDFI | YEAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Active |
| Provider | AllianceBernstein | AllianceBernstein |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| N° of holdings | 386 | 92 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | June 10, 2024 | September 13, 2022 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
SDFI
USA
54.3%
Other
45.7%
YEAR
USA
64.1%
Other
35.9%
Sectors
SDFI
Sovereign
18.68%
Finance
16.14%
Other
65.18%
YEAR
Sovereign
36.13%
Finance
24.75%
Other
39.12%
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Diversification
SDFI
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
18.04%
YEAR
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
43.1%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
SDFI
USA, TIPS 2.125% 15apr2029, USD (X-2029)
3.17%
USA, Notes 4.125% 30jun2028, USD (BD-2028)
2.86%
USA, Notes 3.875% 31jul2030, USD (AB-2030)
1.65%
USA, Notes 4% 31may2028, USD (BC-2028)
1.62%
USA, Notes 3.625% 31aug2030, USD (AC-2030)
1.29%
USA, Notes 4% 28feb2030, USD (H-2030)
1.13%
USA, Notes 4.25% 31jan2030, USD (U-2030)
1.06%
USA, Notes 4.125% 15feb2036, USD (B-2036)
0.99%
USA, Notes 3.75% 31oct2032, USD (R-2032)
0.79%
USA, Notes 3.875% 30sep2032, USD (Q-2032)
0.78%
USA, Notes 3.75% 30nov2032, USD (S-2032)
0.71%
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0.58%
USA, Notes 3.625% 31dec2030, USD (AH-2030)
0.51%
USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2028, USD (U-2028)
0.50%
Athene Global Funding, 5.133% 1jun2029, USD (2026-4)
0.42%
YEAR
USA, Notes 4.25% 15feb2028, USD (AK-2028)
8.22%
USA, Notes 3.875% 31mar2028, USD (AZ-2028)
4.52%
USA, Notes 4% 31may2028, USD (BC-2028)
4.47%
USA, Notes 4.25% 31dec2026, USD (BM-2026)
4.27%
USA, Notes FRN 31jul2026, USD (BF-2026)
4.23%
USA, Notes 3.75% 30apr2028, USD (BA-2028)
2.53%
USA, Notes 3.875% 15jul2028, USD (AQ-2028)
2.51%
USA, Notes 3.875% 15apr2029, USD (AM-2029)
1.98%
USA, Notes 4% 31mar2030, USD (W-2030)
1.90%
USA, Notes 3.375% 29feb2028, USD (AY-2028)
1.49%
Citigroup, 3.2% 21oct2026, USD
1.40%
Bank of America Corporation, 4.25% 22oct2026, USD (L)
1.40%
Morgan Stanley, 4.35% 8sep2026, USD (F)
1.40%
JP Morgan, 4.125% 15dec2026, USD
1.39%
Standard Chartered Plc, 4.3% 19feb2027, USD (154)
1.37%
Frequently asked questions about SDFI and YEAR
How have the SDFI and YEAR ETFs performed in 2026?
As of August 28, 2026, SDFI is up 1.46% year-to-date (YTD), while YEAR has returned 1.92%. That puts YEAR better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: SDFI or YEAR?
Year-to-date, the SDFI ETF saw +$41M in flows, compared to +$54M for YEAR.
Which ETF is more volatile: SDFI or YEAR?
Over the past year, SDFI had a volatility of 1.51%, while YEAR experienced 0.55%.
Which ETF is bigger: SDFI or YEAR?
As of August 28, 2026, SDFI holds $192.30 M in assets under management (AUM), while YEAR manages $1.54 B.
What sectors do the SDFI and YEAR ETFs invest in?
SDFI leans toward sectors like Sovereign and Finance. Meanwhile, YEAR focuses on Sovereign and Finance.
What are the top holdings of the SDFI ETF and YEAR ETF?
SDFI top holdings include USA, TIPS 2.125% 15apr2029, USD (X-2029), USA, Notes 4.125% 30jun2028, USD (BD-2028) and USA, Notes 3.875% 31jul2030, USD (AB-2030). YEAR holds in its top three: USA, Notes 4.25% 15feb2028, USD (AK-2028), USA, Notes 3.875% 31mar2028, USD (AZ-2028) and USA, Notes 4% 31may2028, USD (BC-2028).
Which ETF is more diversified: SDFI or YEAR?
SDFI holds 564 securities with 18.04% of its assets in the top 15. YEAR has 161 securities and a top 15 weight of 43.1%.
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