ULSTvsSYFIETF Comparison
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State Street SPDR Ultra Short Term Bond ETF (ULST) belongs to the Money Market Bonds segment. AB Short Duration High Yield ETF (SYFI) is part of the Intl HY Bonds segment. ULST's top 3 sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Industrials. In contrast, SYFI's top sector exposures are Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials. ULST is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.2%, versus 0.4% for SYFI. ULST is up 2.08% year-to-date (YTD) with -$105M in YTD flows. SYFI performs better with 2.44% YTD performance, and +$111M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of ULST and SYFI 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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ULST vs SYFI performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/21/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | ULST SYFI | +0.06%-0.33% | +0.75%+0.40% | +2.08%+2.44% | +3.13%+3.71% | +14.91%n/a | +19.69%n/a |
| Flows | ULST SYFI | -$6M+$21M | -$22M+$75M | -$105M+$111M | -$112M+$145M | -$55M- | +$75M- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | ULST SYFI | +0.42%+1.54% | +0.49%+2.00% | +0.63%n/a | +0.59%n/a |
| Max drawdown | ULST SYFI | -0.10%-0.77% | -0.24%-1.61% | -0.26%n/a | -1.12%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | ULST SYFI | 13d22d | 31d44d | 10dn/a | 410dn/a |
Trading data
ULST | SYFI | |
Last sale 9/22/2026 at 1:30 PM | $40.27 | $35.36 |
| Previous close 09/21/2026 | $40.29 | $35.35 |
| Consolidated volume 09/21/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
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Main metrics
Last update 9/22/2026 at 1:30 PM
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ULST | SYFI | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $40.27 | $35.36 |
| 1D performance | -0.05% | +0.04% |
| AuM | $514.41 M | $961.20 M |
| E/R | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Characteristics
ULST | SYFI | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Active |
| Provider | State Street Investment Management | AllianceBernstein |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| N° of holdings | 298 | 476 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | September 10, 2013 | June 10, 2024 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
ULST
USA
75.07%
Other
24.93%
SYFI
USA
83.98%
Other
16.02%
Sectors
ULST
Sovereign
33.27%
Finance
30.68%
Other
36.05%
SYFI
Finance
18.42%
Consumer Services
13.42%
Industrials
12.8%
Energy
11.15%
Business Services
9.97%
Non-Energy Materi.
9.68%
Other
24.55%
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Diversification
ULST
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
47.77%
SYFI
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
11.77%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
ULST
USA, Notes 4.125% 28feb2027, USD (AY-2027)
12.28%
USA, Bills 0% 1sep2026, USD (119D)
9.45%
USA, Bills 0% 15sep2026, USD (119D)
4.72%
USA, Notes 3.625% 31aug2027, USD (BG-2027)
3.44%
USA, Notes 4% 30jun2028, USD (AA-2028)
3.27%
Athene Global Funding, 2.95% 12nov2026, USD
2.69%
Toronto-Dominion Bank, 4.568% 17dec2026, USD (C)
1.88%
Athene Global Funding, 4.83% 9may2028, USD (2025-13)
1.51%
Truist Bank, 3.8% 30oct2026, USD (J)
1.50%
Microsoft, 3.4% 15sep2026, USD
1.37%
Chevron Phillips Chemical, 3.4% 1dec2026, USD
1.26%
Charles Schwab, 5.875% 24aug2026, USD
1.16%
Morgan Stanley, 5.652% 13apr2028, USD (I)
1.15%
Carnival Corp, 4% 1aug2028, USD
1.11%
Huntington National Bank, 5.65% 10jan2030, USD
0.97%
SYFI
Jazz Pharmaceuticals, 4.375% 15jan2029, USD
0.93%
MasterBrand, 7% 15jul2032, USD
0.85%
Belron UK Finance, 5.75% 15oct2029, USD
0.84%
MIWD Holdco II, 5.5% 1feb2030, USD
0.83%
CQP Holdco, 5.5% 15jun2031, USD
0.81%
Advance Auto Parts, 7% 1aug2030, USD
0.80%
ABC Supply, 4% 15jan2028, USD
0.78%
Blue Racer, 7% 15jul2029, USD
0.77%
Terex, 5% 15may2029, USD
0.76%
Thor Industries, 4% 15oct2029, USD
0.75%
Asbury Automotive, 4.625% 15nov2029, USD
0.75%
GFL Environmental, 4% 1aug2028, USD
0.74%
Synchrony Financial, 7.25% 2feb2033, USD
0.74%
American Airlines, 5.75% 20apr2029, USD
0.71%
LCM Investments Holdings II, 4.875% 1may2029, USD
0.71%
Frequently asked questions about ULST and SYFI
How have the ULST and SYFI ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 21, 2026, ULST is up 2.08% year-to-date (YTD), while SYFI has returned 2.44%. That puts SYFI better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: ULST or SYFI?
Year-to-date, the ULST ETF saw -$105M in flows, compared to +$111M for SYFI.
Which ETF is more volatile: ULST or SYFI?
Over the past year, ULST had a volatility of 0.49%, while SYFI experienced 2%.
Which ETF is bigger: ULST or SYFI?
As of September 21, 2026, ULST holds $514.41 M in assets under management (AUM), while SYFI manages $961.20 M.
What sectors do the ULST and SYFI ETFs invest in?
ULST leans toward sectors like Sovereign and Finance. Meanwhile, SYFI focuses on Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials.
What are the top holdings of the ULST ETF and SYFI ETF?
ULST top holdings include USA, Notes 4.125% 28feb2027, USD (AY-2027), USA, Bills 0% 1sep2026, USD (119D) and USA, Bills 0% 15sep2026, USD (119D). SYFI holds in its top three: Jazz Pharmaceuticals, 4.375% 15jan2029, USD, MasterBrand, 7% 15jul2032, USD and Belron UK Finance, 5.75% 15oct2029, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: ULST or SYFI?
ULST holds 303 securities with 47.77% of its assets in the top 15. SYFI has 526 securities and a top 15 weight of 11.77%.
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