YEARvsHIMUETF Comparison
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AB Ultra Short Income ETF (YEAR) belongs to the US Aggregate Bonds segment. iShares High Yield Muni Active ETF (HIMU) is part of the Municipal Bonds segment. YEAR's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Energy and Utilities. In contrast, HIMU's top sector exposures are Municipal, Non-Corporate and Non-Energy Materials. YEAR is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.25%, versus 0.4% for HIMU. YEAR is up 2.36% year-to-date (YTD) with +$106M in YTD flows. HIMU performs worse with 0.92% YTD performance, and +$473M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of YEAR and HIMU 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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YEAR vs HIMU performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/29/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | YEAR HIMU | +0.56%+3.95% | +0.74%-1.55% | +2.36%+0.92% | +3.10%+1.00% | +14.84%n/a | n/an/a |
| Flows | YEAR HIMU | +$25M+$227M | +$88M+$424M | +$106M+$473M | +$128M+$598M | +$1.07B- | -- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | YEAR HIMU | +0.63%+6.89% | +0.58%+4.46% | +0.64%n/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown | YEAR HIMU | -0.24%-6.75% | -0.27%-8.08% | -0.27%n/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown duration | YEAR HIMU | 42d78d | 36d116d | 36dn/a | n/an/a |
Trading data
YEAR | HIMU | |
Last sale 10/30/2026 at 1:30 PM | $50.26 | $47.22 |
| Previous close 10/29/2026 | $50.20 | $47.05 |
| Consolidated volume 10/29/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
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Main metrics
Last update 10/30/2026 at 1:30 PM
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YEAR | HIMU | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $50.26 | $47.22 |
| 1D performance | +0.12% | +0.36% |
| AuM | $1.59 B | $2.77 B |
| E/R | 0.25% | 0.4% |
Characteristics
YEAR | HIMU | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Active |
| Provider | AllianceBernstein | iShares |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| N° of holdings | 90 | 198 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | September 13, 2022 | February 10, 2025 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
YEAR
USA
30%
Other
70%
HIMU
USA
39.03%
Other
60.97%
Sectors
YEAR
Finance
24.05%
Other
75.95%
HIMU
Municipal
34.97%
Other
65.03%
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Diversification
YEAR
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
48.26%
HIMU
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
19.28%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of September 30, 2026
YEAR
US91282CRP85
24.71%
US912797WQ64
4.95%
US91282CRH69
3.45%
US912797WR48
3.03%
Citigroup, 3.2% 21oct2026, USD
1.32%
Bank of America Corporation, 4.25% 22oct2026, USD (L)
1.32%
JP Morgan, 4.125% 15dec2026, USD
1.31%
Standard Chartered Plc, 4.3% 19feb2027, USD (154)
1.29%
Wells Fargo, 4.3% 22jul2027, USD (O)
1.22%
American Express Co, 2.55% 4mar2027, USD
0.96%
Lloyds Banking Group, 3.75% 11jan2027, USD
0.95%
Credit Agricole (London Branch), 4.125% 10jan2027, USD (19)
0.95%
Bank of Nova Scotia, 5.35% 7dec2026, USD
0.94%
Capital One Financial, 3.65% 11may2027, USD
0.94%
BNP Paribas, 4.625% 13mar2027, USD (2478)
0.93%
HIMU
BlackRock Liquidity MuniCash
4.01%
Puerto Rico, FRN 1nov2051, USD
2.49%
US13034A7E44
1.93%
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., 5% 1jul2058, USD
1.61%
US74514L4E41
1.36%
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., 0% 1jun2066, USD (2021B-2)
1.28%
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., 0% 1jul2046, USD (10001D)
0.99%
Geisinger Authority Health System, 4% 15feb2047, USD (2021A)
0.95%
Port of Beaumont Navigation District, 4% 1jan2050, USD (2020A)
0.90%
US04108WCK62
0.76%
US74442PH321
0.64%
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, 0% 1jun2057, USD (2020B-3)
0.63%
Port of Portland, 4% 1jul2050, USD
0.60%
US837031H972
0.57%
US837031H717
0.56%
Frequently asked questions about YEAR and HIMU
How have the YEAR and HIMU ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 29, 2026, YEAR is up 2.36% year-to-date (YTD), while HIMU has returned 0.92%. That puts YEAR better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: YEAR or HIMU?
Year-to-date, the YEAR ETF saw +$106M in flows, compared to +$473M for HIMU.
Which ETF is more volatile: YEAR or HIMU?
Over the past year, YEAR had a volatility of 0.58%, while HIMU experienced 4.46%.
Which ETF is bigger: YEAR or HIMU?
As of October 29, 2026, YEAR holds $1.59 B in assets under management (AUM), while HIMU manages $2.77 B.
What sectors do the YEAR and HIMU ETFs invest in?
YEAR leans toward sectors like Finance. Meanwhile, HIMU focuses on Municipal.
What are the top holdings of the YEAR ETF and HIMU ETF?
YEAR top holdings include US91282CRP85, US912797WQ64 and US91282CRH69. HIMU holds in its top three: BlackRock Liquidity MuniCash, Puerto Rico, FRN 1nov2051, USD and US13034A7E44.
Which ETF is more diversified: YEAR or HIMU?
YEAR holds 152 securities with 48.26% of its assets in the top 15. HIMU has 879 securities and a top 15 weight of 19.28%.
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