YEARvsHYFIETF Comparison
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AB Ultra Short Income ETF (YEAR) belongs to the US Aggregate Bonds segment. AB High Yield ETF (HYFI) is part of the Intl HY Bonds segment. YEAR's top 3 sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Energy. In contrast, HYFI's top sector exposures are Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials. YEAR is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.25%, versus 0.4% for HYFI. YEAR is up 1.83% year-to-date (YTD) with +$54M in YTD flows. HYFI performs better with 2.05% YTD performance, and +$35M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of YEAR and HYFI 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 HYFI performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/11/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | YEAR HYFI | +0.05%-0.48% | +0.57%+0.20% | +1.83%+2.05% | +3.02%+3.70% | +14.90%+27.33% | n/an/a |
| Flows | YEAR HYFI | +$19M+$7M | +$79M-$4M | +$54M+$35M | +$83M+$74M | +$1.04B+$257M | -- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | YEAR HYFI | +0.60%+2.11% | +0.55%+2.46% | +0.63%+3.27% | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown | YEAR HYFI | -0.15%-0.86% | -0.27%-2.16% | -0.27%-3.97% | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown duration | YEAR HYFI | 17d15d | 36d50d | 36d68d | n/an/a |
Trading data
YEAR | HYFI | |
Last sale 9/15/2026 at 1:30 PM | $50.09 | $36.57 |
| Previous close 09/14/2026 | $50.10 | $36.61 |
| Consolidated volume 09/14/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
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Main metrics
Last update 9/15/2026 at 1:30 PM
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YEAR | HYFI | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $50.09 | $36.57 |
| 1D performance | -0.02% | -0.11% |
| AuM | $1.54 B | $336.09 M |
| E/R | 0.25% | 0.4% |
Characteristics
YEAR | HYFI | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Active |
| Provider | AllianceBernstein | AllianceBernstein |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| N° of holdings | 92 | 561 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | September 13, 2022 | May 15, 2023 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
YEAR
USA
64.1%
Other
35.9%
HYFI
USA
71.89%
Other
28.11%
Sectors
YEAR
Sovereign
36.13%
Finance
24.75%
Other
39.12%
HYFI
Finance
17.37%
Consumer Services
11.74%
Industrials
10.84%
Business Services
8.7%
Energy
8.64%
Consumer Cyclical.
7.5%
Other
35.21%
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Diversification
YEAR
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
43.1%
HYFI
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
8.65%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
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%
HYFI
TransDigm, 6.375% 1mar2029, USD
0.88%
Sopaipilla Investor, 7.534% 30nov2048, USD
0.63%
Olympus Water US Holding, 7.25% 15feb2033, USD
0.59%
Jane Street Group, 4.5% 15nov2029, USD
0.58%
Asurion LLC, 8% 31dec2032, USD
0.57%
Advance Auto Parts, 7% 1aug2030, USD
0.57%
Nissan Motor Acceptance, 7.05% 15sep2028, USD
0.56%
DaVita, 4.625% 1jun2030, USD
0.55%
US Foods Inc, 4.75% 15feb2029, USD
0.54%
DISH DBS, 5.75% 1dec2028, USD
0.54%
FirstCash Holdings, 4.625% 1sep2028, USD
0.54%
NCL Corporation, 5.875% 15jan2031, USD
0.53%
Voyager Parent, 9.25% 1jul2032, USD
0.53%
American Airlines, 5.75% 20apr2029, USD
0.53%
Community Health Systems (CHS), 5.25% 15may2030, USD
0.53%
Frequently asked questions about YEAR and HYFI
How have the YEAR and HYFI ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 11, 2026, YEAR is up 1.83% year-to-date (YTD), while HYFI has returned 2.05%. That puts HYFI better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: YEAR or HYFI?
Year-to-date, the YEAR ETF saw +$54M in flows, compared to +$35M for HYFI.
Which ETF is more volatile: YEAR or HYFI?
Over the past year, YEAR had a volatility of 0.55%, while HYFI experienced 2.46%.
Which ETF is bigger: YEAR or HYFI?
As of September 11, 2026, YEAR holds $1.54 B in assets under management (AUM), while HYFI manages $336.09 M.
What sectors do the YEAR and HYFI ETFs invest in?
YEAR leans toward sectors like Sovereign and Finance. Meanwhile, HYFI focuses on Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials.
What are the top holdings of the YEAR ETF and HYFI ETF?
YEAR top holdings include USA, Notes 4.25% 15feb2028, USD (AK-2028), USA, Notes 3.875% 31mar2028, USD (AZ-2028) and USA, Notes 4% 31may2028, USD (BC-2028). HYFI holds in its top three: TransDigm, 6.375% 1mar2029, USD, Sopaipilla Investor, 7.534% 30nov2048, USD and Olympus Water US Holding, 7.25% 15feb2033, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: YEAR or HYFI?
YEAR holds 161 securities with 43.1% of its assets in the top 15. HYFI has 608 securities and a top 15 weight of 8.65%.
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