YEARvsMEARETF Comparison
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AB Ultra Short Income ETF (YEAR) belongs to the US Aggregate Bonds segment. iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond Active ETF (MEAR) is part of the Municipal Bonds segment. YEAR's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Energy and Utilities. In contrast, MEAR's top sector exposures are Municipal and Non-Corporate. YEAR is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.25%, versus 0.26% for MEAR. YEAR is up 2.36% year-to-date (YTD) with +$106M in YTD flows. MEAR performs worse with 1.67% YTD performance, and +$200M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of YEAR and MEAR 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 MEAR 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 MEAR | +0.56%+1.09% | +0.74%+0.46% | +2.36%+1.67% | +3.10%+2.14% | +14.84%+10.36% | n/a+13.41% |
| Flows | YEAR MEAR | +$25M+$47M | +$88M+$172M | +$106M+$200M | +$128M+$270M | +$1.07B+$907M | -+$1.23B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | YEAR MEAR | +0.63%+1.16% | +0.58%+0.73% | +0.64%+0.76% | n/a+0.65% |
| Max drawdown | YEAR MEAR | -0.24%-1.08% | -0.27%-1.08% | -0.27%-1.08% | n/a-1.08% |
| Max drawdown duration | YEAR MEAR | 42d58d | 36d58d | 36d58d | n/a58d |
Trading data
YEAR | MEAR | |
Last sale 10/30/2026 at 1:30 PM | $50.26 | $50.07 |
| Previous close 10/29/2026 | $50.20 | $50.08 |
| 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 | MEAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $50.26 | $50.07 |
| 1D performance | +0.12% | -0.02% |
| AuM | $1.59 B | $1.53 B |
| E/R | 0.25% | 0.26% |
Characteristics
YEAR | MEAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Active |
| Provider | AllianceBernstein | iShares |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| N° of holdings | 90 | 69 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | September 13, 2022 | March 3, 2015 |
| ESG | No | No |
Exposure
Countries
YEAR
USA
30%
Other
70%
MEAR
USA
27.53%
Other
72.47%
Sectors
YEAR
Finance
24.05%
Other
75.95%
MEAR
Municipal
27.52%
Other
72.48%
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Diversification
YEAR
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
48.26%
MEAR
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
20.53%
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%
MEAR
St. James Parish, FRN 1nov2040, USD (2010A-1)
2.08%
US46246XAD66
2.02%
US56035DEN84
1.76%
Kentucky Public Energy Authority, 5% 1may2055, USD (2024A-1)
1.73%
US57421CLW28
1.59%
Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition and Supply Corp., 5.5% 1jan2054, USD (2023A)
1.58%
City of Burlington, FRN 1sep2035, USD (2007A)
1.50%
US74440DFN93
1.28%
US20775CZF49
1.18%
US84129NML00
1.16%
US87638QBF54
0.98%
US64987J6Y23
0.93%
US45528VFV62
0.92%
US365753AW24
0.92%
New Mexico Municipal Energy Acquisition Authority, FRN 1jun2054, USD (2025)
0.91%
Frequently asked questions about YEAR and MEAR
How have the YEAR and MEAR ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 29, 2026, YEAR is up 2.36% year-to-date (YTD), while MEAR has returned 1.67%. That puts YEAR better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: YEAR or MEAR?
Year-to-date, the YEAR ETF saw +$106M in flows, compared to +$200M for MEAR.
Which ETF is more volatile: YEAR or MEAR?
Over the past year, YEAR had a volatility of 0.58%, while MEAR experienced 0.73%.
Which ETF is bigger: YEAR or MEAR?
As of October 29, 2026, YEAR holds $1.59 B in assets under management (AUM), while MEAR manages $1.53 B.
What sectors do the YEAR and MEAR ETFs invest in?
YEAR leans toward sectors like Finance. Meanwhile, MEAR focuses on Municipal.
What are the top holdings of the YEAR ETF and MEAR ETF?
YEAR top holdings include US91282CRP85, US912797WQ64 and US91282CRH69. MEAR holds in its top three: St. James Parish, FRN 1nov2040, USD (2010A-1), US46246XAD66 and US56035DEN84.
Which ETF is more diversified: YEAR or MEAR?
YEAR holds 152 securities with 48.26% of its assets in the top 15. MEAR has 324 securities and a top 15 weight of 20.53%.
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