YEARvsPULSETF Comparison
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AB Ultra Short Income ETF (YEAR) belongs to the US Aggregate Bonds segment. PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF (PULS) is part of the Money Market Bonds segment. YEAR's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Energy and Utilities. In contrast, PULS's top sector exposures are Finance, Industrials and Consumer Non-Cyclicals. YEAR is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.25%, versus 0.15% for PULS. YEAR is up 2.36% year-to-date (YTD) with +$106M in YTD flows. PULS performs better with 3.3% YTD performance, and +$6.34B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of YEAR and PULS 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 PULS 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 PULS | +0.56%+0.39% | +0.74%+0.94% | +2.36%+3.30% | +3.10%+4.12% | +14.84%+16.63% | n/a+24.14% |
| Flows | YEAR PULS | +$25M+$250M | +$88M+$1.40B | +$106M+$6.34B | +$128M+$6.52B | +$1.07B+$13.98B | -+$17.69B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | YEAR PULS | +0.63%+0.31% | +0.58%+0.31% | +0.64%+0.32% | n/a+0.39% |
| Max drawdown | YEAR PULS | -0.24%-0.06% | -0.27%-0.06% | -0.27%-0.32% | n/a-0.51% |
| Max drawdown duration | YEAR PULS | 42d8d | 36d8d | 36d20d | n/a280d |
Trading data
YEAR | PULS | |
Last sale 10/30/2026 at 1:30 PM | $50.26 | $49.48 |
| Previous close 10/29/2026 | $50.20 | $49.63 |
| 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 | PULS | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $50.26 | $49.48 |
| 1D performance | +0.12% | -0.30% |
| AuM | $1.59 B | $19.61 B |
| E/R | 0.25% | 0.15% |
Characteristics
YEAR | PULS | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Active |
| Provider | AllianceBernstein | PGIM |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| N° of holdings | 90 | 306 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | September 13, 2022 | April 5, 2018 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
YEAR
USA
30%
Other
70%
PULS
USA
28.29%
Other
71.71%
Sectors
YEAR
Finance
24.05%
Other
75.95%
PULS
Finance
15.78%
Other
84.22%
Diversification
YEAR
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
48.26%
PULS
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
9.47%
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%
PULS
US69344A8348
2.09%
US37637YKN75
0.67%
US46115MAD83
0.66%
Alimentation Couche-Tard, 0% 6oct2022, USD (41D, ECP)
0.64%
US01527MKG77
0.57%
US82880XKK53
0.56%
US42250RKN88
0.56%
US75611NKD39
0.53%
ABN AMRO, 4.718% 22jan2027, USD (US031)
0.48%
US44855PAA66
0.48%
US83407TAA97
0.47%
US92930WK596
0.46%
US05876CBJ18
0.46%
Federation des caisses Desjardins du Quebec, FRN 27jan2027, USD
0.43%
US81762TK865
0.42%
Frequently asked questions about YEAR and PULS
How have the YEAR and PULS ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 29, 2026, YEAR is up 2.36% year-to-date (YTD), while PULS has returned 3.3%. That puts PULS better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: YEAR or PULS?
Year-to-date, the YEAR ETF saw +$106M in flows, compared to +$6.34B for PULS.
Which ETF is more volatile: YEAR or PULS?
Over the past year, YEAR had a volatility of 0.58%, while PULS experienced 0.31%.
Which ETF is bigger: YEAR or PULS?
As of October 29, 2026, YEAR holds $1.59 B in assets under management (AUM), while PULS manages $19.61 B.
What sectors do the YEAR and PULS ETFs invest in?
YEAR leans toward sectors like Finance. Meanwhile, PULS focuses on Finance.
What are the top holdings of the YEAR ETF and PULS ETF?
YEAR top holdings include US91282CRP85, US912797WQ64 and US91282CRH69. PULS holds in its top three: US69344A8348, US37637YKN75 and US46115MAD83.
Which ETF is more diversified: YEAR or PULS?
YEAR holds 152 securities with 48.26% of its assets in the top 15. PULS has 716 securities and a top 15 weight of 9.47%.
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