YEARvsSDFIETF Comparison
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AB Ultra Short Income ETF (YEAR) belongs to the US Aggregate Bonds segment. AB Short Duration Income ETF (SDFI) is part of the Intl IG Bonds segment. YEAR's top 3 sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Energy. In contrast, SDFI's top sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Industrials. YEAR is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.25%, versus 0.3% for SDFI. YEAR is up 1.83% year-to-date (YTD) with +$54M in YTD flows. SDFI performs worse with 0.87% YTD performance, and +$45M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of YEAR and SDFI 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 SDFI 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 SDFI | +0.05%-0.54% | +0.57%-0.21% | +1.83%+0.87% | +3.02%+2.00% | +14.90%n/a | n/an/a |
| Flows | YEAR SDFI | +$19M+$7M | +$79M+$23M | +$54M+$45M | +$83M+$64M | +$1.04B- | -- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | YEAR SDFI | +0.60%+1.67% | +0.55%+1.54% | +0.63%n/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown | YEAR SDFI | -0.15%-0.84% | -0.27%-1.13% | -0.27%n/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown duration | YEAR SDFI | 17d17d | 36d46d | 36dn/a | n/an/a |
Trading data
YEAR | SDFI | |
Last sale 9/15/2026 at 1:30 PM | $50.08 | $34.99 |
| Previous close 09/14/2026 | $50.10 | $35.02 |
| 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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Closed
YEAR | SDFI | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $50.08 | $34.99 |
| 1D performance | -0.04% | -0.09% |
| AuM | $1.54 B | $193.99 M |
| E/R | 0.25% | 0.3% |
Characteristics
YEAR | SDFI | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Active |
| Provider | AllianceBernstein | AllianceBernstein |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| N° of holdings | 92 | 386 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | September 13, 2022 | June 10, 2024 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
YEAR
USA
64.1%
Other
35.9%
SDFI
USA
54.3%
Other
45.7%
Sectors
YEAR
Sovereign
36.13%
Finance
24.75%
Other
39.12%
SDFI
Sovereign
18.68%
Finance
16.14%
Other
65.18%
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Diversification
YEAR
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
43.1%
SDFI
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
18.04%
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%
SDFI
USA, TIPS 2.125% 15apr2029, USD (X-2029)
3.17%
USA, Notes 4.125% 30jun2028, USD (BD-2028)
2.86%
USA, Notes 3.875% 31jul2030, USD (AB-2030)
1.65%
USA, Notes 4% 31may2028, USD (BC-2028)
1.62%
USA, Notes 3.625% 31aug2030, USD (AC-2030)
1.29%
USA, Notes 4% 28feb2030, USD (H-2030)
1.13%
USA, Notes 4.25% 31jan2030, USD (U-2030)
1.06%
USA, Notes 4.125% 15feb2036, USD (B-2036)
0.99%
USA, Notes 3.75% 31oct2032, USD (R-2032)
0.79%
USA, Notes 3.875% 30sep2032, USD (Q-2032)
0.78%
USA, Notes 3.75% 30nov2032, USD (S-2032)
0.71%
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0.58%
USA, Notes 3.625% 31dec2030, USD (AH-2030)
0.51%
USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2028, USD (U-2028)
0.50%
Athene Global Funding, 5.133% 1jun2029, USD (2026-4)
0.42%
Frequently asked questions about YEAR and SDFI
How have the YEAR and SDFI ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 11, 2026, YEAR is up 1.83% year-to-date (YTD), while SDFI has returned 0.87%. That puts YEAR better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: YEAR or SDFI?
Year-to-date, the YEAR ETF saw +$54M in flows, compared to +$45M for SDFI.
Which ETF is more volatile: YEAR or SDFI?
Over the past year, YEAR had a volatility of 0.55%, while SDFI experienced 1.54%.
Which ETF is bigger: YEAR or SDFI?
As of September 11, 2026, YEAR holds $1.54 B in assets under management (AUM), while SDFI manages $193.99 M.
What sectors do the YEAR and SDFI ETFs invest in?
YEAR leans toward sectors like Sovereign and Finance. Meanwhile, SDFI focuses on Sovereign and Finance.
What are the top holdings of the YEAR ETF and SDFI 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). SDFI holds in its top three: USA, TIPS 2.125% 15apr2029, USD (X-2029), USA, Notes 4.125% 30jun2028, USD (BD-2028) and USA, Notes 3.875% 31jul2030, USD (AB-2030).
Which ETF is more diversified: YEAR or SDFI?
YEAR holds 161 securities with 43.1% of its assets in the top 15. SDFI has 564 securities and a top 15 weight of 18.04%.
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