YEARvsSHYMETF Comparison
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AB Ultra Short Income ETF (YEAR) belongs to the US Aggregate Bonds segment. iShares Short Duration High Yield Muni Active ETF (SHYM) is part of the Municipal Bonds segment. YEAR's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Energy and Utilities. In contrast, SHYM's top sector exposures are Municipal, Non-Corporate and Healthcare. YEAR is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.25%, versus 0.42% for SHYM. YEAR is up 2.36% year-to-date (YTD) with +$106M in YTD flows. SHYM performs worse with 1.64% YTD performance, and +$489M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of YEAR and SHYM 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 SHYM 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 SHYM | +0.56%+2.86% | +0.74%-0.02% | +2.36%+1.64% | +3.10%+2.28% | +14.84%+24.47% | n/a+4.82% |
| Flows | YEAR SHYM | +$25M+$86M | +$88M+$125M | +$106M+$489M | +$128M+$534M | +$1.07B+$888M | -+$911M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | YEAR SHYM | +0.63%+4.05% | +0.58%+2.52% | +0.64%+4.64% | n/a+5.26% |
| Max drawdown | YEAR SHYM | -0.24%-4.06% | -0.27%-4.56% | -0.27%-5.75% | n/a-21.21% |
| Max drawdown duration | YEAR SHYM | 42d78d | 36d116d | 36d215d | n/a1065d |
Trading data
YEAR | SHYM | |
Last sale 10/30/2026 at 1:30 PM | $50.26 | $21.92 |
| Previous close 10/29/2026 | $50.20 | $21.84 |
| 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 | SHYM | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $50.26 | $21.92 |
| 1D performance | +0.12% | +0.37% |
| AuM | $1.59 B | $917.25 M |
| E/R | 0.25% | 0.42% |
Characteristics
YEAR | SHYM | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Active |
| Provider | AllianceBernstein | iShares |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| N° of holdings | 90 | 147 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | September 13, 2022 | March 18, 2021 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
YEAR
USA
30%
Other
70%
SHYM
USA
39.58%
Other
60.42%
Sectors
YEAR
Finance
24.05%
Other
75.95%
SHYM
Municipal
34.08%
Other
65.92%
Diversification
YEAR
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
48.26%
SHYM
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
20.85%
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%
SHYM
BlackRock Liquidity MuniCash
5.38%
Puerto Rico, FRN 1nov2051, USD
1.68%
Denver, 5% 1oct2032, USD (2017)
1.46%
Black Belt Energy Gas District, 5% 1dec2031, USD (2026)
1.35%
US13034A7E44
1.20%
Black Belt Energy Gas District, 5% 1dec2034, USD (2026)
1.18%
US592250FA71
1.06%
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, 5.5% 1dec2058, USD
0.98%
US01065CAM55
0.98%
Black Belt Energy Gas District, 5% 1jan2034, USD (2026)
0.97%
US605155CB46
0.96%
Kentucky Public Energy Authority, 5% 1dec2033, USD (2025)
0.96%
New York Transportation Development Corp., 5.25% 1aug2031, USD (2020)
0.95%
US64947PAA49
0.90%
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., 0% 1jul2029, USD (3792D)
0.85%
Frequently asked questions about YEAR and SHYM
How have the YEAR and SHYM ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 29, 2026, YEAR is up 2.36% year-to-date (YTD), while SHYM has returned 1.64%. That puts YEAR better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: YEAR or SHYM?
Year-to-date, the YEAR ETF saw +$106M in flows, compared to +$489M for SHYM.
Which ETF is more volatile: YEAR or SHYM?
Over the past year, YEAR had a volatility of 0.58%, while SHYM experienced 2.52%.
Which ETF is bigger: YEAR or SHYM?
As of October 29, 2026, YEAR holds $1.59 B in assets under management (AUM), while SHYM manages $917.25 M.
What sectors do the YEAR and SHYM ETFs invest in?
YEAR leans toward sectors like Finance. Meanwhile, SHYM focuses on Municipal.
What are the top holdings of the YEAR ETF and SHYM ETF?
YEAR top holdings include US91282CRP85, US912797WQ64 and US91282CRH69. SHYM holds in its top three: BlackRock Liquidity MuniCash, Puerto Rico, FRN 1nov2051, USD and Denver, 5% 1oct2032, USD (2017).
Which ETF is more diversified: YEAR or SHYM?
YEAR holds 152 securities with 48.26% of its assets in the top 15. SHYM has 459 securities and a top 15 weight of 20.85%.
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