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iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond ETF
FALN performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of March 27, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -3.73% | -2.00% | -2.17% | +5.11% | +29.19% | +19.31% |
| Flows | -$17M | -$42M | -$35M | -$316M | +$181M | +$185M |
Characteristics
The iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond ETF is built to track the Bloomberg U.S. HY Fallen Angel 3% Cap Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | iShares |
| N° of holdings | 153 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | June 14, 2016 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of February 28, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 153
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +3.74% | +4.18% | +3.84% | +4.56% |
Max drawdown | -3.87% | -4.32% | -4.67% | -18.04% |
Max drawdown duration | 29d | 61d | 100d | 938d |
Time to recover | N/A | 56d | 60d | 593d |
Replication quality
Data as of February 27, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is FALN?
FALN is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by iShares.
What index does FALN track?
FALN tracks the Bloomberg U.S. HY Fallen Angel 3% Cap Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does FALN invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US High Yield Corporate Bonds. It is part of the segment: US Corporate HY Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of FALN?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FALN is 0.25%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FALN launched?
FALN was launched on June 14, 2016, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FALN?
FALN is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of FALN?
As of March 27, 2026, FALN manages $1.76 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FALN performed recently?
As of March 27, 2026, FALN delivered a return of -3.73% over the past month (1M performance), -2% over the past three months (3M), and -2.17% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FALN?
As of March 27, 2026, FALN has seen net flows of -$17M in the past month (1M flow) and -$35M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FALN pay dividends?
As of March 27, 2026, FALN has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 6.58%.
How many holdings are in FALN
As of February 28, 2026, FALN holds 153 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is FALN?
As of February 28, 2026, FALN holds 153 securities, with 24.47% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FALN?
As of February 28, 2026, FALN holds a portfolio of 153 underlyings, with its largest positions including Vodafone Group, 7% 4apr2079, USD, GFL Environmental, 6.75% 15jan2031, USD and Resorts World Las Vegas, 4.625% 16apr2029, USD. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does FALN invest in?
As of February 28, 2026, FALN has its largest geographic exposures in USA and Canada.
What sectors or themes does FALN focus on?
As of February 28, 2026, FALN is primarily exposed to Communication services, Specialty retailers and Chemical and petrochemical industry.
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