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iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF
FLOT performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 28, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.32% | +1.08% | +2.41% | +4.54% | +17.50% | +23.48% |
| Flows | +$352M | +$1.02B | +$1.28B | +$1.22B | +$3.11B | +$3.66B |
Characteristics
The iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF is built to track the Bloomberg U.S. Floating Rate Note < 5 Years Total Return Index Value Unhedged - 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 | 547 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | June 14, 2011 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of June 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 547
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +0.19% | +0.20% | +0.25% | +0.38% |
Max drawdown | -0.01% | -0.20% | -0.82% | |
Max drawdown duration | N/A | 2d | 22d | 343d |
Time to recover | N/A | 1d | 14d | 69d |
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is FLOT?
FLOT is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by iShares.
What index does FLOT track?
FLOT tracks the Bloomberg U.S. Floating Rate Note < 5 Years Total Return Index Value Unhedged - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does FLOT invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Investment Grade Corporate Bonds. It is part of the segment: US Corporate IG Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of FLOT?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FLOT is 0.15%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FLOT launched?
FLOT was launched on June 14, 2011, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FLOT?
FLOT is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of FLOT?
As of July 28, 2026, FLOT manages $10.29 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FLOT performed recently?
As of July 28, 2026, FLOT delivered a return of 0.32% over the past month (1M performance), 1.08% over the past three months (3M), and 2.41% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FLOT?
As of July 28, 2026, FLOT has seen net flows of +$352M in the past month (1M flow) and +$1.28B year-to-date (YTD).
Does FLOT pay dividends?
As of July 28, 2026, FLOT has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 4.47%.
How many holdings are in FLOT
As of June 30, 2026, FLOT holds 547 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is FLOT?
As of June 30, 2026, FLOT holds 547 securities, with 13.84% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FLOT?
As of June 30, 2026, FLOT holds a portfolio of 547 underlyings, with its largest positions including BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury, EBRD, FRN 20feb2028, USD and IBRD, FRN 19aug2027, USD (101196). These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does FLOT invest in?
As of June 30, 2026, FLOT has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does FLOT focus on?
As of June 30, 2026, FLOT is primarily exposed to Banks.
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