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iShares Aaa - A Rated Corporate Bond ETF
QLTA performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 22, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.01% | -0.67% | -1.40% | -2.00% | +17.94% | -1.69% |
| Flows | +$27M | -$40M | -$466M | -$415M | +$246M | +$290M |
Characteristics
The iShares Aaa - A Rated Corporate Bond ETF is built to track the Bloomberg U.S. Corporate Aaa-A Capped 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 | 3509 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | February 14, 2012 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 3,509
Top 15 Holdings
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Maturity
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +5.11% | +4.46% | +5.38% | +6.66% |
Max drawdown | -3.34% | -4.95% | -5.16% | -21.03% |
Max drawdown duration | 58d | 235d | 284d | 1808d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 166d | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of September 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 QLTA?
QLTA is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by iShares.
What index does QLTA track?
QLTA tracks the Bloomberg U.S. Corporate Aaa-A Capped Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does QLTA invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Investment Grade Corporate Bonds. It is part of the segment: US Corporate IG Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of QLTA?
The total expense ratio (TER) of QLTA is 0.15%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was QLTA launched?
QLTA was launched on February 14, 2012, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of QLTA?
QLTA is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of QLTA?
As of October 22, 2026, QLTA manages $1.19 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has QLTA performed recently?
As of October 22, 2026, QLTA delivered a return of -0.01% over the past month (1M performance), -0.67% over the past three months (3M), and -1.4% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for QLTA?
As of October 22, 2026, QLTA has seen net flows of +$27M in the past month (1M flow) and -$466M year-to-date (YTD).
Does QLTA pay dividends?
As of October 22, 2026, QLTA has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 4.68%.
How many holdings are in QLTA
As of August 31, 2026, QLTA holds 3509 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is QLTA?
As of August 31, 2026, QLTA holds 3509 securities, with 2.7% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of QLTA?
As of August 31, 2026, QLTA holds a portfolio of 3509 underlyings, with its largest positions including BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury, Broadcom Inc, 3.137% 15nov2035, USD and Meta Platforms, 4.875% 15nov2035, USD. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does QLTA invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, QLTA has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does QLTA focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, QLTA is primarily exposed to Finance, Technology and Healthcare.
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