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iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
SHY performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of May 6, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.30% | +0.20% | +0.52% | +3.37% | +12.02% | +9.01% |
| Flows | -$91M | +$959M | +$1.48B | +$605M | -$2.92B | +$6.48B |
Characteristics
The iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF is built to track the ICE U.S. Treasury 1-3 Year Bond 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 | 90 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | July 22, 2002 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 90
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +1.46% | +1.26% | +1.62% | +1.91% |
Max drawdown | -0.85% | -0.85% | -1.45% | -5.73% |
Max drawdown duration | 66d | 66d | 175d | 1035d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 120d | 593d |
Replication quality
Data as of May 8, 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 SHY?
SHY is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by iShares.
What index does SHY track?
SHY tracks the ICE U.S. Treasury 1-3 Year Bond Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does SHY invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Investment Grade Government Bonds. It is part of the segment: US Government Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of SHY?
The total expense ratio (TER) of SHY is 0.15%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was SHY launched?
SHY was launched on July 22, 2002, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of SHY?
SHY is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of SHY?
As of May 6, 2026, SHY manages $24.94 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SHY performed recently?
As of May 6, 2026, SHY delivered a return of 0.3% over the past month (1M performance), 0.2% over the past three months (3M), and 0.52% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for SHY?
As of May 6, 2026, SHY has seen net flows of -$91M in the past month (1M flow) and +$1.48B year-to-date (YTD).
Does SHY pay dividends?
As of May 6, 2026, SHY has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 3.71%.
How many holdings are in SHY
As of March 31, 2026, SHY holds 90 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is SHY?
As of March 31, 2026, SHY holds 90 securities, with 23.11% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of SHY?
As of March 31, 2026, SHY holds a portfolio of 90 underlyings, with its largest positions including USA, Notes 1.25% 30apr2028, USD (K-2028), USA, Notes 4.5% 15may2027, USD (AN-2027) and USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2028, USD (U-2028). These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does SHY invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, SHY has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does SHY focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, SHY is primarily exposed to Sovereign.
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