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iShares Short Duration High Yield Muni Active ETF
SHYM performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 1, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.23% | -0.35% | +1.36% | +3.96% | +18.00% | +2.50% |
| Flows | +$26M | +$89M | +$393M | +$448M | +$775M | +$814M |
Characteristics
This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | iShares |
| N° of holdings | 443 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | March 18, 2021 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 443
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +1.94% | +1.72% | +4.78% | +5.20% |
Max drawdown | -1.40% | -1.81% | -5.75% | -21.35% |
Max drawdown duration | 57d | 90d | 215d | 1251d |
Time to recover | N/A | 62d | 213d | 853d |
What type of ETF is SHYM?
SHYM is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by iShares.
What does SHYM invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US High Yield Municipal Bonds. It is part of the segment: Municipal Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of SHYM?
The total expense ratio (TER) of SHYM is 0.42%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was SHYM launched?
SHYM was launched on March 18, 2021, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of SHYM?
SHYM is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of SHYM?
As of September 1, 2026, SHYM manages $819.63 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SHYM performed recently?
As of September 1, 2026, SHYM delivered a return of -0.23% over the past month (1M performance), -0.35% over the past three months (3M), and 1.36% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for SHYM?
As of September 1, 2026, SHYM has seen net flows of +$26M in the past month (1M flow) and +$393M year-to-date (YTD).
Does SHYM pay dividends?
As of September 1, 2026, SHYM has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 4.74%.
How many holdings are in SHYM
As of July 31, 2026, SHYM holds 443 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is SHYM?
As of July 31, 2026, SHYM holds 443 securities, with 23.51% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of SHYM?
As of July 31, 2026, SHYM holds a portfolio of 443 underlyings, with its largest positions including BlackRock Liquidity MuniCash, Puerto Rico, FRN 1nov2051, USD and Black Belt Energy Gas District, 5% 1dec2031, USD (2026). These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does SHYM invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, SHYM has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does SHYM focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, SHYM is primarily exposed to Municipal and Non-Corporate.
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