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iShares 0-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
Trading data
SLQD performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of March 12, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.48% | +0.50% | +0.16% | +5.12% | +16.87% | +13.28% |
| Flows | -$3M | +$15M | +$23M | +$116M | -$559M | +$107M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +1.17% | +1.55% | +2.11% | +2.29% |
Max drawdown | -0.72% | -1.03% | -1.07% | -7.59% |
Max drawdown duration | 11d | 21d | 96d | 869d |
Time to recover | N/A | 14d | 75d | 426d |
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 |
Exposure
Data as of January 31, 2026Countries
Sectors
Maturity
Credit rating
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 2,914
Top 15 Holdings
Characteristics
The iShares 0-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF is built to track the Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade 0-5 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 |
| Provider | iShares |
| N° of holdings | 2914 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Bonds |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | October 15, 2013 |
| ESG | No |
What type of ETF is SLQD?
SLQD is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by iShares.
What index does SLQD track?
SLQD tracks the Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade 0-5 Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does SLQD invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Developed markets Investment Grade Corporate Bonds. It is part of the segment: Intl IG Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of SLQD?
The total expense ratio (TER) of SLQD is 0.06%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was SLQD launched?
SLQD was launched on October 15, 2013, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of SLQD?
SLQD is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of SLQD?
As of March 12, 2026, SLQD manages $2.35 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SLQD performed recently?
As of March 12, 2026, SLQD delivered a return of -0.48% over the past month (1M performance), 0.5% over the past three months (3M), and 0.16% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for SLQD?
As of March 12, 2026, SLQD has seen net flows of -$3M in the past month (1M flow) and +$23M year-to-date (YTD).
Does SLQD pay dividends?
As of March 12, 2026, SLQD has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 4.23%.
How many holdings are in SLQD
As of January 31, 2026, SLQD holds 2914 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is SLQD?
As of January 31, 2026, SLQD holds 2914 securities, with 3.09% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of SLQD?
As of January 31, 2026, SLQD holds a portfolio of 2914 underlyings, with its largest positions including US0669224778, T-Mobile USA, 3.875% 15apr2030, USD and Bank of America Corporation, 3.419% 20dec2028, USD. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does SLQD invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, SLQD has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does SLQD focus on?
As of January 31, 2026, SLQD is primarily exposed to Banks.
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