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iShares 0-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
SLQD performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 14, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.01% | -0.18% | +0.90% | +1.70% | +16.55% | +13.49% |
| Flows | +$7M | +$98M | +$148M | +$148M | +$57M | +$6M |
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 |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | iShares |
| N° of holdings | 3084 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | October 15, 2013 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 3,084
Top 15 Holdings
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Maturity
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +1.63% | +1.53% | +1.83% | +2.34% |
Max drawdown | -1.17% | -1.17% | -1.17% | -7.20% |
Max drawdown duration | 50d | 50d | 50d | 765d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | 419d |
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 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 October 14, 2026, SLQD manages $2.43 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SLQD performed recently?
As of October 14, 2026, SLQD delivered a return of 0.01% over the past month (1M performance), -0.18% over the past three months (3M), and 0.9% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for SLQD?
As of October 14, 2026, SLQD has seen net flows of +$7M in the past month (1M flow) and +$148M year-to-date (YTD).
Does SLQD pay dividends?
As of October 14, 2026, SLQD has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 4.46%.
How many holdings are in SLQD
As of August 31, 2026, SLQD holds 3084 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 August 31, 2026, SLQD holds 3084 securities, with 3.09% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of SLQD?
As of August 31, 2026, SLQD holds a portfolio of 3084 underlyings, with its largest positions including BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury, Salesforce, 4.65% 15mar2029, USD and T-Mobile USA, 3.875% 15apr2030, 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 August 31, 2026, SLQD has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does SLQD focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, SLQD is primarily exposed to Finance and Technology.
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