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iShares Edge U.S. Fixed Income Balanced Risk ETF
SYSB performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 16, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.49% | -2.20% | -1.97% | -2.11% | +19.68% | +5.33% |
| Flows | +$139M | +$265M | +$746M | +$1.37B | +$1.38B | +$1.34B |
Characteristics
The iShares Edge U.S. Fixed Income Balanced Risk ETF is built to track the BlackRock Universal Systematic 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 | 835 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | February 24, 2015 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 835
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +4.56% | +4.04% | +3.54% | +4.77% |
Max drawdown | -3.72% | -5.08% | -5.08% | -17.96% |
Max drawdown duration | 52d | 229d | 229d | 1207d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | 863d |
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 SYSB?
SYSB is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by iShares.
What index does SYSB track?
SYSB tracks the BlackRock Universal Systematic Bond Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does SYSB invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Mixed Ratings Aggregate Bonds. It is part of the segment: US Aggregate Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of SYSB?
The total expense ratio (TER) of SYSB is 0.25%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was SYSB launched?
SYSB was launched on February 24, 2015, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of SYSB?
SYSB is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of SYSB?
As of October 16, 2026, SYSB manages $1.38 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SYSB performed recently?
As of October 16, 2026, SYSB delivered a return of -0.49% over the past month (1M performance), -2.2% over the past three months (3M), and -1.97% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for SYSB?
As of October 16, 2026, SYSB has seen net flows of +$139M in the past month (1M flow) and +$746M year-to-date (YTD).
Does SYSB pay dividends?
As of October 16, 2026, SYSB has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 4.66%.
How many holdings are in SYSB
As of August 31, 2026, SYSB holds 835 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is SYSB?
As of August 31, 2026, SYSB holds 835 securities, with 33.89% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of SYSB?
As of August 31, 2026, SYSB holds a portfolio of 835 underlyings, with its largest positions including BlackRock Cash Funds - Institutional, USA, Bonds 1.125% 15aug2040, USD and USA, Bonds 2.75% 15aug2047, USD. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does SYSB invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, SYSB has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does SYSB focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, SYSB is primarily exposed to Sovereign, Finance and Industrials.
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