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State Street SPDR Ultra Short Term Bond ETF
ULST performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 18, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.07% | +0.71% | +2.06% | +3.13% | +14.87% | +19.67% |
| Flows | -$7M | -$22M | -$105M | -$112M | -$55M | +$75M |
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 | State Street Investment Management |
| N° of holdings | 303 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | September 10, 2013 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 303
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +0.42% | +0.49% | +0.63% | +0.59% |
Max drawdown | -0.10% | -0.24% | -0.26% | -1.12% |
Max drawdown duration | 10d | 31d | 10d | 410d |
Time to recover | N/A | 7d | 6d | 141d |
What type of ETF is ULST?
ULST is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by State Street Investment Management.
What does ULST invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Mixed Ratings Aggregate Bonds. It is part of the segment: Money Market Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of ULST?
The total expense ratio (TER) of ULST is 0.2%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was ULST launched?
ULST was launched on September 10, 2013, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of ULST?
ULST is issued by State Street Investment Management.
What is the AUM of ULST?
As of September 18, 2026, ULST manages $514.32 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has ULST performed recently?
As of September 18, 2026, ULST delivered a return of 0.07% over the past month (1M performance), 0.71% over the past three months (3M), and 2.06% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for ULST?
As of September 18, 2026, ULST has seen net flows of -$7M in the past month (1M flow) and -$105M year-to-date (YTD).
Does ULST pay dividends?
As of September 18, 2026, ULST has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 4.11%.
How many holdings are in ULST
As of July 31, 2026, ULST holds 303 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is ULST?
As of July 31, 2026, ULST holds 303 securities, with 47.77% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of ULST?
As of July 31, 2026, ULST holds a portfolio of 303 underlyings, with its largest positions including USA, Notes 4.125% 28feb2027, USD (AY-2027), USA, Bills 0% 1sep2026, USD (119D) and USA, Bills 0% 15sep2026, USD (119D). These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does ULST invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, ULST has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does ULST focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, ULST is primarily exposed to Sovereign and Finance.
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