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ERNS ETF · iShares £ Ultrashort Bond UCITS ETF
The ERNS Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by iShares. It is built to track an index: Markit iBoxx GBP Liquid Investment Grade Ultrashort Index. The ERNS ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 196 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Share class
Dist
GBP
Last update Yesterday at 7:00 AM UTC
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This fund is part ofInternational Aggregate Bonds1M perf.+1.84%
Last price
£101.10
1M perf.
+0.38%
1M flows
+€108M
AuM
€2.16B
TER
0.09%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
ERNS
£101.10
Performance & flows
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February 6, 2026 → May 6, 2026
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ERNS
£100.94
+0.83%
International Aggregate Bonds
-0.35%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.38%  | +0.83%  | +4.33%  | +15.88%  | +18.91% | +0.05% | +0.46% | +1.25% | |
| Flows |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
5/6/2026
£100.91
1D NAV change
+0.03%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
196
Inception date
10/16/2013
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Distribution
Singapore (Qualified Investor)
Italy
Portugal
Ireland
Saudi Arabia (Qualified Investor)
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
GBP
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Product type
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Share class info
GBP distributing
Total AuM of fund
€2.22B
Decimalisation of shares
No
Investment strategy
The Fund seeks to track the performance of an index composed of Sterling denominated investment grade corporate bonds and quasi-government bonds.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +0.83% | +4.33% | +15.88% | +18.91% |
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| Perf./Volatility | ||||
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
PRIIPS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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Exposure
Countries
United Kingdom
26.58%
Canada
16.78%
USA
12.55%
Germany
8.20%
Australia
6.01%
Ireland
5.45%
France
5.19%
Luxembourg
3.86%
Unavailable
2.93%
Other
12.45%
Sectors
Banks
66.85%
Other financial institutions
3.08%
Municipal
2.37%
Communication services
1.58%
Motor vehicle production
1.46%
Financial markets
1.44%
Insurance and reinsurance
1.35%
Railroad transportation
1.34%
Unavailable
8.38%
Other
12.15%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 196
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
IE00BK8M8R05
KFW, 0.125% 30dec2026, GBP
IBRD, 0.75% 15dec2026, GBP (101086)
Province of Ontario, 0.25% 15dec2026, GBP (EMTN121)
European Investment Bank (EIB), 1% 21sep2026, GBP
XS3181511059
Santander UK, FRN 12jan2028, GBP
XS3308964777
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KFW, 0.875% 15sep2026, GBP
Bank of Montreal, FRN 15sep2027, GBP (CBL26)
European Investment Bank (EIB), FRN 18jan2027, GBP
Westpac Banking, FRN 3jul2028, GBP
XS3177889758
Santander UK, FRN 12jul2027, GBP
Nationwide Building Society, FRN 20apr2027, GBP (2022-04)
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Data as of February 27, 2026
MethodologyOur partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about ERNS ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus®
ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.
ERNS’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either B+, B, or B-.
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
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83.83% of holdings have positive scoring
12.53% of holdings have negative scoring
9.51%
45.72%
28.60%
7.20%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
No data on remaining 3.64% of holdings
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Replication
Trackinsight replication rating:
1-year trailing difference
As of April 30, 2026
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ERNS
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of April 30, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1-year cumulative return difference
Best
Worst
Daily return difference
Average
Worst
Replication information
Index
Index ticker
Index dividend policy
Replication method
Replication model
Issuer
iShares
iShares ID Card
Number of funds
1745
Total AuM
€5.28T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.284%
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| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
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IEFA | iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF | €157.17B |
IEMG | iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | €135.95B |
CSSPX | iShares Core S&P 500 UCITS ETF | €123.25B |
IWDA | iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF | €118.78B |
Frequently asked questions about ERNS
What does iShares £ Ultrashort Bond UCITS ETF, ERNS, invest in?
ERNS is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Investment Grade Aggregate Bonds.
Which benchmark or index does ERNS replicate?
ERNS tracks the Markit iBoxx GBP Liquid Investment Grade Ultrashort Total Return Index - GBP, through a optimized sampling replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of ERNS?
ERNS carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.09%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was ERNS launched?
ERNS was introduced to the market on October 16, 2013. It trades on Singapore (Qualified Investor), among other exchanges
Who is the ETF issuer of ERNS?
iShares £ Ultrashort Bond UCITS ETF, ERNS, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.
Does ERNS have multiple share classes?
Yes, ERNS is available in multiple share classes, which may differ by distribution policy (e.g., accumulating vs. distributing), currency or hedging. Explore the different share classes .
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of ERNS?
ERNS oversees €2.16B in assets as of May 6, 2026.
How has ERNS performed lately?
Based on data from May 6, 2026, ERNS returned 0.38% over the past month, 0.83% over the last three months and 1.25% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for ERNS?
As of May 6, 2026, ERNS recorded net flows of +€107M over the last month and +€181M year-to-date.
Does ERNS distribute dividends?
ERNS follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of May 6, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 5.68%.
What are the main country or region exposures of ERNS?
As of March 31, 2026, ERNS has significant geographic allocations in United Kingdom, Canada and USA.
In which sector or theme does ERNS invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, ERNS focuses largely on Banks, Other financial institutions and Municipal.
How many securities does ERNS hold and how diversified is it?
As of March 31, 2026, ERNS holds 196 positions in its portfolio, with 22.68% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in ERNS?
As of March 31, 2026, ERNS top three holdings include IE00BK8M8R05, KFW, 0.125% 30dec2026, GBP and IBRD, 0.75% 15dec2026, GBP (101086).
What is the base currency of ERNS?
The base currency of ERNS is GBP.
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