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ISTB ETF · iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.12%  | -0.21% | +4.12%  | +15.61%  | +9.48% | -0.22% | +0.26% | +0.40% | |
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Key fund info
Essentials
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | -0.21% | +4.12% | +15.61% | +9.48% |
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Exposure
Sustainability
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Our partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about ISTB ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
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.
ISTB’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either B+, B, or B-.
Replication
Issuer
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
IVV | iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | €717.22B |
IEFA | iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF | €158.07B |
IEMG | iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | €135.23B |
CSSPX | iShares Core S&P 500 UCITS ETF | €127.36B |
IWDA | iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF | €120.5B |
Frequently asked questions about ISTB
What does iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF, ISTB, invest in?
ISTB is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to US Mixed Ratings Aggregate Bonds.
Which benchmark or index does ISTB replicate?
ISTB tracks the Bloomberg U.S. Universal 1-5 Year Total Return Index - USD, through a optimized sampling replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of ISTB?
ISTB carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.06%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was ISTB launched?
ISTB was introduced to the market on October 18, 2012. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of ISTB?
iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF, ISTB, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of ISTB?
ISTB oversees €4.26B in assets as of June 9, 2026.
How has ISTB performed lately?
Based on data from June 9, 2026, ISTB returned -0.12% over the past month, -0.21% over the last three months and 0.40% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for ISTB?
As of June 9, 2026, ISTB recorded net flows of +€203M over the last month and +€239M year-to-date.
Does ISTB distribute dividends?
ISTB follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of June 9, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 4.26%.
What are the main country or region exposures of ISTB?
As of April 30, 2026, ISTB has significant geographic allocations in USA, United Kingdom and Canada.
In which sector or theme does ISTB invest in?
As of April 30, 2026, ISTB focuses largely on Sovereign, Banks and Power.
How many securities does ISTB hold and how diversified is it?
As of April 30, 2026, ISTB holds 7014 positions in its portfolio, with 12.41% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in ISTB?
As of April 30, 2026, ISTB top three holdings include USA, Notes 4% 28feb2030, USD (H-2030), US91282CPA35 and US91282CPD73.
What is the base currency of ISTB?
The base currency of ISTB is USD.
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