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QLTA ETF · iShares Aaa - A Rated Corporate Bond ETF
The QLTA Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by iShares. It is built to track an index: Bloomberg U.S. Corporate Aaa-A Capped Index. The QLTA ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 3,364 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofUS Corporate IG Bonds1M perf.-0.55%
Last price
$47.41
1M perf.
-0.78%
1M flows
-€4.2M
AuM
€1.48B
E/R
0.15%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
QLTA
$47.41
Performance & flows
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QLTA
$47.65
-0.17%
US Corporate IG Bonds
+0.34%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.78%  | -0.18% | +5.31%  | +14.73% | +1.55% | -1.66% | -0.20% | -0.20% | |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/11/2026
$47.65
1D NAV change
-0.71%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
3364
Inception date
2/14/2012
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Fund
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Product type
Benchmark
Bloomberg U.S. Corporate Aaa-A Capped Index
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
The iShares Aaa - A Rated Corporate Bond ETF seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of Aaa to A, or equivalently rated, fixed rate U.S. dollar-denominated bonds issued by U.S. and non-U.S. corporations.
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 | -0.18% | +5.31% | +14.73% | +1.55% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
USA
86.78%
United Kingdom
4.16%
Japan
2.56%
Canada
2.43%
Australia
1.18%
Other
3.23%
Sectors
Banks
23.56%
Pharmaceutical preparation and biotechnology
7.80%
Power
6.37%
Financial markets
4.60%
Insurance and reinsurance
4.09%
Food and beverage production
3.35%
Holding companies
3.23%
Oil and gas extraction and refining
3.04%
Unavailable
14.31%
Other
29.65%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 3364
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
US0669224778
US11135FCL31
Broadcom Inc, 4.8% 15oct2034, USD
Broadcom Inc, 3.137% 15nov2035, USD
Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD
US30303MAE21
US30303MAD48
US38145GAP54
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US38145GAR11
US38145GAT76
Pfizer, 5.3% 19may2053, USD
AbbVie, 3.2% 21nov2029, USD
Anheuser-Busch, 4.7% 1feb2036, USD
Pfizer, 4.75% 19may2033, USD
Wells Fargo, 5.013% 4apr2051, USD (U)
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Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Data as of December 31, 2025
MethodologyOur partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about QLTA 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.
QLTA’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
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62.64% of holdings have positive scoring
37.02% of holdings have negative scoring
5.63%
31.75%
25.25%
9.90%
19.61%
7.51%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
No data on remaining < 1% of holdings
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
Bloomberg U.S. Corporate Aaa-A Capped Total Return Index - USD
Index ticker
BQF1TRUU Index
Index dividend policy
GTR
Replication method
Replication model
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iShares
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Number of funds
1720
Total AuM
€4.97T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.285%
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Frequently asked questions about QLTA
What does iShares Aaa - A Rated Corporate Bond ETF, QLTA, invest in?
QLTA is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to US Investment Grade Corporate Bonds.
Which benchmark or index does QLTA replicate?
QLTA tracks the Bloomberg U.S. Corporate Aaa-A Capped Total Return Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of QLTA?
QLTA carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.15%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was QLTA launched?
QLTA was introduced to the market on February 14, 2012. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of QLTA?
iShares Aaa - A Rated Corporate Bond ETF, QLTA, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of QLTA?
QLTA oversees €1.48B in assets as of March 11, 2026.
How has QLTA performed lately?
Based on data from March 11, 2026, QLTA returned -0.78% over the past month, -0.18% over the last three months and -0.20% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for QLTA?
As of March 11, 2026, QLTA recorded net flows of -€4.3M over the last month and +€4.1M year-to-date.
Does QLTA distribute dividends?
QLTA follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 11, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 4.38%.
What are the main country or region exposures of QLTA?
As of January 31, 2026, QLTA has significant geographic allocations in USA, United Kingdom and Japan.
In which sector or theme does QLTA invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, QLTA focuses largely on Banks, Pharmaceutical preparation and biotechnology and Power.
How many securities does QLTA hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, QLTA holds 3364 positions in its portfolio, with 3.56% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in QLTA?
As of January 31, 2026, QLTA top three holdings include US0669224778, US11135FCL31 and Broadcom Inc, 4.8% 15oct2034, USD.
What is the base currency of QLTA?
The base currency of QLTA is USD.
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