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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
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This fund is part ofInternational Aggregate Bonds1M perf.-1.68%
Last price
£101.53
1M perf.
+0.38%
1M flows
+€48M
AuM
€2.22B
TER
0.09%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
ERNS
£101.53
Performance & flows
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ERNS
£101.37
+1.02%
International Aggregate Bonds
-1.09%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.38%  | +1.02% | +4.30% | +15.90% | +19.40% | +0.11% | +0.89% | +1.69% | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
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NAV
6/10/2026
£101.34
1D NAV change
+0.01%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
196
Inception date
10/16/2013
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Distribution
Italy
Saudi Arabia (Qualified Investor)
Ireland
Singapore (Qualified Investor)
Portugal
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
€2.29B
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 | +1.02% | +4.30% | +15.90% | +19.40% |
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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
25.20%
Canada
16.71%
USA
12.61%
Germany
8.33%
Australia
5.74%
France
5.16%
Luxembourg
3.83%
Ireland
3.33%
Unavailable
6.87%
Other
12.22%
Sectors
Banks
65.28%
Other financial institutions
2.78%
Municipal
2.41%
Communication services
1.53%
Food and beverage production
1.45%
Insurance and reinsurance
1.40%
Motor vehicle production
1.37%
Railroad transportation
1.31%
Unavailable
10.20%
Other
12.26%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 196
Top 15 holdings
Data as of April 30, 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
XS3308964777
Santander UK, FRN 12jan2028, GBP
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KFW, 0.875% 15sep2026, GBP
Lloyds Bank, FRN 13jun2028, GBP
XS3177889758
Bank of Nova Scotia, FRN 9mar2027, GBP (CBL54)
Westpac Banking, FRN 3jul2028, GBP
Toronto-Dominion Bank, FRN 18jan2027, GBP (CBL64)
Bank of Montreal, FRN 15sep2027, GBP (CBL26)
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Data as of March 31, 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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85.53% of holdings have positive scoring
13.20% of holdings have negative scoring
8.25%
48.39%
28.89%
6.40%
6.28%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
No data on remaining 1.27% of holdings
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Replication
Trackinsight replication rating:
1-year trailing difference
As of May 29, 2026
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ERNS
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of May 29, 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
1774
Total AuM
€5.3T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.2828%
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| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
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IEMG | iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | €132.19B |
CSSPX | iShares Core S&P 500 UCITS ETF | €125.44B |
IWDA | iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF | €118.65B |
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 Italy, 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 €2.22B in assets as of June 10, 2026.
How has ERNS performed lately?
Based on data from June 10, 2026, ERNS returned 0.38% over the past month, 1.02% over the last three months and 1.69% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for ERNS?
As of June 10, 2026, ERNS recorded net flows of +€48M over the last month and +€227M year-to-date.
Does ERNS distribute dividends?
ERNS follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of June 10, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 5.65%.
What are the main country or region exposures of ERNS?
As of April 30, 2026, ERNS has significant geographic allocations in United Kingdom, Canada and USA.
In which sector or theme does ERNS invest in?
As of April 30, 2026, ERNS focuses largely on Banks, Other financial institutions and Municipal.
How many securities does ERNS hold and how diversified is it?
As of April 30, 2026, ERNS holds 196 positions in its portfolio, with 20.58% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in ERNS?
As of April 30, 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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