iShares $ Ultrashort Bond UCITS ETF USD (Acc)

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iShares $ Ultrashort Bond UCITS ETF USD (Acc) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the performance of the Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Ultrashort Index. It provides diversified exposure to US Dollar-denominated, investment-grade corporate bonds, including both fixed and floating rate securities with maturities of up to three years, primarily across sectors such as industrials, utilities, and financials. Managed by BlackRock Asset Management Ireland Limited and co-managed by affiliates, the ETF employs a representative sampling methodology to replicate the index, holding approximately 782 securities rated by S&P, Fitch, and Moody's. Key characteristics include a low total expense ratio of 0.09%, an accumulating share class that reinvests income, a weighted average maturity of 0.59 years, effective duration of 0.39 years, and a yield to maturity around 4.16%. Domiciled in Ireland and launched in 2013, with net assets exceeding $2 billion, it offers investors access to short-term, liquid fixed income in developed markets, emphasizing stability and low interest rate sensitivity.