iShares $ Short Duration Corp Bond UCITS ETF USD (Acc)

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iShares $ Short Duration Corp Bond UCITS ETF USD (Acc) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the performance of the Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade 0-5 Index. It provides diversified exposure to US Dollar-denominated, investment-grade corporate bonds issued by companies in industrials, utilities, and financial sectors, with maturities ranging from 0 to 5 years. The ETF employs a representative sampling methodology and is physically replicated, holding approximately 2,883 securities rated by S&P, Moody's, and Fitch, focusing on fixed-rate debt. Key portfolio characteristics include a weighted average maturity of 2.35 years, effective duration of 2.15 years, and a yield to maturity of 4.23%, offering relatively low interest rate sensitivity. Launched on October 16, 2013, and domiciled in Ireland under iShares IV Public Limited Company, it features an accumulating share class with a total expense ratio of 0.20% and net assets exceeding $7 billion. Managed by BlackRock entities, this ETF serves as a key vehicle for investors targeting short-duration USD corporate bond markets, emphasizing liquidity and credit quality within developed fixed income segments.