(ICSH) Ultra Short-Term Bond - Overview

ETF Category: Ultrashort Bond | Exchange: BATS (USA) | Market Cap: 7.495m USD | Total Return: 4.4% in 12m

Corporate Bonds, Commercial Paper, Certificates Of Deposit
Total Rating 38
Safety 62
Buy Signal -0.24
Ultrashort Bond
Category Rotation: +3.7
TER: 0.08%
AUM: 7.50B
Avg Turnover: 60.1M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility0.46%
VaR 5th Pctl0.08%
VaR vs Median-1.94%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio0.08
Rel. Str. IBD34.6
Rel. Str. Peer Group48.8
Character TTM
Beta0.002
Beta Downside-0.033
Hurst Exponent0.455
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD0.10%
CAGR/Max DD52.98
CAGR/Mean DD999.00

Warnings

No concerns identified

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Description: ICSH Ultra Short-Term Bond

The iShares Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF (ICSH) focuses on capital preservation and liquidity by investing at least 80% of its assets in U.S. dollar-denominated, investment-grade debt. The portfolio consists of fixed- and floating-rate securities rated BBB-/Baa3 or higher, or unrated equivalents selected by management. This strategy targets short-duration instruments to minimize interest rate sensitivity while capturing higher yields than traditional money market funds.

The ultrashort bond sector functions as a bridge between cash equivalents and short-term corporate bonds, typically holding securities with maturities under one year. By incorporating floating-rate notes, the fund can adjust its coupon payments as benchmark interest rates shift, providing a hedge against rising rate environments. For a detailed breakdown of these holdings and historical performance metrics, consider reviewing the data on ValueRay. This business model relies on rigorous credit assessment to maintain liquidity while generating incremental income from corporate and government debt obligations.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Federal Reserve interest rate decisions impact yield spreads and underlying bond valuations
  • Short-term credit spread volatility affects net asset value of investment-grade debt
  • Investor demand for cash alternatives drives fund inflows and management fee revenue
  • Corporate credit rating downgrades increase risk profile of the ultra-short duration portfolio
  • Changes in the US Treasury yield curve influence competitive floating-rate security returns
What is the price of ICSH shares?

As of May 30, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 50.60 with a total of 1,242,439 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.10%, over one month by +0.28%, over three months by +0.77% and over the past year by +4.36%.

Is ICSH a buy, sell or hold?

Ultra Short-Term Bond has no consensus analysts rating.