(NEAR) iShares Short Maturity Bond - Ratings and Ratios

The iShares Short Maturity Bond ETF (NEAR) is an actively managed exchange-traded fund designed to provide exposure to U.S. dollar-denominated investment-grade fixed-income securities with limited interest rate risk. Under normal market conditions, the fund allocates at least 80% of its net assets to these securities, which may include government bonds, corporate debt, and mortgage-backed securities. The portfolios effective duration is managed to be three years or less, making it suitable for investors seeking to reduce exposure to interest rate fluctuations while maintaining a focus on high-quality, short-term bonds.

As of the latest data, the fund has approximately $3.18 billion in assets under management, indicating strong investor interest and liquidity. It trades on the BATS exchange under the ticker symbol NEAR, with an average daily trading volume of around 624,347 shares over the past 20 days. The funds current price is 50.92, with key technical indicators such as the 20-day, 50-day, and 200-day moving averages standing at 50.69, 50.56, and 49.84, respectively. The average true range (ATR) of 0.16 reflects the funds low volatility, consistent with its focus on short-duration, investment-grade securities.