(ISTB) iShares Core 1-5 Year USD - Ratings and Ratios

The iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF (NASDAQ:ISTB) is a fixed income exchange-traded fund designed to track the performance of short-term USD bonds. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in securities directly tied to its underlying index or in TBA (To-Be-Announced) transactions that mirror the indexs economic characteristics. Additionally, it allocates a minimum of 90% of its assets to fixed income securities consistent with the indexs composition. This includes U.S. government and corporate bonds with maturities between 1 to 5 years. The funds average volume over 20 days is 483,150 shares, with a last price of $48.41. Its 20-day SMA is $48.19, 50-day SMA is $48.02, and 200-day SMA is $47.37. The ATR of 0.13 reflects low volatility.

Over the next three months, ISTB is expected to maintain its stable performance, supported by its low ATR and tight SMA convergence. The funds AUM of $4.49 billion underscores its liquidity and investor confidence. With short-term U.S. bonds likely to remain in demand amid shifting interest rate expectations, ISTB should continue to provide consistent returns with minimal volatility. Its focus on 1-5 year maturities positions it well for a rising rate environment, as shorter durations reduce interest rate risk. The funds tracking error is expected to remain low, aligning closely with its benchmark index.