(ULST) SSgA Ultra Short Term Bond - Overview

ETF Category: Ultrashort Bond | Exchange: NYSE ARCA (USA) | Market Cap: 550m USD | Total Return: 4.1% in 12m

Short-Term Bonds, Fixed Income, Exchange Traded Products
Total Rating 42
Safety 59
Buy Signal -0.01
Ultrashort Bond
Category Rotation: +3.7
TER: 0.20%
AUM: 550M
Avg Turnover: 2.47M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility0.75%
VaR 5th Pctl0.13%
VaR vs Median-5.54%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio-0.37
Rel. Str. IBD33.6
Rel. Str. Peer Group11.3
Character TTM
Beta0.005
Beta Downside-0.030
Hurst Exponent0.534
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD0.54%
CAGR/Max DD9.19
CAGR/Mean DD164.28

Warnings

No concerns identified

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Description: ULST SSgA Ultra Short Term Bond

The SPDR SSgA Ultra Short Term Bond ETF (ULST) is an actively managed fund targeting U.S. dollar-denominated, investment-grade fixed income instruments. Under normal market conditions, the fund allocates at least 80% of its net assets to high-quality debt, including corporate bonds, government securities, and other exchange-traded products.

The ultrashort bond sector focuses on debt instruments with maturities typically under one year to minimize interest rate sensitivity while offering higher yields than traditional money market funds. This business model relies on active duration management to navigate fluctuations in the yield curve and maintain liquidity for investors.

Investors can evaluate how these debt holdings align with broader market trends by reviewing the detailed analytics on ValueRay.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Federal Reserve interest rate pivots impact net asset value and yield
  • Credit spread widening increases default risk premiums for investment-grade debt
  • Short-duration positioning mitigates price volatility during periods of rising rates
  • Liquidity requirements in corporate debt markets influence fund execution costs
  • U.S. dollar strength dictates demand for dollar-denominated fixed income assets
What is the price of ULST shares?

As of May 30, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 40.50 with a total of 29,414 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.14%, over one month by +0.38%, over three months by +0.63% and over the past year by +4.07%.

Is ULST a buy, sell or hold?

SSgA Ultra Short Term Bond has no consensus analysts rating.