(YEAR) AB Ultra Short Income - Overview

ETF Category: Ultrashort Bond | Exchange: NYSE ARCA (USA) | Market Cap: 1.476m USD | Total Return: 3.9% in 12m

Corporate Bonds, Government Bonds, Asset-Backed Securities, Commercial Paper
Total Rating 41
Safety 60
Buy Signal 0.14
Ultrashort Bond
Category Rotation: +3.7
TER: 0.25%
AUM: 1.48B
Avg Turnover: 6.26M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility1.07%
VaR 5th Pctl0.17%
VaR vs Median-12.8%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio-0.48
Rel. Str. IBD33.1
Rel. Str. Peer Group6.3
Character TTM
Beta0.000
Beta Downside-0.036
Hurst Exponent0.442
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD0.43%
CAGR/Max DD11.58
CAGR/Mean DD104.45

Warnings

No concerns identified

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Description: YEAR AB Ultra Short Income

The AB Ultra Short Income ETF (YEAR) is an actively managed fund focused on capital preservation and current income through a portfolio of U.S. government and investment-grade corporate debt. The fund primarily targets high-quality fixed-income instruments, including mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, and commercial paper.

To mitigate interest rate risk, the fund maintains a dollar-weighted average duration of less than one year. This ultrashort strategy is designed to offer higher yields than traditional money market funds while maintaining lower price volatility compared to longer-term bond funds. Ultrashort bond ETFs typically serve as a defensive bridge for investors seeking liquidity in fluctuating interest rate environments.

Investors can evaluate how this fund fits into a broader portfolio by reviewing detailed performance metrics on ValueRay. Given its focus on investment-grade credit, the fund’s risk profile is heavily tied to the credit spreads of corporate issuers and the stability of the short-term lending market.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Federal Reserve interest rate pivots impact net interest margin performance
  • Corporate credit spread widening increases risk premiums on investment-grade holdings
  • Short-duration mandate limits price sensitivity to long-term treasury yield volatility
  • Demand for cash alternatives drives institutional capital inflows to active ETFs
  • Mortgage-backed security prepayments influence total return and portfolio reinvestment rates
What is the price of YEAR shares?

As of May 30, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 50.43 with a total of 253,294 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.18%, over one month by +0.34%, over three months by +0.55% and over the past year by +3.93%.

Is YEAR a buy, sell or hold?

AB Ultra Short Income has no consensus analysts rating.