iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About IUSB

What does IUSB invest in?

Dedicated to mirroring the financial performance of a specific index, the iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF invests in U.S. dollar-denominated bonds. These bonds are selected across the credit spectrum, including both investment-grade and high-yield ratings.

What is the expense ratio of IUSB?

iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF (IUSB) charges an expense ratio of 0.06%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

What is IUSB's dividend yield?

IUSB's trailing-twelve-month yield is 4.28%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

What is the duration of IUSB?

Effective duration measures IUSB's sensitivity to interest-rate changes — a duration of 6 means a 1% rate move shifts NAV by roughly 6% in the opposite direction. IUSB's current duration is published on the fund's factsheet on the issuer's website.

What is the credit quality of IUSB?

IUSB's credit quality breakdown — the share of holdings rated AAA through CCC and below — is published on the fund's factsheet. Higher-quality (investment-grade) funds yield less but carry less default risk than high-yield / junk bond funds.

What is the yield to maturity of IUSB?

Yield to maturity (YTM) is the total return you'd earn from IUSB if every bond in the portfolio is held to maturity at the current price. IUSB's YTM is published on the fund's factsheet on the issuer's website — it differs from the trailing-12-month yield because YTM reflects current bond prices rather than historical income paid.