- Issuer
- AllianceBernstein
- Inception Date
- Dec 12, 2018
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Short-Term Bond
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Actively Managed
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
- Assets Under Management
- $174M
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Performance
SDFI Performance Chart
AB Short Duration Income ETF (SDFI) is up 0.9% since the beginning of the year. SDFI is currently trading at $35 per share.
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Returns By Period
AB Short Duration Income ETF (SDFI) has returned 0.86% so far this year and 4.06% over the past 12 months.
AB Short Duration Income ETF
- 1D
- -0.06%
- 1M
- 0.18%
- YTD
- 0.86%
- 6M
- 1.16%
- 1Y
- 4.06%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
SDFI Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 10, 2024, SDFI's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.43%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 13.5 years.
Historically, 84% of months were positive and 16% were negative. The best month was Jul 2024 with a return of +1.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2024 at -0.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, SDFI closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 19, 2024 with a return of +0.8%, while the worst single day was Apr 7, 2025 at -0.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.27% | 0.65% | -0.66% | 0.54% | 0.24% | -0.17% | 0.86% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.61% | 0.95% | 0.23% | 0.64% | 0.29% | 1.23% | -0.32% | 1.06% | 0.33% | 0.30% | 0.59% | 0.30% | 6.39% |
| 2024 | 0.45% | 1.31% | 1.05% | 0.86% | -0.72% | 0.67% | 0.08% | 3.73% |
Benchmark Metrics
AB Short Duration Income ETF has an annualized alpha of 5.14%, beta of 0.02, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 10, 2024.
- This ETF captured 15.11% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -7.63%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of 0.02 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.01 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.01 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 5.14%
- Beta
- 0.02
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 15.11%
- Downside Capture
- -7.63%
Expense Ratio
SDFI has an expense ratio of 0.30%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SDFI ranks 68 for risk / return — better than 68% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for AB Short Duration Income ETF (SDFI) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| SDFI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.05 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.17 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.37 | +0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.39 | 2.78 | +0.61 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.75 | 12.44 | +1.31 |
Dividends
Dividend History
AB Short Duration Income ETF provided a 4.61% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.63 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.63 | $1.67 | $1.10 |
Dividend yield | 4.61% | 4.66% | 3.11% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for AB Short Duration Income ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.12 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.65 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.14 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.14 | $0.29 | $1.67 |
| 2024 | $0.10 | $0.17 | $0.16 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.36 | $1.10 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the AB Short Duration Income ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the AB Short Duration Income ETF was 1.21%, occurring on Apr 11, 2025. Recovery took 10 trading sessions.
The current AB Short Duration Income ETF drawdown is 0.23%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -1.21%Apr 2025 | 7d | 17d | 24dApr 2025 - Apr 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -1.20%Mar 2026 | 24d | 22d | 1mo 16dMar 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -1.03%Nov 2024 | 1mo 12d | 13d | 1mo 25dSep 2024 - Nov 2024 |
2024 pullback2024 | -0.80%Nov 2024 | 2d | 14d | 16dNov 2024 - Dec 2024 |
2024 pullback2024 | -0.66%Jul 2024 | 6d | 5d | 11dJul 2024 - Jul 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SDFI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -1.21% | -56.78% | +55.57% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.20% | -9.10% | +7.90% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.23% | -1.80% | +1.57% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.22% | -10.71% | +10.49% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.30% | 2.03% | -1.73% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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