- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Oct 5, 2021
- Category
- Global Bonds
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- iShares $ Corp Bond 0-3yr ESG SRI UCITS ETF GBP Hedged (Dist)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
Share Price Chart
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Performance
SGSU.L Performance Chart
iShares $ Corp Bond 0-3yr ESG SRI UCITS ETF GBP Hedged (Dist) (SGSU.L) is up 1.7% since the beginning of the year. SGSU.L is currently trading at £5 per share. Investors who bought £1,000 worth of SGSU.L shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth £1,135.
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Returns By Period
iShares $ Corp Bond 0-3yr ESG SRI UCITS ETF GBP Hedged (Dist) (SGSU.L) has returned 1.67% so far this year and 3.86% over the past 12 months.
iShares $ Corp Bond 0-3yr ESG SRI UCITS ETF GBP Hedged (Dist)
- 1D
- 0.20%
- 1M
- 0.41%
- 6M
- 1.46%
- YTD
- 1.67%
- 1Y
- 3.86%
- 3Y*
- 4.96%
- 5Y*
- 2.57%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.66%
- 1M
- -0.64%
- 6M
- 8.66%
- YTD
- 10.17%
- 1Y
- 19.99%
- 3Y*
- 17.60%
- 5Y*
- 12.23%
- 10Y*
- 13.06%
SGSU.L Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 26, 2019, SGSU.L's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.19%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 30.4 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +2.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -2.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 16 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, SGSU.L closed higher 18% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 23, 2020 with a return of +3.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 19, 2020 at -2.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.42% | 0.42% | -0.42% | 0.63% | 0.20% | 0.21% | 0.20% | 1.67% | |||||
| 2025 | 0.42% | 0.63% | 0.42% | 0.41% | 0.36% | 0.42% | 0.42% | 0.63% | 0.41% | 0.21% | 0.47% | 0.21% | 5.12% |
| 2024 | 0.63% | -0.00% | 0.42% | 0.00% | 0.39% | 0.64% | 0.85% | 1.05% | 0.62% | -0.21% | 0.44% | 0.21% | 5.16% |
| 2023 | 0.64% | -0.63% | 0.42% | 0.84% | -0.34% | 0.00% | 0.64% | 0.21% | 0.21% | 0.21% | 1.16% | 0.85% | 4.29% |
| 2022 | -0.61% | -0.41% | -0.82% | -0.62% | 0.76% | -1.04% | 0.63% | -0.42% | -1.26% | -0.21% | 0.69% | 0.64% | -2.66% |
| 2021 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.20% | 0.09% | -0.20% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | -0.20% | -0.11% | -0.20% | -0.43% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares $ Corp Bond 0-3yr ESG SRI UCITS ETF GBP Hedged (Dist) has an annualized alpha of 2.22%, beta of 0.01, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 26, 2019.
- This ETF captured 6.61% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -1.98%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of 0.01 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
- 2.22%
- Beta
- 0.01
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 6.61%
- Downside Capture
- -1.98%
Expense Ratio
SGSU.L has an expense ratio of 0.17%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SGSU.L ranks 94 for risk / return — in the top 94% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares $ Corp Bond 0-3yr ESG SRI UCITS ETF GBP Hedged (Dist) (SGSU.L) 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.
| SGSU.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.57 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.37 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.71 | 1.31 | +0.40 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 9.24 | 2.50 | +6.74 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 28.95 | 9.11 | +19.84 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares $ Corp Bond 0-3yr ESG SRI UCITS ETF GBP Hedged (Dist) provided a 4.46% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of £0.21 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | £0.21 | £0.22 | £0.22 | £0.19 | £0.08 | £0.04 | £0.17 |
Dividend yield | 4.46% | 4.60% | 4.62% | 3.98% | 1.67% | 0.79% | 3.43% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares $ Corp Bond 0-3yr ESG SRI UCITS ETF GBP Hedged (Dist). 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 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.10 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.10 | |||||
| 2025 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.11 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.11 | £0.00 | £0.22 |
| 2024 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.11 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.11 | £0.00 | £0.22 |
| 2023 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.08 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.10 | £0.00 | £0.19 |
| 2022 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.03 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.05 | £0.00 | £0.08 |
| 2021 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.01 | £0.00 | £0.04 |
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 iShares $ Corp Bond 0-3yr ESG SRI UCITS ETF GBP Hedged (Dist). 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 iShares $ Corp Bond 0-3yr ESG SRI UCITS ETF GBP Hedged (Dist) was 8.45%, occurring on Mar 20, 2020. Recovery took 15 trading sessions.
The current iShares $ Corp Bond 0-3yr ESG SRI UCITS ETF GBP Hedged (Dist) drawdown is 0.01%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-8.45%Mar 2020 | 11d | 25d | 1mo 6dMar 2020 - Apr 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-4.83%Oct 2022 | 1y 20d | 1y 1mo | 2y 2moSep 2021 - Dec 2023 | Bear market2022 |
-0.78%Apr 2020 | 5d | 1mo | 1mo 5dApr 2020 - May 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-0.62%Apr 2025 | 1d | 8d | 9dApr 2025 - Apr 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-0.62%Oct 2024 | 19d | 1mo 7d | 1mo 26dOct 2024 - Nov 2024 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| SGSU.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -8.45% | -37.07% | +28.62% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -0.42% | -8.03% | +7.61% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -0.62% | -22.15% | +21.53% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -4.83% | -22.15% | +17.32% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -26.01% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.01% | -1.42% | +1.41% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.84% | -5.29% | +4.45% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.13% | 2.20% | -2.07% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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