iShares 0-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (SLQD)
SLQD is a passive ETF by iShares tracking the investment results of the Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade 0-5 Index. SLQD launched on Oct 15, 2013 and has a 0.06% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US46434V1008 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 46434V100 |
| Issuer | iShares |
| Inception Date | Oct 15, 2013 |
| Region | North America (U.S.) |
| Category | Corporate Bonds |
| Index Tracked | Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade 0-5 Index |
| Home Page | www.ishares.com |
| Asset Class | Bond |
Expense Ratio
SLQD has an expense ratio of 0.06% which is considered to be low.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares 0-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
iShares 0-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF had a return of 1.12% year-to-date (YTD) and 4.92% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, iShares 0-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF had an annualized return of 1.93%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.97%, indicating that iShares 0-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 1.12% | 11.29% |
| 1 month | 1.10% | 4.87% |
| 6 months | 3.72% | 17.88% |
| 1 year | 4.92% | 29.16% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 1.95% | 13.20% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 1.93% | 10.97% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of SLQD, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.33% | -0.35% | 0.65% | -0.39% | 1.12% | ||||||||
| 2023 | 1.34% | -1.03% | 1.45% | 0.48% | -0.25% | -0.06% | 0.53% | 0.19% | -0.40% | 0.05% | 1.98% | 1.59% | 5.98% |
| 2022 | -1.04% | -0.50% | -1.57% | -1.18% | 0.83% | -1.09% | 1.41% | -1.35% | -1.75% | 0.00% | 1.78% | 0.07% | -4.38% |
| 2021 | -0.15% | -0.25% | -0.15% | 0.37% | 0.25% | -0.13% | 0.28% | -0.03% | -0.18% | -0.44% | -0.32% | 0.14% | -0.61% |
| 2020 | 0.80% | 0.48% | -2.58% | 2.64% | 1.23% | 0.70% | 0.52% | 0.14% | -0.09% | 0.06% | 0.48% | 0.34% | 4.74% |
| 2019 | 1.17% | 0.27% | 0.89% | 0.25% | 0.60% | 0.91% | 0.04% | 0.97% | 0.05% | 0.39% | 0.03% | 0.36% | 6.09% |
| 2018 | -0.46% | -0.30% | 0.09% | -0.03% | 0.46% | -0.05% | 0.31% | 0.49% | -0.09% | -0.14% | -0.06% | 0.87% | 1.09% |
| 2017 | 0.29% | 0.38% | 0.08% | 0.38% | 0.29% | 0.05% | 0.55% | 0.19% | -0.03% | 0.00% | -0.22% | 0.15% | 2.12% |
| 2016 | 0.11% | -0.24% | 0.95% | 0.65% | -0.09% | 0.78% | 0.38% | -0.10% | 0.04% | -0.18% | -0.79% | 0.23% | 1.73% |
| 2015 | 0.98% | -0.25% | 0.36% | -0.00% | -0.09% | -0.21% | 0.27% | -0.24% | 0.09% | 0.27% | 0.12% | 0.01% | 1.31% |
| 2014 | 0.36% | 0.14% | -0.05% | 0.34% | 0.65% | -0.03% | -0.36% | 0.74% | -0.63% | 0.48% | -0.06% | 0.07% | 1.65% |
| 2013 | 0.40% | 0.28% | -0.19% | 0.49% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of SLQD is 79, placing it in the top 21% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
SLQD (iShares 0-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares 0-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (SLQD) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares 0-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF granted a 3.27% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $1.61 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.61 | $1.47 | $0.96 | $0.86 | $1.21 | $1.48 | $1.27 | $0.99 | $0.91 | $0.72 | $0.62 | $0.11 |
Dividend yield | 3.27% | 2.99% | 2.00% | 1.67% | 2.32% | 2.89% | 2.55% | 1.98% | 1.81% | 1.43% | 1.24% | 0.23% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares 0-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.58 | |||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.13 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.27 | $1.47 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.22 | $0.96 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.19 | $0.86 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.11 | $0.12 | $0.11 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.18 | $1.21 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.25 | $1.48 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.10 | $0.11 | $0.10 | $0.11 | $0.10 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.24 | $1.27 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.15 | $0.99 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.14 | $0.91 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.13 | $0.72 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.10 | $0.62 |
| 2013 | $0.11 | $0.11 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares 0-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond 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 iShares 0-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF was 12.69%, occurring on Mar 19, 2020. Recovery took 42 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -12.69% | Mar 5, 2020 | 11 | Mar 19, 2020 | 42 | May 19, 2020 | 53 |
| -7.63% | Aug 4, 2021 | 307 | Oct 20, 2022 | 293 | Dec 20, 2023 | 600 |
| -1.52% | Aug 25, 2016 | 79 | Dec 15, 2016 | 79 | Apr 11, 2017 | 158 |
| -1.16% | Sep 11, 2017 | 132 | Mar 20, 2018 | 101 | Aug 13, 2018 | 233 |
| -1.05% | Oct 28, 2015 | 80 | Feb 23, 2016 | 16 | Mar 16, 2016 | 96 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares 0-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF volatility is 0.53%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.