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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in AB Short Duration High Yield ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
AB Short Duration High Yield ETF (SYFI) has returned -0.16% so far this year and 6.45% over the past 12 months.
AB Short Duration High Yield ETF
- 1D
- 0.94%
- 1M
- -0.55%
- YTD
- -0.16%
- 6M
- 1.33%
- 1Y
- 6.45%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 10, 2024, SYFI's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.53%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 10.9 years.
Historically, 82% of months were positive and 18% were negative. The best month was Jul 2024 with a return of +1.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2025 at -1.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, SYFI closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +2.1%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -1.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.45% | -0.06% | -0.55% | -0.16% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 1.12% | 0.62% | -1.19% | 0.23% | 1.26% | 1.41% | 0.70% | 0.80% | 0.55% | 0.05% | 0.76% | 0.68% | 7.19% |
| 2024 | 0.01% | 1.59% | 1.23% | 1.04% | -0.41% | 1.37% | 0.06% | 4.97% |
Benchmark Metrics
AB Short Duration High Yield ETF has an annualized alpha of 4.14%, beta of 0.20, and R² of 0.62 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 11, 2024.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (29.25%) than losses (4.12%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 4.14% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.20 indicates this ETF moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 4.14%
- Beta
- 0.20
- R²
- 0.62
- Upside Capture
- 29.25%
- Downside Capture
- 4.12%
Expense Ratio
SYFI has an expense ratio of 0.40%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SYFI ranks 75 for risk / return — better than 75% 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 High Yield ETF (SYFI) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| SYFI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.35 | 0.90 | +0.45 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.95 | 1.39 | +0.57 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.21 | +0.10 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.77 | 1.40 | +0.37 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.93 | 6.61 | +3.32 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Explore SYFI risk-adjusted metrics in detail
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Dividends
Dividend History
AB Short Duration High Yield ETF provided a 6.35% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.26 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.26 | $2.23 | $1.16 |
Dividend yield | 6.35% | 6.20% | 3.26% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for AB Short Duration High Yield 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 | $0.18 | $0.17 | $0.35 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.19 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.21 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.19 | $0.36 | $2.23 |
| 2024 | $0.13 | $0.21 | $0.19 | $0.18 | $0.16 | $0.30 | $1.16 |
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 High Yield 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 High Yield ETF was 4.49%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 24 trading sessions.
The current AB Short Duration High Yield ETF drawdown is 0.88%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -4.49% | Mar 3, 2025 | 27 | Apr 8, 2025 | 24 | May 13, 2025 | 51 |
| -1.94% | Feb 26, 2026 | 22 | Mar 27, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -1.27% | Sep 23, 2025 | 14 | Oct 10, 2025 | 11 | Oct 27, 2025 | 25 |
| -1.14% | Aug 1, 2024 | 3 | Aug 5, 2024 | 6 | Aug 13, 2024 | 9 |
| -1.08% | Dec 12, 2024 | 6 | Dec 19, 2024 | 10 | Jan 6, 2025 | 16 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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