- ISIN
- US00039J8302
- CUSIP
- 00039J830
- Issuer
- AllianceBernstein
- Inception Date
- Dec 7, 2011
- Category
- High Yield Bonds
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
- Assets Under Management
- $896M
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Performance
SYFI Performance Chart
AB Short Duration High Yield ETF (SYFI) is up 1.9% since the beginning of the year. SYFI is currently trading at $36 per share.
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Returns By Period
AB Short Duration High Yield ETF (SYFI) has returned 1.86% so far this year and 6.18% over the past 12 months.
AB Short Duration High Yield ETF
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 0.41%
- YTD
- 1.86%
- 6M
- 2.16%
- 1Y
- 6.18%
- 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%
SYFI Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 10, 2024, SYFI's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.55%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.5 years.
Historically, 84% of months were positive and 16% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 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 54% 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% | 1.61% | 0.40% | 0.02% | 1.86% | ||||||
| 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 | 0.15% | 1.59% | 1.23% | 1.04% | -0.41% | 1.37% | 0.06% | 5.12% |
Benchmark Metrics
AB Short Duration High Yield ETF has an annualized alpha of 3.36%, beta of 0.20, and R2 of 0.62 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 10, 2024.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (23.53%) than losses (3.70%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 3.36% 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
- 3.36%
- Beta
- 0.20
- R²
- 0.62
- Upside Capture
- 23.53%
- Downside Capture
- 3.70%
Expense Ratio
SYFI has an expense ratio of 0.40%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SYFI ranks 66 for risk / return — better than 66% 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 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.
| SYFI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.11 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.14 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.37 | 0.00 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.19 | 2.78 | +0.41 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.54 | 12.44 | +2.10 |
Dividends
Dividend History
AB Short Duration High Yield ETF provided a 6.11% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.18 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.18 | $2.23 | $1.16 |
Dividend yield | 6.11% | 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 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.89 | ||||||
| 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 0.13%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -4.49%Apr 2025 | 1mo 6d | 1mo 5d | 2mo 11dMar 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -1.94%Mar 2026 | 29d | 12d | 1mo 11dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -1.27%Oct 2025 | 17d | 17d | 1mo 4dSep 2025 - Oct 2025 |
2024 pullback2024 | -1.14%Aug 2024 | 4d | 8d | 12dAug 2024 - Aug 2024 |
2024 pullback2024 | -1.08%Dec 2024 | 7d | 18d | 25dDec 2024 - Jan 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SYFI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -4.49% | -56.78% | +52.29% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.94% | -9.10% | +7.16% |
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 | -0.13% | -1.80% | +1.67% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.35% | -10.71% | +10.36% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.43% | 2.03% | -1.60% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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