iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF

ISTB tracks a broad USD-denominated bond index with 1-5 years remaining in maturities.

The iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF holds treasuries and investment-grade corporate bonds. Its 2% yield may not be particularly appealing for income seekers.

ISTB: Short-Term Bonds Are Useful Under Certain Conditions

ISTB keeps things short. Short-term, that is. It buys bonds maturing in 1-5 years. We are OK with the Treasury ladder that is the core of this ETF, but the corporate bond portion gives us pause.

ISTB: A Short-Term Bond ETF That Takes Unnecessary Risks

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