iShares Ultra Short Duration Bond Active ETF (ICSH)
| Assets | $6.48B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.08% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 128.25M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $2.35 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.65% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 527,802 |
| Open | 50.60 |
| Previous Close | 50.58 |
| Day's Range | 50.58 - 50.60 |
| 52-Week Low | 50.33 |
| 52-Week High | 50.77 |
| Beta | 0.01 |
| Holdings | 374 |
| Inception Date | Dec 11, 2013 |
About ICSH
Fund Home PageThe iShares Ultra Short Duration Bond Active ETF (ICSH) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in investment grade fixed income. The fund is actively managed to invest in broad market, investment-grade bonds with ultra-short-term maturity. ICSH was launched on Dec 11, 2013 and is issued by BlackRock.
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.18715 | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $0.18952 | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.19172 | Sep 5, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $0.2058 | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | $0.19879 | Jul 7, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.19828 | Jun 5, 2025 |
Performance
ICSH had a total return of 4.95% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.23%.
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