iShares Short Duration Bond Active ETF (NEAR)
| Assets | $3.37B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.25% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 65.40M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $2.46 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.82% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 313,854 |
| Open | 50.97 |
| Previous Close | 50.91 |
| Day's Range | 50.94 - 50.97 |
| 52-Week Low | 50.25 |
| 52-Week High | 51.41 |
| Beta | 0.02 |
| Holdings | 1288 |
| Inception Date | Sep 25, 2013 |
About NEAR
Fund Home PageThe iShares Short Duration Bond Active ETF (NEAR) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in investment grade fixed income. The fund provides active management to a portfolio of USD-denominated fixed- and floating-rate debt securities with investment grade rating and of varying maturities. It aims for a three years or less effective duration while seeking total return. NEAR was launched on Sep 25, 2013 and is issued by BlackRock.
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | $0.18457 | Jul 7, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.20063 | Jun 5, 2025 |
| May 1, 2025 | $0.19331 | May 6, 2025 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | $0.19633 | Apr 4, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $0.18022 | Mar 6, 2025 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | $0.19534 | Feb 6, 2025 |
Performance
NEAR had a total return of 5.74% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.33%.
News
Ride High But Stay Dry: Why I'm Accumulating Cash As The Market Rebounds
The 10-Year Treasury yield signals that the market does not expect a recession in the near term. Current yield levels suggest inflation expectations remain elevated compared to recent years. Investors...
NEAR: Still A Buy After The Rise In Rates
NEAR holds a mix of US Treasuries (39%), investment-grade corporates (25%), and asset-backed securities (16%), with a focus on high-quality, low-risk assets (71% rated AA or higher). The fund's 2-year...
NEAR: A Good Cash Parking Spot With Little Risk
iShares Short Duration Bond Active ETF is a good balance of risk and reward. The NEAR ETF primarily holds Treasuries. It's got a strong yield for the risk profile.
NEAR: Return Of The ZIRP
BlackRock Short Duration Bond ETF holds short-term securities. Unlike majority of the ETFs out there, this one is actively managed. BlackRock's Short Duration Portfolio Team is at the helm, steering t...
NEAR ETF: Perfectly Aligned For Interest Rate Uncertainty
We think the BlackRock Short Duration Bond ETF is perfectly aligned to prosper in an uncertain interest rate environment. Although its low duration limits upside pricing prospects, it costs a compelli...
NEAR: Revisiting This BlackRock Fund After The Mandate Change (Rating Upgrade)
The ETF has transformed itself from a cash-like fund to one holding riskier assets with a higher duration profile of 1.92 years. NEAR's price sensitivity has increased due to its extended duration. Th...
Not So NEAR To Our Heart Anymore As Distribution Cuts Loom (Rating Downgrade)
BlackRock Short Duration Bond ETF is an actively managed fund with low credit and interest rate risk. The NEAR fund aims to meet the current income needs of its unitholders, by investing in short-term...
NEAR: Ceasing To Be A Cash Parking Vehicle
The iShares Short Maturity Bond ETF is changing its investment policy and collateral, increasing its duration and credit risk. NEAR currently has a higher dividend yield than risk-free assets and a 30...
NEAR ETF: A Dive Into VaR Vs. Total Return Prospects
iShares Short Maturity Bond ETF is an actively managed ETF, and its cyclical attributes challenges the influence of duration on risk reduction. The ETF's allocation suggests it is bullish on cyclical ...
Cash Comes Back From The Dead With Attractive Yields
The rise in short-term interest rates this year has increased the yields of cash-like assets. In this article, we highlight the benefits of having a cash management portfolio strategy and why cash ass...
3 Short Maturity 'Cash-Alternative' Funds
It has been over a year since we looked at MINT, JPST and NEAR. These relatively lower volatility funds focus on short and ultra-short-term debt maturities.
Cash Is Better Than NEAR At The Moment
NEAR is a short term corporate bond fund used to enhance the yield on parked cash.
NEAR And MINT: Yielding Almost 0%, Where To Go Instead
Cash is trash. We examine forward yields on two popular cash parking ETFs.
Keep Your Cash NEAR You Via This Short Duration Bond ETF
NEAR is a BlackRock ETF composed of short duration fixed income instruments (combination of IG bonds & ABS).
A Look At The 'Cash-Alternative' ETFs Revisited
Last year we talked about places one could park cash while waiting out volatility.
NEAR: What Is A Good Vehicle For Parking Cash?
The war on cash has left many casualties. Notable on that list is a set of ETFs earning virtually nothing.
Bear Market Thoughts: A Look At The 'Cash-Alternative' ETFs
Bear Market Thoughts: A Look At The 'Cash-Alternative' ETFs
iShares Short Maturity Bond ETF: A Stable Income In Time Of Uncertainty
NEAR invests in short-term investment grade corporate bonds that will mature within 1 year.
NEAR: Don't Let Your Portfolio Cash Sit And Do Nothing
NEAR: Don't Let Your Portfolio Cash Sit And Do Nothing