State Street Ultra Short Term Bond ETF (ULST)
| Assets | $595.19M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.20% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 14.68M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.81 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.46% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 119,666 |
| Open | 40.58 |
| Previous Close | 40.56 |
| Day's Range | 40.55 - 40.58 |
| 52-Week Low | 40.24 |
| 52-Week High | 40.76 |
| Beta | 0.02 |
| Holdings | 356 |
| Inception Date | Oct 9, 2013 |
About ULST
Fund Home PageThe State Street Ultra Short Term Bond ETF (ULST) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in investment grade fixed income. The fund is an actively managed fund that aims to maximize income and preserve capital using USD-denominated fixed-income securities with maturities ranging from 6 to 18 months and durations of 3 to 6 months. ULST was launched on Oct 9, 2013 and is issued by State Street.
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | $0.17204 | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.1397 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.14575 | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $0.14597 | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.14645 | Sep 5, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $0.16006 | Aug 6, 2025 |
Performance
ULST had a total return of 4.74% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.17%.
News
ULST: Weak Performance Compared To Peers
The SPDR SSgA Ultra Short Term Bond ETF holds a portfolio of short-term U.S.-dollar denominated investment grade securities with a goal of outperforming cash. However, the ULST is more expensive, has ...
An Investor's Guide To Ultra-Short Bond ETFs (Part 1)
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Both BIL And ULST Deliver High Yield And Low Risk
Ultra short-term bonds, particularly treasuries, are gaining popularity due to their low risk and high dividends, making them attractive to investors anticipating a recession. Two potential ETFs to co...
Here are some ETFs State Street likes with recession worries, Fed rate hikes in focus
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ULST: Short Term Bond ETF That Fails To Compete
The SPDR SSgA Ultra Short Term Bond ETF is a fixed income exchange-traded fund. The vehicle contains a mix of Treasuries and corporate bonds and has a very low duration of 0.6 years.