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iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF

ISTB - NGM
ETF Category
Total Bond Market
Asset Class
Bond
AUM
$4,159M
Expense Ratio
0.06% (Very Low)
Trading Volume
434.5K (Moderate)
Issuer
BlackRock, Inc.
Number of Holdings
6017
Inception Date
2012-10-18 (12 years)
Momentum
Very Weak Neutral Very Strong
AUM
Micro Medium Very Large
Concentration
Very Low Moderate Very High
Volatility
Very Low Very Low Very High
Overview
Momentum
Concentration
ESG
P/E Ratio
N/A
Annual Dividend Rate
3.49%
Beta
0.07
50-Day Moving Average
$47.91
Price vs. 50-Day MA
0.48%
200-Day Moving Average
$47.93
Price vs. 200-Day MA
0.44%
1 Year Fund Flow
-$125M (-3% of AUM)
3 Year Fund Flow
-$1,021M (-25% of AUM)
5 Year Fund Flow
$1,850M (44% of AUM)
% in Top 10 Holdings (Market Cap Weighted)
8.53%
% in Top 15 Holdings (Market Cap Weighted)
11.91%
% in Top 50 Holdings (Market Cap Weighted)
30.24%
ESG Score
6.0600
ESG Peer %
35.69
ESG Global %
38.82
Carbon Intensity (Tons CO2e/$M Sales)
188
ESG Exclusion %
2.91
Sustainable Impact %
0.97

SPDR S&P Telecom ETF

XTL - PCX
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B+
TaxGhost's "TG Grade" is calculated from 100+ datapoints including fundamental metrics, factors, country, correlation, sub-sector, and more.
Communications Equities
Equity
AUM: $80M
Expense Ratio: 0.35% (Very Low)
Volume: 6.2K (Very Low)
Issuer: State Street
Holdings: 40
Inception: 2011-01-26 (14 years)
Neutral Momentum
Micro AUM
Low Concentration
Moderate Volatility
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Overview
Momentum
Concent.
ESG

This ETF provides exposure to telecom and technology sectors, making it a relevant comparison for investors looking at XTL's focus on telecommunications.

correlation
C+

correlation

Measures how closely the two assets' prices move together over time. A high correlation suggests similar market reactions and investor sentiment.

Pearson Correlation: 13%

R-squared: 2%

This indicates a negligible relationship between the price movements of these assets.

network
A+

network

Evaluates the overlap in business networks, partnerships, and industry relationships, indicating similarity in market positioning and competitive landscape.

  • Common comparables: 1
  • ISTB in XTL's comparables: Yes
  • XTL in ISTB's comparables: No

A high score suggests the assets are often compared to each other and share many industry peers, indicating similar competitive environments and market perceptions.

volatility
B-

volatility

Compares price volatility and risk profiles, indicating similarity in market behavior, risk, and potential for price swings.

  • ISTB Beta: 0.07 (No Correlation)
  • XTL Beta: 1.01 (Average)
  • ISTB 200-day Volatility: 2.48%
  • XTL 200-day Volatility: 19.48%

A high score suggests both assets have similar sensitivity to market movements, implying comparable risk levels and potential for both gains and losses.

momentum
A+

momentum

Compares recent price momentum, showing similarity in short-term market performance and investor sentiment.

  • ISTB Price vs 200-day MA: 100%
  • XTL Price vs 200-day MA: 108%

Performance Comparison:

Period ISTB XTL
Year_1 7% 19%
Year_3 1% -4%
Year_5 2% 5%

A high score indicates both assets are experiencing similar price trends relative to their recent history, suggesting comparable market enthusiasm or concern.

geo
A+

geo

Evaluates the geographical similarity of the assets based on country, currency, and exchange.

  • Currency: USD vs USD
  • Exchange: NGM vs PCX

A high score indicates that both assets operate in similar geographical markets, facing comparable economic conditions, regulations, and market dynamics.

sector
B-

sector

Compares the sector, industry, and other classifications of both assets.

  • ETF Category: Total Bond Market vs Communications Equities

A high score indicates that the assets operate in similar business areas, facing comparable market conditions, regulatory environments, and industry trends.

Partial matches are considered for more nuanced comparisons, allowing for a higher score even when classifications are not identical but closely related.

dividend
C+

dividend

Compares dividend policies, showing similarity in shareholder return strategies and income potential for investors.

  • ISTB Dividend Yield: 5%
  • XTL Dividend Yield: 1%

A high score indicates similar approaches to returning capital to shareholders, suggesting comparable appeal to income-focused investors.

Select Mutual Comparables:

P/E Ratio
14.61
Annual Dividend Rate
0.73%
Beta
1.01
50-Day Moving Average
$108.56
Price vs. 50-Day MA
-4.09%
200-Day Moving Average
$96.72
Price vs. 200-Day MA
7.65%
1 Year Fund Flow
$13M (16% of AUM)
3 Year Fund Flow
$9M (11% of AUM)
5 Year Fund Flow
$11M (13% of AUM)
% in Top 10 Holdings
45%
% in Top 15 Holdings
65%
% in Top 50 Holdings
100%
ESG Score
6.2500
ESG Peer %
65.26
ESG Global %
42.75
Carbon Intensity
28
ESG Exclusion %
0.00
Sustainable Impact %
1.40
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SPDR S&P Telecom ETF

XTL - PCX
B+
$104.12 -2.38 (-2.23%)
Communications Equities
Equity
AUM: $80M
Expense Ratio: 0.35% (Very Low)
Volume: 6.2K (Very Low)
Issuer: State Street
Holdings: 40
Inception: 2011-01-26 (14 years)
Neutral Momentum
Micro AUM
Low Concentration
Moderate Volatility