BYLD

iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF

$22.78

+0.00%

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📎 Investment Objective

The iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF (BYLD) seeks to provide current income by investing in a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities.

Overview

ETF tracking iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF

Category Fixed Income

Issuer BlackRock

Inception Date 2014-04-24

Market Cap $272.2M

Average Volume N/A

Dividend Yield 4.43%

52-Week Range $21.80 - $23.08

VWAP $22.79

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Investment Summary

📎 Investment Objective

The iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF (BYLD) seeks to provide current income by investing in a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities.

🎯 Investment Strategy

BYLD invests in a broad range of U.S. dollar-denominated investment-grade and high-yield corporate bonds, government bonds, and other fixed income instruments. The fund's portfolio is actively managed to optimize yield while managing risk.

✨ Key Features

Broad exposure to the U.S. fixed income market across various sectors and credit qualities
Actively managed strategy aims to generate higher yield than a passive index fund
Low expense ratio of 0.00%
Relatively new fund with limited performance history

⚠️ Primary Risks

Interest rate risk: Bond prices may decline as interest rates rise
Credit risk: The risk of default or downgrade by bond issuers
Liquidity risk: Difficulty buying or selling shares in the secondary market
Concentration risk: Potential overexposure to certain sectors or issuers

👤 Best For

BYLD may be suitable for investors seeking current income and diversification within their fixed income allocation. However, the fund's limited track record means it may be more appropriate for experienced investors willing to conduct additional research.