iShares Short Duration Bond Active ETF
NEAR
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- Financial Services
- Industry
- Asset Management - Bonds
- Address
- 50 Hudson Yards New York NY United States of America 10001
- IPO Date
- Oct 3, 2013
- CIK
- 0001524513
- Website
- ishares.com
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- iShares Short Maturity Bond ETF (NEAR) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S. dollar-denominated, investment-grade fixed income securities with maturities between zero and one year. The fund invests primarily in short-term bonds, including corporate bonds, U.S. Treasury securities, asset-backed securities, and commercial paper; it emphasizes high-quality, liquid instruments to provide low duration exposure and minimize interest rate risk. Managed by BlackRock, Inc., the fund was launched in 2013 and is domiciled in the United States with primary listing on the Cboe BZX Exchange. NEAR offers investors a diversified portfolio of short-maturity debt obligations across sectors such as financials, industrials, and government; its holdings typically feature securities with effective durations under 0.5 years and yields competitive with money market funds. The ETF targets institutional and retail investors seeking capital preservation, current income, and liquidity in a cash-equivalent vehicle. It operates globally but focuses on U.S.-issued securities, with assets under management exceeding $3 billion as of late 2025. In recent developments, BlackRock announced enhancements to NEAR's index methodology in 2024 to incorporate additional ESG screening factors while maintaining its low-volatility profile. The fund benefited from inflows amid elevated short-term interest rates following Federal Reserve policy adjustments, marking a strategic expansion in its active management overlays for yield optimization. No major acquisitions or partnerships were reported for NEAR specifically in the last two years, though BlackRock completed its acquisition of Global Infrastructure Partners in 2024, indirectly bolstering the firm's ETF ecosystem capabilities.