iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF Price & Performance (ISTB)

The Canadian exchange-traded funds (ETF) industry achieved a milestone in February, with assets reaching a record $417.72 billion. This marks a 5.2% year-to-date increase, driven by $7.83 billion in net inflows for February. Notably, BMO Global Equity Fund led individual inflows, amassing $747.90 million during the month.1

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation acquired 198,686 shares of the iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF (ISTB) in Q4 2024, valued at $9.49 million. This purchase represents 0.22% of the ETF’s outstanding shares, signaling growing institutional interest in this short-term bond fund.2

Trading volume for the iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF (ISTB) surged by 259% on February 18, reaching nearly 1.4 million shares. Despite the activity, the ETF’s price remained stable, closing at $47.92. This spike in volume highlights increased investor attention toward the short-term bond market.3