Short-Term US Treasuries (SHY)


Short-Term US Treasuries are a type of fixed-income investment that involves purchasing debt securities issued by the United States government with short maturities, typically ranging from a few days to five years. These investments are considered to be low-risk and are often used by investors seeking to preserve capital and generate a stable income. Short-Term US Treasuries are commonly included in portfolios as a way to add stability and diversification.


Performance & Returns

Total Return by Period

Updated: Mar 18, 2026

1 Day1 Week28 Days90 Days1 Year3 Years5 Years10 Years
-0.18%-0.16%-0.30%0.25%3.63%11.50%8.34%17.47%

Total Return by Year

2024202320222021202020192018201720162015
3.91%4.16%-3.88%-0.71%3.03%3.38%1.46%0.26%0.82%

10 Year Performance

Total ReturnAnnualized ReturnCAGRMax DrawdownSharpe RatioSortino RatioCalmar RatioUlcer Index
17.47%1.63%1.63%-6.19%-0.89-1.300.260.02

Asset Allocation

Asset ClassSymbolWeight %
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETFSHY100.0



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