Planning Directions Inc. opened a new position in iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF (NASDAQ:ISTB), acquiring 95,634 shares in the first quarter, an estimated $4.66 million trade based on the quarterly average price, according to its April 15, 2026, SEC filing.
According to a recent SEC filing, Planning Directions Inc initiated a new stake in iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF during the first quarter of 2026. The fund bought 95,634 shares, with the estimated transaction value at $4.66 million based on the period’s average price. The quarter-end position was valued at $4.63 million, capturing both trading and price effects.
This is a new position; as of March 31, 2026, it accounted for 2.35% of the fund’s 13F reportable assets under management.
Top five holdings after the filing:
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NYSEMKT:IVE: $22.37 million (11.3% of AUM)
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NYSEMKT:SCHD: $14.88 million (7.5% of AUM)
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NYSEMKT:VIG: $14.84 million (7.5% of AUM)
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NASDAQ:UITB: $14.04 million (7.1% of AUM)
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NASDAQ:AAPL: $10.87 million (5.5% of AUM)
As of April 14, 2026, ISTB shares were priced at $48.54.
The ETF carried a 4.19% annualized dividend yield and was priced 1.04% below its 52-week high as of April 15, 2026.
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Metric |
Value |
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AUM |
$4.739 billion |
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Price (as of market close 2026-04-14) |
$48.54 |
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Dividend yield |
4.19% |
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1-year total return |
5.29% |
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Seeks to track the performance of an index composed of U.S. dollar-denominated investment-grade and high-yield bonds with maturities between one and five years.
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Holds a diversified portfolio of U.S. dollar-denominated bonds rated investment grade or high yield, with maturities between one and five years.
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Operates as a passively managed ETF tracking the performance of an index of U.S. dollar-denominated bonds with maturities between one and five years.
The iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF offers institutional investors efficient exposure to short-duration U.S. dollar-denominated bonds across both investment-grade and select high-yield issuers. With a market capitalization of $4.75 billion and a competitive dividend yield of 4.19%, the fund is designed to balance income generation with lower interest rate sensitivity. Its strategy and broad portfolio composition make it a suitable core holding for fixed income allocations seeking stability and liquidity.
Planning Directions Inc, a Pennsylvania-based investment advisor, recently disclosed the purchase of approximately 96,000 shares of the iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF (ISTB) during the first quarter of 2026 (the three months ending on March 31, 2026). Here are some key takeaways for investors.
