FLHYvsHYSETF Comparison
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ETF 2
HYS
PIMCO 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond Index ETF
This fund is part of
US Corporate HY Bonds
-0.14%
Franklin High Yield Corporate ETF (FLHY) belongs to the Intl HY Bonds segment. PIMCO 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond Index ETF (HYS) is part of the US Corporate HY Bonds segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: Finance, Industrials and Consumer Services. FLHY is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.4%, versus 0.56% for HYS. FLHY is down -3.45% year-to-date (YTD) with +$572M in YTD flows. HYS performs better with -0.65% YTD performance, and +$229M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of FLHY and HYS below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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FLHY vs HYS performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/16/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | FLHY HYS | -2.08%-2.16% | -3.53%-2.39% | -3.45%-0.65% | -2.71%+1.13% | +20.55%+24.13% | +6.57%+24.49% |
| Flows | FLHY HYS | -$13M-$90M | +$46M-$21M | +$572M+$229M | +$642M+$263M | +$1.02B+$473M | +$979M-$123M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | FLHY HYS | +3.58%+3.06% | +3.23%+2.56% | +3.34%+2.97% | +4.68%+4.02% |
| Max drawdown | FLHY HYS | -4.08%-3.14% | -4.82%-3.14% | -4.82%-4.03% | -18.64%-9.41% |
| Max drawdown duration | FLHY HYS | 50d50d | 240d50d | 240d68d | 1008d561d |
Trading data
FLHY | HYS | |
Last sale 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM | $23.34 | $89.52 |
| Previous close 10/15/2026 | $23.39 | $89.94 |
| Consolidated volume 10/15/2026 | ||
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| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of October 19, 2026
1-year trailing difference
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Main metrics
Last update 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM
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FLHY | HYS | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $23.34 | $89.52 |
| 1D performance | -0.21% | -0.47% |
| AuM | $1.22 B | $1.66 B |
| E/R | 0.4% | 0.56% |
Characteristics
FLHY | HYS | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Passive |
| Provider | Franklin Templeton | PIMCO |
| Benchmark | - | ICE BofA 0-5 Year US High Yield Constrained Index |
| N° of holdings | 279 | 335 |
| Asset class | - | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | May 30, 2018 | June 16, 2011 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
FLHY
USA
82.48%
Other
17.52%
HYS
USA
85.77%
Other
14.23%
Sectors
FLHY
Finance
16.64%
Industrials
15.12%
Consumer Services
13.56%
Energy
12.97%
Non-Energy Materi.
8.29%
Other
33.42%
HYS
Finance
16.52%
Industrials
11.96%
Consumer Services
11.46%
Technology
11.11%
Energy
8.64%
Business Services
7.02%
Other
33.29%
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Diversification
FLHY
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
12.82%
HYS
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
10.97%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
FLHY
Archrock Partners, 6% 1feb2034, USD
1.00%
DaVita, 4.625% 1jun2030, USD
0.97%
Industrial F&B Investments III, 7.75% 11feb2033, USD
0.91%
DexKo Global, 7.5% 15apr2032, USD
0.89%
Leeward Renewable Energy Operating, 4.25% 1jul2029, USD
0.88%
PetSmart, 7.5% 15sep2032, USD
0.88%
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0.85%
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, 8.25% 15apr2030, USD
0.84%
Beach Acquisition Bidco, 10% 15jul2033, USD
0.83%
Fortress Intermediate 3, 7.5% 1jun2031, USD
0.83%
Froneri Lux Finco, 6% 1aug2032, USD
0.81%
Kedrion, 6.5% 1sep2029, USD
0.80%
A&K Travel Group Holdings, 7.5% 15may2033, USD
0.79%
Clydesdale Acquisition Holdings, 6.75% 15apr2032, USD
0.79%
Banijay Entertainment, 8.125% 1may2029, USD
0.77%
HYS
Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD
0.94%
Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD
0.86%
EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD
0.85%
American Airlines, 5.75% 20apr2029, USD
0.77%
PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, USD
0.74%
B&G Foods, 8% 15sep2028, USD
0.72%
Core Scientific Finance I, 7.75% 15may2031, USD
0.71%
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0.70%
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0.70%
SV RNO Property Owner 1, 5.875% 1mar2031, USD
0.69%
Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD
0.68%
Transocean International, 8.25% 15may2029, USD
0.66%
Rakuten Group, 11.25% 15feb2027, USD
0.65%
Neptune BidCo US, 9.29% 15apr2029, USD
0.65%
National Mentor Holdings, 10.5% 15dec2030, USD
0.65%
Frequently asked questions about FLHY and HYS
How have the FLHY and HYS ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 16, 2026, FLHY is down -3.45% year-to-date (YTD), while HYS has lost -0.65%. That puts HYS better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: FLHY or HYS?
Year-to-date, the FLHY ETF saw +$572M in flows, compared to +$229M for HYS.
Which ETF is more volatile: FLHY or HYS?
Over the past year, FLHY had a volatility of 3.23%, while HYS experienced 2.56%.
Which ETF is bigger: FLHY or HYS?
As of October 16, 2026, FLHY holds $1.22 B in assets under management (AUM), while HYS manages $1.66 B.
What sectors do the FLHY and HYS ETFs invest in?
FLHY leans toward sectors like Finance, Industrials and Consumer Services. Meanwhile, HYS focuses on Finance, Industrials and Consumer Services.
What are the top holdings of the FLHY ETF and HYS ETF?
FLHY top holdings include Archrock Partners, 6% 1feb2034, USD, DaVita, 4.625% 1jun2030, USD and Industrial F&B Investments III, 7.75% 11feb2033, USD. HYS holds in its top three: Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD, Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD and EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: FLHY or HYS?
FLHY holds 285 securities with 12.82% of its assets in the top 15. HYS has 339 securities and a top 15 weight of 10.97%.
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