GHYGvsUSIGETF Comparison
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USIG
iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
This fund is part of
US Corporate IG Bonds
+0.03%
iShares US & Intl High Yield Corp Bond ETF (GHYG) belongs to the Intl HY Bonds segment. iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (USIG) is part of the US Corporate IG Bonds segment. GHYG's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials. In contrast, USIG's top sector exposures are Finance, Utilities and Technology. GHYG is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.4%, versus 0.04% for USIG. GHYG is down -1.45% year-to-date (YTD) with +$5M in YTD flows. USIG performs worse with -1.55% YTD performance, and +$3.12B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of GHYG and USIG 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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GHYG vs USIG performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/16/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | GHYG USIG | -2.05%-0.26% | -2.58%-1.90% | -1.45%-1.55% | +0.00%-1.81% | +26.62%+18.57% | +15.59%+0.33% |
| Flows | GHYG USIG | -$4M+$401M | +$9M+$989M | +$5M+$3.12B | +$5M+$3.75B | +$59M+$8.61B | +$6M+$12.81B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | GHYG USIG | +3.59%+4.46% | +3.46%+4.05% | +3.96%+5.09% | +5.66%+6.26% |
| Max drawdown | GHYG USIG | -3.84%-3.22% | -3.84%-4.40% | -3.84%-4.45% | -19.00%-21.22% |
| Max drawdown duration | GHYG USIG | 50d92d | 50d229d | 50d280d | 917d1401d |
Trading data
GHYG | USIG | |
Last sale 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM | $43.23 | $49.16 |
| Previous close 10/15/2026 | $43.34 | $49.20 |
| Consolidated volume 10/15/2026 | ||
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| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM
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GHYG | USIG | |
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| Last price | $43.23 | $49.16 |
| 1D performance | -0.25% | -0.08% |
| AuM | $185.97 M | $17.83 B |
| E/R | 0.4% | 0.04% |
Characteristics
GHYG | USIG | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | iShares | iShares |
| Benchmark | Markit iBoxx Global Developed Markets High Yield Index | ICE BofA US Corporate Index |
| N° of holdings | 1689 | 11315 |
| Asset class | Bonds | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | April 3, 2012 | January 5, 2007 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
GHYG
USA
65.97%
Other
34.03%
USIG
USA
76.15%
Other
23.85%
Sectors
GHYG
Finance
16.9%
Consumer Services
11.15%
Industrials
9.76%
Non-Energy Materi.
8.24%
Consumer Cyclical.
8.13%
Telecommunication.
7.99%
Other
37.82%
USIG
Finance
37.36%
Utilities
10.22%
Technology
8.05%
Energy
7.83%
Healthcare
7.16%
Other
29.38%
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Diversification
GHYG
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
4.42%
USIG
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
1.51%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
GHYG
BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury
1.07%
Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD
0.33%
1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD
0.33%
PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, USD
0.26%
US55342UAR59
0.25%
Quikrete Holdings, 6.375% 1mar2032, USD
0.25%
Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD
0.25%
Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD
0.24%
SV RNO Property Owner 1, 5.875% 1mar2031, USD
0.22%
Galaxy Helios Data Center II, 9.875% 1aug2031, USD
0.21%
WULF Compute, 7.75% 15oct2030, USD
0.21%
Core Scientific Finance I, 7.75% 15may2031, USD
0.20%
Centene, 4.625% 15dec2029, USD
0.20%
Asurion LLC, 8% 31dec2032, USD
0.20%
Nexstar Media, 6.5% 15sep2033, USD
0.19%
USIG
BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury
0.55%
Mexico, 5.5% 17aug2030, USD
0.08%
Bank of America Corporation, 3.419% 20dec2028, USD
0.08%
Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD
0.08%
US161175CU68
0.08%
T-Mobile USA, 3.875% 15apr2030, USD
0.07%
CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD
0.07%
Space Exploration Technologies, 5.35% 15jul2031, USD
0.07%
Goldman Sachs, 4.148% 21jan2029, USD
0.06%
Goldman Sachs, 6.75% 1oct2037, USD
0.06%
US161175CV42
0.06%
Meta Platforms, 5.625% 15nov2055, USD
0.06%
Amazon.com, 4.875% 13mar2036, USD
0.06%
AbbVie, 3.2% 21nov2029, USD
0.06%
Space Exploration Technologies, 5.875% 15jul2036, USD
0.06%
Frequently asked questions about GHYG and USIG
How have the GHYG and USIG ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 16, 2026, GHYG is down -1.45% year-to-date (YTD), while USIG has lost -1.55%. That puts GHYG better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: GHYG or USIG?
Year-to-date, the GHYG ETF saw +$5M in flows, compared to +$3.12B for USIG.
Which ETF is more volatile: GHYG or USIG?
Over the past year, GHYG had a volatility of 3.46%, while USIG experienced 4.05%.
Which ETF is bigger: GHYG or USIG?
As of October 16, 2026, GHYG holds $185.97 M in assets under management (AUM), while USIG manages $17.83 B.
What sectors do the GHYG and USIG ETFs invest in?
GHYG leans toward sectors like Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials. Meanwhile, USIG focuses on Finance, Utilities and Technology.
What are the top holdings of the GHYG ETF and USIG ETF?
GHYG top holdings include BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury, Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD and 1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD. USIG holds in its top three: BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury, Mexico, 5.5% 17aug2030, USD and Bank of America Corporation, 3.419% 20dec2028, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: GHYG or USIG?
GHYG holds 1711 securities with 4.42% of its assets in the top 15. USIG has 11500 securities and a top 15 weight of 1.51%.
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