HYLBvsBHYBETF Comparison
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Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYLB) belongs to the US Corporate HY Bonds segment. Xtrackers USD High Yield BB-B ex Financials ETF (BHYB) is part of the Intl HY Bonds segment. HYLB's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials. In contrast, BHYB's top sector exposures are Consumer Services, Industrials and Energy. HYLB is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.05%, versus 0.2% for BHYB. HYLB is down -0.06% year-to-date (YTD) with -$665M in YTD flows. BHYB performs better with 0.45% YTD performance, and +$1.57B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of HYLB and BHYB 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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HYLB vs BHYB performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/29/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | HYLB BHYB | -2.56%-2.33% | -1.73%-1.58% | -0.06%+0.45% | +1.52%+2.02% | +25.57%n/a | +18.22%n/a |
| Flows | HYLB BHYB | -$218M+$168M | -$119M+$742M | -$665M+$1.57B | -$461M+$2.00B | -$420M- | -$2.86B- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | HYLB BHYB | +2.71%+2.62% | +2.72%+2.59% | +3.49%n/a | +5.18%n/a |
| Max drawdown | HYLB BHYB | -2.66%-2.48% | -2.66%-2.48% | -3.68%n/a | -15.02%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | HYLB BHYB | 33d33d | 33d33d | 68dn/a | 728dn/a |
Trading data
HYLB | BHYB | |
Last sale 9/30/2026 at 1:30 PM | $35.22 | $52.46 |
| Previous close 09/29/2026 | $35.29 | $52.53 |
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Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 9/30/2026 at 1:30 PM
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HYLB | BHYB | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $35.22 | $52.46 |
| 1D performance | -0.20% | -0.13% |
| AuM | $3.22 B | $3.03 B |
| E/R | 0.05% | 0.2% |
Characteristics
HYLB | BHYB | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Xtrackers by DWS | Xtrackers by DWS |
| Benchmark | Solactive USD High Yield Corporates Total Market Index | ICE BofA BB-B Non-FNCL Non-Distressed US HY Constrained Index |
| N° of holdings | 1255 | 1466 |
| Asset class | Bonds | Fixed Income |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | December 6, 2016 | October 27, 2023 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
HYLB
USA
87.03%
Other
12.97%
BHYB
USA
87.97%
Other
12.03%
Sectors
HYLB
Finance
17.88%
Consumer Services
13.45%
Industrials
10.31%
Non-Energy Materi.
8.97%
Energy
8.95%
Business Services
7.9%
Other
32.55%
BHYB
Consumer Services
12.83%
Industrials
12.66%
Energy
11.04%
Non-Energy Materi.
9.58%
Finance
9.58%
Consumer Cyclical.
8.08%
Other
36.23%
Diversification
HYLB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
5.12%
BHYB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
4.93%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
HYLB
1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD
0.56%
EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD
0.53%
PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, USD
0.39%
Quikrete Holdings, 6.375% 1mar2032, USD
0.36%
Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD
0.35%
Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD
0.35%
Nexstar Media, 6.5% 15sep2033, USD
0.31%
Hub International, 7.25% 15jun2030, USD
0.31%
Asurion LLC, 8% 31dec2032, USD
0.30%
Centene, 4.625% 15dec2029, USD
0.29%
RP Escrow Issuer, 7.125% 1jun2031, USD
0.29%
Venture Global LNG, 9.5% 1feb2029, USD
0.29%
Asurion LLC, 8.375% 1feb2034, USD
0.27%
Oak-Eagle AcquireCo, 7.25% 1jul2033, USD
0.26%
CCO Holdings, 4.75% 1mar2030, USD
0.26%
BHYB
1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD
0.53%
Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD
0.46%
EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD
0.43%
PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, USD
0.36%
Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD
0.34%
Quikrete Holdings, 6.375% 1mar2032, USD
0.34%
Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD
0.31%
SV RNO Property Owner 1, 5.875% 1mar2031, USD
0.30%
Nexstar Media, 6.5% 15sep2033, USD
0.29%
WULF Compute, 7.75% 15oct2030, USD
0.28%
Core Scientific Finance I, 7.75% 15may2031, USD
0.27%
Centene, 4.625% 15dec2029, USD
0.26%
Oak-Eagle AcquireCo, 7.25% 1jul2033, USD
0.26%
Venture Global LNG, 9.5% 1feb2029, USD
0.26%
CCO Holdings, 4.75% 1mar2030, USD
0.25%
Frequently asked questions about HYLB and BHYB
How have the HYLB and BHYB ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 29, 2026, HYLB is down -0.06% year-to-date (YTD), while BHYB has returned 0.45%. That puts BHYB better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: HYLB or BHYB?
Year-to-date, the HYLB ETF saw -$665M in flows, compared to +$1.57B for BHYB.
Which ETF is more volatile: HYLB or BHYB?
Over the past year, HYLB had a volatility of 2.72%, while BHYB experienced 2.59%.
Which ETF is bigger: HYLB or BHYB?
As of September 29, 2026, HYLB holds $3.22 B in assets under management (AUM), while BHYB manages $3.03 B.
What sectors do the HYLB and BHYB ETFs invest in?
HYLB leans toward sectors like Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials. Meanwhile, BHYB focuses on Consumer Services, Industrials and Energy.
What are the top holdings of the HYLB ETF and BHYB ETF?
HYLB top holdings include 1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD, EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD and PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, USD. BHYB holds in its top three: 1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD, Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD and EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: HYLB or BHYB?
HYLB holds 1262 securities with 5.12% of its assets in the top 15. BHYB has 1472 securities and a top 15 weight of 4.93%.
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