HYSvsBHYBETF Comparison
ETF 1
HYS
PIMCO 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond Index ETF
This fund is part of
US Corporate HY Bonds
-0.17%
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PIMCO 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond Index ETF (HYS) 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. HYS's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Industrials and Consumer Services. In contrast, BHYB's top sector exposures are Consumer Services, Industrials and Energy. HYS is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.56%, versus 0.2% for BHYB. HYS is up 1.02% year-to-date (YTD) with +$310M in YTD flows. BHYB performs better with 2.16% YTD performance, and +$1.57B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of HYS 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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HYS vs BHYB performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/01/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | HYS BHYB | -0.03%+0.56% | -0.36%+0.37% | +1.02%+2.16% | +3.65%+4.91% | +24.80%n/a | +26.54%n/a |
| Flows | HYS BHYB | +$46M+$297M | +$139M+$736M | +$310M+$1.57B | +$386M+$2.00B | +$630M- | +$43M- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | HYS BHYB | +2.38%+2.04% | +2.38%+2.43% | +2.99%n/a | +3.99%n/a |
| Max drawdown | HYS BHYB | -0.83%-0.73% | -1.69%-2.12% | -4.03%n/a | -9.41%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | HYS BHYB | 57d49d | 71d50d | 68dn/a | 561dn/a |
Trading data
HYS | BHYB | |
Last sale 9/2/2026 at 3:06 PM | $92.38 | $53.67 |
| Previous close 09/01/2026 | $92.25 | $54.08 |
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Replication quality
Data as of September 2, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 9/2/2026 at 3:06 PM
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HYS | BHYB | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $92.38 | $53.67 |
| 1D performance | +0.14% | -0.75% |
| AuM | $1.79 B | $3.10 B |
| E/R | 0.56% | 0.2% |
Characteristics
HYS | BHYB | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | PIMCO | Xtrackers by DWS |
| Benchmark | ICE BofA 0-5 Year US High Yield Constrained Index | ICE BofA BB-B Non-FNCL Non-Distressed US HY Constrained Index |
| N° of holdings | 343 | 1462 |
| Asset class | Bonds | Fixed Income |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | June 16, 2011 | October 27, 2023 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
HYS
USA
88.32%
Other
11.68%
BHYB
USA
88.37%
Other
11.63%
Sectors
HYS
Finance
17.5%
Industrials
12.11%
Consumer Services
11.93%
Technology
10.84%
Energy
8.44%
Business Services
7.39%
Other
31.8%
BHYB
Consumer Services
13.02%
Industrials
12.76%
Energy
10.65%
Non-Energy Materi.
10.05%
Finance
9.44%
Consumer Cyclical.
8.43%
Other
35.65%
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Diversification
HYS
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
10.81%
BHYB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
5.11%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
HYS
Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD
0.99%
American Airlines, 5.75% 20apr2029, USD
0.91%
EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD
0.86%
Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD
0.82%
B&G Foods, 8% 15sep2028, USD
0.76%
Core Scientific Finance I, 7.75% 15may2031, USD
0.71%
Rakuten Group, 11.25% 15feb2027, USD
0.70%
Neptune BidCo US, 9.29% 15apr2029, USD
0.67%
Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD
0.67%
National Mentor Holdings, 10.5% 15dec2030, USD
0.64%
Transocean International, 8.25% 15may2029, USD
0.64%
SV RNO Property Owner 1, 5.875% 1mar2031, USD
0.63%
Centene, 3.375% 15feb2030, USD
0.61%
Connect Holding II, 10.5% 3apr2031, USD
0.61%
Prime Healthcare Services, 9.375% 1sep2029, USD
0.60%
BHYB
1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD
0.53%
EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD
0.49%
Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD
0.48%
PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, USD
0.38%
Quikrete Holdings, 6.375% 1mar2032, USD
0.35%
Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD
0.34%
Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD
0.32%
SV RNO Property Owner 1, 5.875% 1mar2031, USD
0.31%
Nexstar Media, 6.5% 15sep2033, USD
0.29%
WULF Compute, 7.75% 15oct2030, USD
0.29%
Core Scientific Finance I, 7.75% 15may2031, USD
0.28%
Venture Global LNG, 9.5% 1feb2029, USD
0.28%
Centene, 4.625% 15dec2029, USD
0.27%
Oak-Eagle AcquireCo, 7.25% 1jul2033, USD
0.26%
Emerald Debt Merger Sub, 6.625% 15dec2030, USD
0.24%
Frequently asked questions about HYS and BHYB
How have the HYS and BHYB ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 1, 2026, HYS is up 1.02% year-to-date (YTD), while BHYB has returned 2.16%. That puts BHYB better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: HYS or BHYB?
Year-to-date, the HYS ETF saw +$310M in flows, compared to +$1.57B for BHYB.
Which ETF is more volatile: HYS or BHYB?
Over the past year, HYS had a volatility of 2.38%, while BHYB experienced 2.43%.
Which ETF is bigger: HYS or BHYB?
As of September 1, 2026, HYS holds $1.79 B in assets under management (AUM), while BHYB manages $3.10 B.
What sectors do the HYS and BHYB ETFs invest in?
HYS leans toward sectors like Finance, Industrials and Consumer Services. Meanwhile, BHYB focuses on Consumer Services, Industrials and Energy.
What are the top holdings of the HYS ETF and BHYB ETF?
HYS top holdings include Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD, American Airlines, 5.75% 20apr2029, USD and EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD. BHYB holds in its top three: 1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD, EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD and Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: HYS or BHYB?
HYS holds 343 securities with 10.81% of its assets in the top 15. BHYB has 1465 securities and a top 15 weight of 5.11%.
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