IHYvsBNDXETF Comparison
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VanEck International High Yield Bond ETF (IHY) belongs to the Intl HY Bonds segment. Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (BNDX) is part of the Intl IG Bonds segment. IHY's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Telecommunications and Non-Energy Materials. In contrast, BNDX's top sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Municipal. IHY is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.4%, versus 0.07% for BNDX. IHY is up 1.75% year-to-date (YTD) with -$4M in YTD flows. BNDX performs worse with -0.43% YTD performance, and +$10.52B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of IHY and BNDX 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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IHY vs BNDX performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/01/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | IHY BNDX | +0.67%-0.82% | +0.65%-1.05% | +1.75%-0.43% | +3.85%+0.95% | +28.07%+11.42% | +10.21%-1.32% |
| Flows | IHY BNDX | -+$1.18B | -+$2.77B | -$4M+$10.52B | -$2M+$17.31B | -$11M+$34.24B | -$52M+$48.21B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | IHY BNDX | +2.83%+3.13% | +3.90%+3.18% | +4.35%+3.55% | +5.58%+4.48% |
| Max drawdown | IHY BNDX | -1.20%-1.86% | -4.10%-2.88% | -4.10%-2.88% | -26.39%-15.82% |
| Max drawdown duration | IHY BNDX | 51d64d | 198d184d | 198d184d | 1323d1623d |
Trading data
IHY | BNDX | |
Last sale 9/2/2026 at 1:30 PM | $21.55 | $47.25 |
| Previous close 09/01/2026 | $21.54 | $47.27 |
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Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 9/2/2026 at 1:30 PM
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IHY | BNDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $21.55 | $47.25 |
| 1D performance | +0.02% | -0.04% |
| AuM | $43.19 M | $82.97 B |
| E/R | 0.4% | 0.07% |
Characteristics
IHY | BNDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | VanEck | Vanguard |
| Benchmark | ICE BofA Global ex-US Issuers High Yield Constrained Index | Bloomberg Global Aggregate ex-USD Float Adjusted RIC Capped Index |
| N° of holdings | 519 | 6750 |
| Asset class | Bonds | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | April 2, 2012 | May 31, 2013 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
IHY
France
11.7%
United Kingdom
10.04%
Canada
7.15%
Other
71.11%
BNDX
France
11.79%
Japan
10.44%
Germany
9.94%
United Kingdom
8.22%
Italy
7.63%
Other
51.98%
Sectors
IHY
Finance
18.18%
Telecommunication.
16.05%
Non-Energy Materi.
11.31%
Energy
11.05%
Utilities
8.75%
Industrials
7.89%
Other
26.78%
BNDX
Sovereign
64.55%
Finance
19.5%
Other
15.94%
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Diversification
IHY
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
7.67%
BNDX
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
5.49%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
IHY
Electricite de France (EDF), 5.875% perp., GBP (25)
0.62%
Pemex, 7.69% 23jan2050, USD
0.58%
Mediobanca, 3.875% 4jul2030, EUR (640)
0.54%
Mundys, 1.875% 12feb2028, EUR
0.52%
Telecom Italia (TIM), 7.721% 4jun2038, USD
0.52%
Stellantis, 6.25% perp., EUR
0.52%
Intrum Investments and Financing, 8.5% 11sep2030, EUR
0.51%
Virgin Media, 4.5% 15jul2031, GBP
0.51%
VodafoneZiggo, 2.875% 15jan2029, EUR
0.50%
Yapi Kredi Bank, 9.25% 16oct2028, USD (259)
0.49%
Fibercop SPA, 7.721% 4jun2038, USD
0.48%
Samarco Mineracao, 4% 30jun2031, USD
0.47%
China CITIC Financial AMC International Holdings, 4.25% 7nov2027, USD
0.46%
Softbank Group, 6.875% perp., USD
0.46%
Softbank Group, 5.125% 19sep2027, USD
0.46%
BNDX
DE000F3A9EV9
0.88%
United Kingdom, Gilt 4.125% 7mar2031, GBP
0.41%
France, OAT 2.7% 25feb2031, EUR
0.38%
France, OAT 2.75% 25feb2029, EUR
0.37%
United Kingdom, Gilt 4.375% 7mar2030, GBP
0.37%
United Kingdom, Gilt 4.375% 7mar2028, GBP
0.35%
United Kingdom, Gilt 4.125% 22jul2029, GBP
0.34%
France, OAT 3.5% 25nov2035, EUR
0.34%
France, OAT 2% 25nov2032, EUR
0.33%
Germany, Bund 2.9% 15feb2036, EUR
0.30%
United Kingdom, Gilt 4.5% 7jun2028, GBP
0.30%
United Kingdom, Gilt 3.75% 29jan2038, GBP
0.29%
Germany, Schatz 2.5% 14jun2028, EUR
0.28%
Spain, BON 2.4% 31may2028, EUR
0.27%
Italy, BTP 4.1% 1feb2029, EUR
0.27%
Frequently asked questions about IHY and BNDX
How have the IHY and BNDX ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 1, 2026, IHY is up 1.75% year-to-date (YTD), while BNDX has lost -0.43%. That puts IHY better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: IHY or BNDX?
Year-to-date, the IHY ETF saw -$4M in flows, compared to +$10.52B for BNDX.
Which ETF is more volatile: IHY or BNDX?
Over the past year, IHY had a volatility of 3.9%, while BNDX experienced 3.18%.
Which ETF is bigger: IHY or BNDX?
As of September 1, 2026, IHY holds $43.19 M in assets under management (AUM), while BNDX manages $82.97 B.
What sectors do the IHY and BNDX ETFs invest in?
IHY leans toward sectors like Finance, Telecommunications and Non-Energy Materials. Meanwhile, BNDX focuses on Sovereign and Finance.
What are the top holdings of the IHY ETF and BNDX ETF?
IHY top holdings include Electricite de France (EDF), 5.875% perp., GBP (25), Pemex, 7.69% 23jan2050, USD and Mediobanca, 3.875% 4jul2030, EUR (640). BNDX holds in its top three: DE000F3A9EV9, United Kingdom, Gilt 4.125% 7mar2031, GBP and France, OAT 2.7% 25feb2031, EUR.
Which ETF is more diversified: IHY or BNDX?
IHY holds 520 securities with 7.67% of its assets in the top 15. BNDX has 6802 securities and a top 15 weight of 5.49%.
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