ILTBvsHYGETF Comparison
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iShares Core 10+ Year USD Bond ETF (ILTB) belongs to the US Aggregate Bonds segment. iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) is part of the Intl HY Bonds segment. ILTB's top 3 sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Utilities. In contrast, HYG's top sector exposures are Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials. ILTB is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.06%, versus 0.49% for HYG. ILTB is down -4.32% year-to-date (YTD) with +$19M in YTD flows. HYG performs better with -0.27% YTD performance, and -$1.91B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of ILTB and HYG 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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ILTB vs HYG performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/16/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | ILTB HYG | -0.91%-1.62% | -3.70%-2.13% | -4.32%-0.27% | -6.09%+1.15% | +14.93%+26.16% | -20.31%+17.21% |
| Flows | ILTB HYG | +$7M+$3.07B | +$9M+$1.70B | +$19M-$1.91B | +$69M-$1.51B | +$118M+$3.53B | +$387M-$28M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | ILTB HYG | +8.70%+3.43% | +7.72%+3.09% | +10.04%+3.74% | +12.00%+5.57% |
| Max drawdown | ILTB HYG | -6.58%-2.98% | -9.79%-2.98% | -10.63%-3.71% | -35.14%-15.34% |
| Max drawdown duration | ILTB HYG | 89d50d | 229d50d | 396d72d | 1776d798d |
Trading data
ILTB | HYG | |
Last sale 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM | $45.78 | $76.86 |
| Previous close 10/15/2026 | $45.85 | $77.13 |
| Consolidated volume 10/15/2026 | ||
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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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ILTB | HYG | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $45.78 | $76.86 |
| 1D performance | -0.15% | -0.35% |
| AuM | $592.92 M | $17.18 B |
| E/R | 0.06% | 0.49% |
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Exposure
Countries
ILTB
USA
84.48%
Other
15.52%
HYG
USA
87.01%
Other
12.99%
Sectors
ILTB
Sovereign
52.7%
Finance
8.63%
Other
38.67%
HYG
Finance
17.45%
Consumer Services
13.26%
Industrials
9.37%
Energy
8.74%
Non-Energy Materi.
7.89%
Business Services
7.42%
Other
35.88%
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Diversification
ILTB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
14.93%
HYG
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
6.2%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
ILTB
USA, Bonds 5% 15may2056, USD
1.15%
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15may2055, USD
1.09%
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15aug2055, USD
1.09%
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15feb2056, USD
1.07%
USA, Bonds 4.625% 15nov2055, USD
1.07%
BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury
1.02%
USA, Bonds 4.625% 15may2054, USD
1.01%
USA, Bonds 4.5% 15nov2054, USD
0.97%
USA, Bonds 4.25% 15aug2054, USD
0.97%
USA, Bonds 4.625% 15feb2055, USD
0.97%
USA, Bonds 4.375% 15aug2043, USD
0.94%
USA, Bonds 4.25% 15feb2054, USD
0.93%
USA, Bonds 4.125% 15aug2053, USD
0.92%
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15nov2043, USD
0.88%
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15nov2053, USD
0.85%
HYG
BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury
1.35%
1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD
0.53%
Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD
0.47%
EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD
0.45%
PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, USD
0.35%
Quikrete Holdings, 6.375% 1mar2032, USD
0.34%
Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD
0.33%
Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD
0.32%
Galaxy Helios Data Center II, 9.875% 1aug2031, USD
0.31%
Asurion LLC, 8% 31dec2032, USD
0.31%
Hub International, 7.25% 15jun2030, USD
0.30%
SV RNO Property Owner 1, 5.875% 1mar2031, USD
0.29%
RP Escrow Issuer, 7.125% 1jun2031, USD
0.29%
Nexstar Media, 6.5% 15sep2033, USD
0.28%
WULF Compute, 7.75% 15oct2030, USD
0.28%
Frequently asked questions about ILTB and HYG
How have the ILTB and HYG ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 16, 2026, ILTB is down -4.32% year-to-date (YTD), while HYG has lost -0.27%. That puts HYG better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: ILTB or HYG?
Year-to-date, the ILTB ETF saw +$19M in flows, compared to -$1.91B for HYG.
Which ETF is more volatile: ILTB or HYG?
Over the past year, ILTB had a volatility of 7.72%, while HYG experienced 3.09%.
Which ETF is bigger: ILTB or HYG?
As of October 16, 2026, ILTB holds $592.92 M in assets under management (AUM), while HYG manages $17.18 B.
What sectors do the ILTB and HYG ETFs invest in?
ILTB leans toward sectors like Sovereign and Finance. Meanwhile, HYG focuses on Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials.
What are the top holdings of the ILTB ETF and HYG ETF?
ILTB top holdings include USA, Bonds 5% 15may2056, USD, USA, Bonds 4.75% 15may2055, USD and USA, Bonds 4.75% 15aug2055, USD. HYG holds in its top three: BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury, 1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD and Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: ILTB or HYG?
ILTB holds 3859 securities with 14.93% of its assets in the top 15. HYG has 1316 securities and a top 15 weight of 6.2%.
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